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On this episode, we talk about the next installment in James Cameron's Avatar series with Avatar The Way of Water. We talk about the pros and cons between the first and second movie, the production behind Way of Water, the new characters, and much more!

You poor fools - imagine thinking that The Film Scorer was actually on hiatus? Far, far from the truth. Ending the fifteen second break I took after interviewing Daniel Lopatin is Simon Franglen! For those that don't know, Simon is fresh off of scoring Avatar: Fire and Ash, having already scored Avatar: The Way of Water and working with longtime collaborator James Horner on the first film. This is a much less tangential interview than normal, with essentially our whole focus revolving around Avatar: creating and expanding the palette, the scope and breadth of themes, his prior work with James Horner and carrying a core team through all three films, and, above all, making sure the boss (Jim Cameron) is happy. Simon's score for Avatar: Fire and Ash and the rest of his music is available on all major platforms. Avatar: Fire and Ash is currently in theaters, and if we're lucky there might be a few more Avatar films on the way some day. You can find out more about Simon on his website.

It took James Cameron 12 years to get another epic film to the big screen from 1997 to 2009, but when he did, it was literally the highest grossing movie of all time with Avatar! Now, we venture to Pandora in preparation for the new film Avatar: Fire and Ash. Did the 2009 original hold up all these years later? Come back next episode for the 2022 follow-up, Avatar: The Way of Water!

It's EXTRA casual here with this Holiday Bit of Sizzle episode. Blake, Tyler, and Nathaniel gather around for some off-topic banter. We'll be back soon with a review of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water'!Follow the podcast!Show:Website: https://backrowbanter.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: @BanterRowYouTube: Back Row BanterEmail: BackRowBanterPod@gmail.comInstagram: @BackRowBanterPodBlake:Letterboxd: BlakeHolderAdam:Letterboxd: @AyyshTwitter: @Ayysh24Twitch: twitch.tv/AyyshNathaniel:Letterboxd: @nsgingrichTwitter:  @nsgingrichInstagram: @nathanielg92Check out Nathaniel's podcast, The Sandpiper Tapes!http://www.buzzsprout.com/1386679Tyler:Letterboxd: @tylervidalesTwitter: @tylervidalesInstagram: @tylervidalesTwitch: twitch.tv/ElTrabajo87Intro/Outro music by washedgoods, soundcloud.com/washedgoods

Welcome to Play, Pause, Rewind! The world's greatest media podcast, maybe. This week, we take a look at the latest entry in James Cameron's long-running Avatar series, Avatar: Fire and Ash. This film picks up shortly after Avatar: The Way of Water left off and follows Jake Sully, Neytiri, and their children as they face off against Colonel Quaritch and a tribe of rogue Na' Vi called the Ash People. Avatar: The Way of Water Review: https://youtu.be/HsWE2OJpQug?si=rGOZfTW1iVc-oxeI Social Information: https://youtu.be/na85biWc1-s?si=blpIXR4veLhu0Ycv Podcast Info: https://linktr.ee/PlayPauseRewind Dylan's Info: https://linktr.ee/DDayMovies Niles' Info: https://www.instagram.com/nilesgotnostylez/Topics and Timecodes:Intro: 0:14Avatar Fire and Ash: 2:02Avatar Fire and Ash (spoilers): 17:12Other Stuff: 1:15:25Outros: 1:27:29

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In our third visit to Pandora hosts James and Miles explore Avatar: Fire and Ash. This time the Sully family wrestles with the loss of their oldest son while running from the reincarnate Colonel Quaritch who has teamed up with a rival Navi clan known as the fire people. It's refreshing to see a blockbuster movie that encourages people to have faith rather than depend on their own materialistic understanding to get through life. Our heroes must face their own internal struggles while even our antagonists are called to repent and turn to their god. Our AVATAR Episode: https://popcorntheology.com/2022/12/11/278-avatar/ Avatar: The Way of Water: https://popcorntheology.com/2023/01/07/280-avatar-the-way-of-water/ Cinemagogue's review of original AVATAR: https://cinemagogue.com/2010/02/12/avatar-attacks/ Be Claus Charity is a children's charity that partners with local artisans and makers to craft one-of-a-kind, personalized gifts for children in need. Visit beclauscharity.com to donate. Chapters: 0:24 - Welcome & Summary 3:01 - Our RATINGS: Fire & Ash 9:14 - Be Claus Charity / Subscribe & Support 11:22 - ADS 12:50 - SPOILERS! Popcorn Thoughts 28:16 - Noble Savage Myth DESTROYED 35:27 - Theology Thoughts 48:15 - Quaritch's Spiritual BLINDNESS 1:01:18 - Varang and DECONSTRUCTING 1:07:00 - Neytiri and RACISM 1:18:53 - Lightning Round 1:27:21 - Until Next Time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281 #avatar #fireandash #avatarflames #jamescameron #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology  Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

"We try to answer two questions before we say yes to a job or embark on a spec script: Why does the protagonist need this movie? And the other is: Why tell this story other than to make money? That was our attitude going into Jurassic World. That was our attitude going into Avatar," says screenwriter Rick Jaffa about how he and his writing partner Amanda Silver approach tackling a large film franchise.  On today's podcast, we sit down with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver to discuss their blockbuster new film Avatar: Fire and Ash, the follow up to 2022's Avatar: The Way of Water. Husband and wife, the accomplished duo have also written and produced some of the biggest and most lucrative movies in Hollywood history, including the Planet of the Apes trilogy and Jurassic World. They generously share their techniques for worldbuilding, including doing tons of research to help keep the world grounded in science and fact, and always starting with character. They also share their mind-bending pitch for Rise of the Planet of the Apes. "What we said was, we want to take an ape from Pinocchio to Moses," says Jaffa. Silver adds, "Pinocchio meaning,  I want to be a real boy – to Moses – and leading his people to the Promised Land. And that was basically the pitch."  They also describe creating the exciting new Avatar character Varang (Oona Chaplin), of the Ash People and how she magically came to life on the page. "At first, when you don't know this character at all, and it's just a piece on a playing board to move around for your plot, you're trying to figure things out. But soon they hopefully start speaking for themselves… And then once we started writing her, we got through the first scene with her, we looked at each other and said, 'My God, the world's going to fall in love with this character!'" says Silver.  To hear more, listen to the podcast.  

So here's a wild week: one host nearly dies from kidney stones while the other rediscovers that teaching online is actually better than in-person classes. Sam and Jeff start by hilariously "canceling" loyal listener Margaret O'Brien for the ultimate betrayal, mentioning a rival podcast in her Christmas card. (She's now officially "Maga Margaret Minaj.")The conversation takes a dark turn when one host recounts waking up at 3 AM in excruciating pain, rushing to the emergency room where a PA literally punched his kidneys for diagnosis. The uric acid stone, caused by genetic factors and too much red meat and alcohol, led to uncontrollable vomiting and significant weight loss. After an awkward encounter with a nurse named Jezebel over fluorescent orange urine, he's now waiting to see a urologist while still carrying the stone around inside him.Between medical trauma and Real Housewives drama, the hosts also discuss a Peruvian festival where people legally fight to settle grievances, their shrinking "mortal enemy list" since leaving UB, and why "girls' gays" support women's rights more than regular "gays." They watched Avatar: The Way of Water in uncomfortable IMAX seats, abandoned a terrible football thriller after an hour, and somehow ended up watching a Madea Christmas movie at midnight.

Find the 9 Points Rating system here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find our review of Avatar: The Way of Water here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-12-29T20_39_12-08_00 In this episode, hosts Maverick and Avalon delve into the third installment of the Avatar series, Fire and Ash. They discuss their initial impressions, character developments, and the overarching themes of grief, family, and environmentalism. The conversation highlights the film's strengths and weaknesses, particularly in storytelling and character arcs, while also addressing the portrayal of villains and the visual spectacle that James Cameron is known for. They discuss the significance of family loyalty, environmentalism, and the complexities of characters like Spider, who struggles with identity and consistency. The conversation highlights the film's exploration of faith and the overarching themes of human greed versus nature, while also critiquing character arcs and emotional engagement.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash' Review10:46 Opening Scene16:21 Jake Sully27:53 Miles Quaritch & Other Villains37:57 Tension & Stakes43:49 Themes & Messages48:30 Miles 'Spider' Socorro55:33 Neytiri59:26 Lo'ak1:04:28 Kiri1:09:18 Lasting Impact#avatar #fireandash #jakesully #milesquaritch #spider #neytiri #loak #kiri #tuk #film #filmreview #pandora #alostplot #avatarfireandash #fantasy

Find the 9 Points Rating system here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find our review of Avatar: The Way of Water here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-12-29T20_39_12-08_00 In this episode, hosts Maverick and Avalon delve into the third installment of the Avatar series, Fire and Ash. They discuss their initial impressions, character developments, and the overarching themes of grief, family, and environmentalism. The conversation highlights the film's strengths and weaknesses, particularly in storytelling and character arcs, while also addressing the portrayal of villains and the visual spectacle that James Cameron is known for. They discuss the significance of family loyalty, environmentalism, and the complexities of characters like Spider, who struggles with identity and consistency. The conversation highlights the film's exploration of faith and the overarching themes of human greed versus nature, while also critiquing character arcs and emotional engagement.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash' Review10:46 Opening Scene16:21 Jake Sully27:53 Miles Quaritch & Other Villains37:57 Tension & Stakes43:49 Themes & Messages48:30 Miles 'Spider' Socorro55:33 Neytiri59:26 Lo'ak1:04:28 Kiri1:09:18 Lasting Impact#avatar #fireandash #jakesully #milesquaritch #spider #neytiri #loak #kiri #tuk #film #filmreview #pandora #alostplot #avatarfireandash #fantasy

Christmas came early for Earth's Mightiest Critics, and we're here to share the love a roundtable preview review of Song Sung Blue!Craig Brewer's latest music-infused drama stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as a Milwaukee-based Neil Diamond tribute act called Lightning and Thunder. Based on a 2008 documentary of the same name, this narrative biopic centers on the married couple's rise and fall--and examines lives lived in a spotlight that is also, oddly, a shadow.Join us as we get in tune and establish a rhythm for discussing this Awards Season (ahem) diamond in the rough!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Song Sung Blue (2025) trailer.And catch up with our previous review of 2022's Avatar: The Way of Water.Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".

SummaryIn this episode of the Black Cinematic Universe podcast, the hosts discuss a variety of topics, including the latest Dave Chappelle show, the passing of film director Rob Reiner, and the recent fight involving Jake Paul. They also delve into the visual spectacle of Avatar, analyze the new Captain America trailer, and speculate on the future of Marvel films and character reintroductions. The crew then reviews the season finale of It: Welcome to Derry and the "penultimateeChapters(00:00)- Welcome to the Black Cinematic Universe Podcast(02:00)- Thoughts on Dave Chappelle's The Unstoppable (04:36 )- Tribute to Rob Reiner(07:20)- Jake Paul's Fight Recap(10:06)- Avatar: The Way of Water Discussion(13:37)- Captain America Trailer Insights(33:12)- Exploring Sci-Fi and Horror Themes(36:34)- Character Development and Relationships(59:23) IT: Welcome to Derry

Avatar: Fire and Ash is a 2025 American epic science fiction film directed by James Cameron, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver from a story the trio wrote with Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno. Distributed by 20th Century Studios and produced by Lightstorm Entertainment, it is the sequel to Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and the third installment in the Avatar franchise. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet reprise their roles from the previous films.Cameron, who had stated in mid-2006 that he would like to make sequels to Avatar (2009) if it was successful, announced the first two sequels in early 2010 following the success of the first film, with the then-untitled Avatar 3 aiming for a December 2015 release. However, the addition of two more sequels (four in total), and the development of new technology required to film performance capture scenes underwater, a feat never accomplished before, led to significant delays to allow the crew more time to work on the writing, pre-production, and visual effects. Avatar: Fire and Ash started shooting simultaneously with The Way of Water in New Zealand on September 25, 2017; filming completed in late December 2020, after over three years of shooting. With an estimated budget of over $400 million, it is one of the most expensive films ever made. The film is dedicated to editor John Refoua, who died in 2023, and producer Jon Landau, who died in 2024.Avatar: Fire and Ash had its world premiere at Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, on December 1, 2025, and was released theatrically in the United States on December 19, and has grossed $347.3 million. Critics praised the visuals, characters, performances, and action sequences, though many were divided on the plot, screenplay, and runtime.[b] Two additional sequels, Avatar 4 and Avatar 5, are in various stages of production and are scheduled to be released in 2029 and 2031, respectively.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

061 - Avatar: Fire and Ash, Dir. James Cameron James Cameron is a director who has made some of the biggest films of his time.  The Terminator, Aliens. Terminator 2, True Lies, The Abyss, and Titanic, to name some.  Avatar (2009) became one of the biggest box office successes in history with its sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) doing almost as well.  2025 brings us the newest installment, Fire and Ash- a rehashed story form the first two films and a smaller opening weekend.  is this Avatar fatigue?  Or simply the results of a movie that is not as good as expected? 0:00:00 - Introductions and Banter 0:07:45 - Box Office  0:11:00 - Trailer - Avengers: Doomsday (2026) 0:22:45 - Movie Recommendation- The Terminator, Dir. James Cameron (1984) 0:32:45 - The Avatar Phenomenon- Still just as big as 2009? 0:53:50 - Avatar: Fire and Ash, Dir. James Cameron Hosted, produced and mixed by Grayson Maxwell and Roger Stillion.  Also hosted by Christopher Boughan.   Visit the new Youtube channel, "Post Credits Podcast" to watch the video version.   Thank you for listening! Check us out on many podcast services: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean. Check is out on YouTube for the full video each week: https://www.youtube.com/@Postcreditspodcast1

Over the past 15 years, Cameron's "Avatar" series has built a vast and devoted audience in China. Three years after "Avatar: The Way of Water", Cameron is back with his longest-ever work. Audiences are once again stepping into Pandora, this time, to experience something new, something deeper. Why does the Avatar story continue to resonate across cultures and generations?

James Cameron has returned to take us on a third trip to Pandora. Avatar: Fire and Ash is now out in cinemas worldwide and I finally, FINALLY had the chance to see the film yesterday after a long week of packing and traveling. This has easily been one of my most anticipated films of the year and pretty easily so because back in September 2022, I fell in love with this franchise. Finally having the chance to see the first Avatar in cinemas during its theatrical release-release was a game-changing cinematic experience for me and completely changed my perspective on a film that I felt very lukewarm to before that point. And then in December, Avatar: The Way of Water became a smash box office hit and, as far as I'm concerned, surpassed the first film by almost every single measure of quality. So, is the magic and awe of Pandora still alive? Is Avatar: Fire and Ash the best film in the trilogy? Find out all the answers in this review!Avatar: Fire and Ash:Directed by: James CameronScreenplay by: James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda SilverStory by: James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Josh Friedman, Shane SalernoBased on charaacters created by: James CameronProduced by: Jon Landau, James CameronExeucutive Producers: Richard Baneham, Rae Sanchini, Peter M. Tobyansen, David ValdesMusic by: Simon FranglenDirector of Photgraphy: Russell CarpenterEdited by: David Brenner, James Cameron, Nicholas De Toth, Jason Glaudio, John Refoua, Stephen E. RivkinCasting by: Margery SimkinProduction Design by: Dylan Cole, Ben ProcterCostume Design by: Deborah L. ScottCast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, David Thewlis, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, Britain Dalton, Jamie Flatters, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, Brendan Cowell, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo, Duane Evans, Jr., Kate WinsletSynopsis: In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

Earth's Mightiest Critics re-ignite the age-old debate: Do people actually care about Avatar?Following the death of their eldest son, Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) find themselves caring for Spider (Jake Champion), the human son of evil-military-leader-turned-evil-Na'vi-warrior Myles Quaritch (Stephen Lang). Meanwhile, Quaritch discovers the volcano-dwelling Ash tribe, headed by Varang (Oona Chaplin), whose obsession with war and the dark arts gives a chilling edge to the invading military's deadly artillery.And there's a bunch of other semi-interesting stuff that's hastily abandoned for the hour-plus Act Three death-and-destruction montage...In this spoilerific roundtable review of the third film in James Cameron's bafflingly successful trilogy, Fire and Ash, the gang digs into why the (arguably) best and (arguably) final entry may be the strongest, and why that may not be enough to save it from a legacy of, "Hey, remember those big blue alien movies?"Also, the EMC talks about Cameron's bizarre Anti-AI public service announcement they saw ahead of the early-December press screening.Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) trailer.And catch up with our previous review of 2022's Avatar: The Way of Water.Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".

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On this week's Haven't Scene It, Tim & Tommy head back to Pandora for James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water! This is Tommy's first time watching the film.Why didn't we cover this back in 2022? Is this movie anything more than just a visual feast? How did this movie make 2 billion? And how brutal is that 2nd hour? All this and more on this week's Haven't Scene It!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @SceneItPodInstagram: @SceneItPodTiktok: @SceneItPodBluesky: ‪@podsceneit.bsky.socialYoutube: @HaventSceneIt- Old Glory (15% Off)

"THEN LET'S GET IT DONE." After Avatar broke the box office and changed blockbuster filmmaking forever, people wondered when James Cameron would make his next foray into the world of Pandora. What many would come to be familiar with was the exasperated wait for not one, not two, not three, but four sequels in an unprecedented and ambitious saga. After thirteen years of tech catching up with James's vision, the first chapter finally made its way into theaters three years ago. Though praised critically and successful commercially, how does it hold up with four people who aren't the most Eywa-pilled? Before you see Fire & Ash, come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey as they take a look at one of the most ambitious blockbusters of all time -- James Cameron's AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER!

pWotD Episode 3151: Avatar: Fire and Ash Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 173,847 views on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 our article of the day is Avatar: Fire and Ash.Avatar: Fire and Ash is a 2025 American epic science fiction film directed by James Cameron, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver from a story the trio wrote with Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno. Distributed by 20th Century Studios and produced by Lightstorm Entertainment, it is the sequel to Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and the third installment in the Avatar franchise. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, Matt Gerald, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Brendan Cowell, Jemaine Clement, Britain Dalton, Trinity Bliss, Jack Champion, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo and Duane Evans, Jr. reprise their roles from the previous films, while Oona Chaplin and David Thewlis join the cast.Cameron, who had stated in mid-2006 that he would like to make sequels to Avatar (2009) if it was successful, announced the first two sequels in early 2010 following the success of the first film, with the then-untitled Avatar 3 aiming for a December 2015 release. However, the addition of two more sequels (four in total), and the development of new technology required to film performance capture scenes underwater, a feat never accomplished before, led to significant delays to allow the crew more time to work on the writing, pre-production, and visual effects. Avatar: Fire and Ash started shooting simultaneously with The Way of Water in New Zealand on September 25, 2017; filming completed in late December 2020, after over three years of shooting. With an estimated budget of over $400 million, it is one of the most expensive films ever made.Avatar: Fire and Ash had its world premiere at Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, on December 1, 2025, and was first released in Germany and Phillipines on December 17, 2025, and in the United States on December 19. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised the visuals, characters, performances, and action but criticized the runtime and simplicity of the plot. Two additional sequels, Avatar 4 and Avatar 5, are in various stages of production and are scheduled to be released in 2029 and 2031, respectively.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:12 UTC on Thursday, 18 December 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Avatar: Fire and Ash on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Geraint.

This Day in Legal History: Project Blue Book EndsOn this day in legal history, December 17, 1969, the U.S. Air Force officially terminated Project Blue Book, its two-decade-long investigation into unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Launched in 1952 during a peak in UFO sightings and Cold War anxiety, Project Blue Book reviewed over 12,000 reports of aerial phenomena. The Air Force concluded that most sightings could be explained by natural phenomena, aircraft, or hoaxes, and found no evidence of extraterrestrial activity or threats to national security. With its closure, the government effectively stepped back from public-facing UFO investigations, although some believe military interest continued behind closed doors.Legally, the end of Project Blue Book catalyzed decades of litigation and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, as citizens, journalists, and researchers sought access to government-held UFO data. The skeptical legal view has often emphasized that classified information typically relates to military technology or surveillance programs, not alien spacecraft. Despite popular culture's fixation on extraterrestrials, courts have routinely deferred to executive branch claims of national security in resisting full transparency.While the project's conclusion did not trigger direct legislation, it helped shape a legal culture around government secrecy, classification standards, and the public's right to know. It also fueled persistent legal tension between conspiratorial narratives and evidentiary standards. As UFOs—now reframed as “unidentified anomalous phenomena” (UAPs)—have resurfaced in congressional hearings in recent years, Blue Book remains a touchstone for the limits of disclosure and the enduring gap between public curiosity and provable claims.Skepticism remains warranted: decades later, no clear evidence has emerged to support the claim of extraterrestrial contact—despite tens of thousands of pages released and re-litigated under FOIA.U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy in Boston expressed openness to again striking down a Trump policy that allows for the rapid deportation of migrants to third countries without meaningful notice or an opportunity to raise fears of persecution or torture. The case challenges Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies that permit deportation to countries other than a migrant's country of origin, often with as little as six hours' notice. Judge Murphy had previously issued an injunction in April to halt such deportations, arguing they violated due process, but the Supreme Court paused that order in June via its “shadow docket” without providing detailed reasoning.Despite acknowledging the likely involvement of the Supreme Court again, Murphy indicated that he may still rule on the merits of the case, though any decision would likely be temporarily stayed. The lawsuit, a class action, targets a DHS memo from March and guidance from July that permits deportations based on “credible” diplomatic assurances. Plaintiffs argue these policies fall short of constitutional protections, while the Justice Department insists migrants already have opportunities to raise objections during proceedings. The judge criticized the lack of clarity from the Supreme Court's earlier intervention and emphasized the importance of due process in removal proceedings.US judge open to again striking down Trump policy on third-country deportations | ReutersA Trump-appointed federal appeals court judge has argued that constitutional rights do not extend to immigrants who entered the United States unlawfully, a position he laid out in a partial dissent in a Second Amendment case. Sixth Circuit Judge Amul Thapar agreed with upholding a federal ban on firearm possession by undocumented immigrants but rejected the majority's reasoning. Instead, he argued the case should have been resolved by declaring that only U.S. citizens are included in “the people” protected by the Constitution. Thapar relied heavily on the Constitution's preamble and an originalist reading of history, asserting that the Founders never intended constitutional protections to apply to non-citizens, especially those unlawfully present.The majority opinion rejected that framing, pointing to Supreme Court precedent recognizing that non-citizens who develop substantial connections to the country may invoke constitutional rights. Thapar went further, suggesting that even the First and Fourth Amendments were not originally meant to protect non-citizens. The case arose from a challenge by a Guatemalan national convicted of unlawfully possessing firearms, but Thapar's reasoning reached far beyond gun regulation. His dissent echoes arguments long advanced by the Trump administration and aligns with his status as a former Trump Supreme Court shortlist candidate.From my perspective, this is a racist, xenophobic, and profoundly ahistorical take that threatens to usher in a shameful new era of American jurisprudence. It reflects either a fundamental misunderstanding of constitutional law or a wanton, careerist obsequiousness to Trumpism, delivered with the unmistakable tone of someone auditioning for a Supreme Court seat while extolling the flavor of boot. Judge Thapar is an embarrassment to the bench.Judge Thapar's theory represents a fundamental shift away from the traditional understanding of constitutional rights as inherent and inalienable—that is, rights present in every individual that the government is bound to respect, not rights it doles out at its discretion. By asserting that non-citizens, especially those here unlawfully, are not part of “the people” and therefore not entitled to constitutional protections, Thapar effectively treats these rights as government-bestowed privileges rather than limits on state power–that should frighten citizens, as well.But if rights are inherent, as our legal tradition holds, and yet non-citizens don't possess them, the implication is clear: they are being denied not because of legal status, but because of a presumed inferiority. That's not a theory of constitutional law—it's a supremacist framework gussied up in originalist language.Trump-appointed judge argues US Constitution's rights do not extend to non-citizens | Reuters3-D animator Eric Ryder filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in California federal court against Disney and director James Cameron, alleging that the 2022 film Avatar: The Way of Water copied substantial elements from his science fiction story KRZ. Ryder claims he collaborated with Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment in the late 1990s on developing a film based on KRZ, and that key features of Avatar 2—including anthropomorphic beings, a vast oceanic world, and an exploitative Earth corporation mining a moon called Europa—mirror those from his work.Ryder previously sued over the first Avatar film in 2011, but that case was dismissed when a California state court ruled Cameron had created Avatar before Ryder submitted his material. Ryder insists this new case is not an attempt to relitigate the past, but rather to address new alleged acts of copying specific to The Way of Water, such as the central plot point involving an animal-based substance that extends human life, which he says did not appear in the original Avatar.Ryder is seeking at least $500 million in damages and a court order to block the release of the upcoming Avatar 3: Fire and Ash. His lawyer described the alleged copying as “blatant and egregious.” Disney and Lightstorm have not yet commented publicly on the lawsuit.Disney, James Cameron sued for copyright infringement over ‘Avatar' | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Avatar 3: Fire and Ash Movie Review (Non-Spoiler) - the next chapter in James Cameron's Epic Sci-Fi Fantasy saga is finally here as Greg & John return to discuss how Avatar 3 film expands Pandora both thematically and visually. Following Avatar (2009) and Avatar: The Way of Water, this installment pushes the franchise into darker, more volatile territory, introducing new regions of Pandora and escalating the long-running conflict between the Na'vi and humanity. Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: ⁠https://www.acorns.com/rejects⁠ AVATAR (2009) Reaction Commentary: ⁠   • AVATAR (2009) IS AN EYE-POPPING SCI-FI EPI...  ⁠ AVATAR: The Way of Water (2022) Reaction Commentary: ⁠   • AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (2022) IS BREATHT...  ⁠ Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! ⁠https://shorturl.at/hekk2⁠ Sam Worthington (Terminator: Salvation, Hacksaw Ridge) returns as Jake Sully, now a seasoned leader, protector, & father along with Zoe Saldaña (Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Trek) reprises Neytiri, bringing fierce emotional weight and warrior intensity, & Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Ghostbusters) once again stands out as Kiri, whose mysterious connection to Eywa and Pandora deepens the mythology of the series in fascinating ways. Stephen Lang (Don't Breathe, Tombstone) also returns as Colonel Miles Quaritch, whose ongoing transformation continues to challenge the moral boundaries of the saga as he forms an unlikely alliance with Oona Chaplin's (Game of Thrones, Taboo) Varang, leader of the fierce and morally ambiguous Na'vi clan known as the Ash People. Varang's role signals a bold shift in the Avatar mythos, emphasizing internal conflict among the Na'vi themselves — not just resistance against human invaders. The Sully family story also expands further through Britain Dalton (Avatar: The Way of Water) as Lo'ak, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss (Avatar: The Way of Water) as Tuk, and Jack Champion (Scream VI) as Spider, whose divided identity remains one of the franchise's most emotionally complex threads. We also see appearances from Kate Winslet (Titanic) as Ronal, Cliff Curtis (Training Day, The Meg) as Tonowari, & MORE! Our discussion explores Fire and Ash's core themes — legacy, colonization, moral absolutism, and environmental destruction — while examining James Cameron's continued push for groundbreaking visual effects, immersive 3D spectacle, and large-scale action. Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! ⁠https://www.rejectnationshop.com/⁠ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠  Tik-Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/reelrejects⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit⁠ https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo⁠ and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en⁠ Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.⁠ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO:⁠ https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thegregalba⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avatar 3: Fire and Ash Movie Review (Non-Spoiler) - the next chapter in James Cameron's Epic Sci-Fi Fantasy saga is finally here as Greg & John return to discuss how Avatar 3 film expands Pandora both thematically and visually. Following Avatar (2009) and Avatar: The Way of Water, this installment pushes the franchise into darker, more volatile territory, introducing new regions of Pandora and escalating the long-running conflict between the Na'vi and humanity. Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects AVATAR (2009) Reaction Commentary:    • AVATAR (2009) IS AN EYE-POPPING SCI-FI EPI...   AVATAR: The Way of Water (2022) Reaction Commentary:    • AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (2022) IS BREATHT...   Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Sam Worthington (Terminator: Salvation, Hacksaw Ridge) returns as Jake Sully, now a seasoned leader, protector, & father along with Zoe Saldaña (Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Trek) reprises Neytiri, bringing fierce emotional weight and warrior intensity, & Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Ghostbusters) once again stands out as Kiri, whose mysterious connection to Eywa and Pandora deepens the mythology of the series in fascinating ways. Stephen Lang (Don't Breathe, Tombstone) also returns as Colonel Miles Quaritch, whose ongoing transformation continues to challenge the moral boundaries of the saga as he forms an unlikely alliance with Oona Chaplin's (Game of Thrones, Taboo) Varang, leader of the fierce and morally ambiguous Na'vi clan known as the Ash People. Varang's role signals a bold shift in the Avatar mythos, emphasizing internal conflict among the Na'vi themselves — not just resistance against human invaders. The Sully family story also expands further through Britain Dalton (Avatar: The Way of Water) as Lo'ak, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss (Avatar: The Way of Water) as Tuk, and Jack Champion (Scream VI) as Spider, whose divided identity remains one of the franchise's most emotionally complex threads. We also see appearances from Kate Winslet (Titanic) as Ronal, Cliff Curtis (Training Day, The Meg) as Tonowari, & MORE! Our discussion explores Fire and Ash's core themes — legacy, colonization, moral absolutism, and environmental destruction — while examining James Cameron's continued push for groundbreaking visual effects, immersive 3D spectacle, and large-scale action. Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang returns to the USS Wetfloater in preparation for their deployment to Pandora this week for the new Avatar Fire and Ash. No better time to finally cover the aquatic adventure that is Avatar The Way of Water. James Cameron continues the journey for Jake Sully and Neytiri as they embrace parenthood and deal with the return of a familiar foe. Released in 2023 the film stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Jamie Flatters, Britain Dalton, Bailey Bass, Jack Champion, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, and Filip Geljo.

In preparation for the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, the Nerds take deep dive (pun intended) into the 2022 sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water!

Trending viral number one podcast Marvelous! Or the Death of Cinema trending viral number one movie Avatar: The Way of Water.  I see you. Yes, you. Eywa knows what you've done and she's ashamed of you. On christmas no less. Do the Na'vi celebrate christmas? Or is it more of a Life Day situation. Your sins aside, we're back on Pandora with our buddy wandering filmic troubadour John Delillo talking the Way of Water. We all loved it even more than we love the idea of having 9 foot tall blue wives (or husbands). Everyone loves a water level, and James Cameron delivers on a real humdinger of one; It's a glazefest folks.  An extra special thanks to our $10 Executive Producers: JetChiclete, Isaac, squishward, Walt Lewellyn of The Black Casebook, Tropical Doves, Lohik, bernventers, and Owen2.  If you can, please lend some support to these organizations: Gaza Funds PCRF (Palestinian Children's Relief Fund) MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians) National Networks of Abortion Funds If you enjoy the show please consider: Subscribing to our Patreon, where you can enjoy exclusive subscriber only episodes. Joining our Discord. Checking out our Credits page where you can view a complete list of Patrons. Leaving a rating and review on your podcast provider of choice.  Production by Miguel Tahni. Art by Zoe Woolley and Jo Hermeer. Follow @MarvelousDeath for updates.    Nicole made me pick the title 

Today on the podcast we will be concluding our James Cameron Directors Series with 'Avatar: The Way of Water' (2022). Joining me on this Directors Series journey once again are my cohosts Martin Padilla and Tony Mikel. You can find their social channels below: Martin Padilla: https://twitter.com/alejandroxpadi https://letterboxd.com/alejandroxpadi/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alejandroxpadilla Tony Mikel: https://x.com/tonymikel94 https://letterboxd.com/clappernoise69/ ------------------------------ Intro/outro music created by Patrick Baxter! You can find his social channels below as well: https://spamcaller.bandcamp.com/

Join Logan Janis as he chats with Mark Bluestein from Alamo Drafthouse Cinema St. Louis about the movie releases this December 2025. From holiday classics to new blockbusters, get the inside scoop on what to watch this festive season. Plus a special preview of movies to see in 2026. Support and subscribe to this independent podcast at www.mostlysuperheroes.com/support.    Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and December Movie Hits 00:00:39 - Welcoming Mark Bluestein from Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 00:01:42 - How to Check Alamo Drafthouse Titles (website and app) 00:02:03 - Current Release: Five Nights at Freddy's Discussion 00:03:10 - Rep Title: Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (4.5 hours long) 00:04:52 - Upcoming Holiday Titles Preview (The Grinch, Christmas Story, etc.) 00:05:24 - Holiday Title: Batman Returns (Alternative Christmas Movie) 00:07:49 - Batman Returns Screening Date (December 22nd) 00:08:08 - Holiday Title: A Christmas Story and its Sequel 00:10:17 - New Release: Avatar: Fire and Ash (The Big Year-Ender) 00:11:33 - Thoughts on Avatar: The Way of Water and 3D 00:12:37 - New Release: Anaconda 2025 (Paul Rudd/Jack Black Comedy Reboot) 00:14:02 - New Release: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants 00:16:20 - Ad Read: The Gramophone in the Grove 00:17:35 - Ad Read: Steve's Hot Dogs 00:18:28 - Ad Read: 4 Hands Brewing Company 00:20:01 - Ad Read: More to Say with Randi Naughton Podcast 00:20:47 - Ad Read: Team Jakey (Nonprofit for Suicide Prevention) 00:22:08 - Alamo Theme Event: Season's Bleeding (Holiday Horror Marathon) 00:25:18 - New Release: The Housemaid (Sydney Sweeney/Amanda Seyfried Thriller) 00:29:03 - Rep Titles: The Apartment and Night of the Hunter 00:29:41 - Holiday Films and Movie Parties (It's a Wonderful Life, Christmas Vacation, Elf) 00:30:27 - Holiday Title: Love Actually 00:31:32 - Special Screening: Stranger Things Season 5 Finale (Contest) 00:34:47 - 2026 Superhero Movies Preview 00:35:53 - January 2026 Programing Teases (Sam Raimi Series, David Lynch Retrospective) 00:37:43 - 2026 Programing Teases (Twilight Series Movie Parties, Terror Tuesdays, Real Late) 00:39:03 - Closing Remarks, All In Season Pass 00:40:06 - Outro Support and subscribe to this independent podcast at www.mostlysuperheroes.com/support ©2025 Carrogan Studios

This week we return to Pandora just before the new film hits thearers.  We look back on Avatar: The Way Of Water, the second installment in director James Cameron's sci-fi epic as the forces of Earth return to hunt Jake Sully and his family down while collecting valuable resources for the humans.,  Sully must go to great lengths to protect his family at all costs.   We also each discuss our Top 5 James Cameron films, discuss the latest news, and talk some things we watched or played lately!  Next Week: Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Visit us for all episodes & more at the www.therebelradiopodcast.com Please leave us a 5-Star review on iTunes! You can also find us on Spotify iHeartRadio Follow us on Facebook

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This is an extended preview of our We ❤️ Movies episode on Avatar: The Way of Water! To access the full show, click through here and sign up for our Patreon! Instantly unlock this show, along with countless hours of exclusive content you can't get anywhere else! “They are like R2-D2, they're sticking it anywhere that's open!” - Steve, on all the Na'vi tail play On this month's patrons-only We ❤️ Movies episode, we're heading back to beautiful Pandora to check in on Jake Sully and his ever-growing brood in Avatar: The Way of Water! How absolutely gorgeous is this movie? Can we can it with the “Family Language Track” offerings, Disney? How hilarious is it when Quaritch finds his old skeleton? Has anyone ever done it better than Sigourney? And can someone please give that Spider a haircut—looking like Jack Black in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer is… not fantastic. PLUS: Look out for the cool Na'vi in part four—The Mud Goblins! Avatar: The Way of Water stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Brendan Cowell, Jemaine Clement, Jamie Flatters, Britain Dalton, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Jack Champion as Spider; directed by James Cameron. Don't sleep on snagging your tickets to our 15th Anniversary show this Saturday, December 6, where we're talking all things Arnold in Total Recall! It's gonna be a gas and we wanna see you there! Click through for tickets now! Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

Sean, Amanda, and Chris visit Pandora and join the Na'vi to watch James Cameron's ‘Avatar: The Way of Water' in anticipation of his upcoming sequel, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.' Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chris Ryan Producer: Jack Sanders Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Support the IPS https://www.paypal.me/InfinitePlaneSociety ### The Lone Furry Shooter Narrative and Social Media Control* The "lone furry shooter" is presented as the new iteration of the "lone wolf" trope.* High-profile political assassins, specifically Tyler Robinson and the Trump shooter, are being tied to the furry community.* This narrative constructs a manufactured villain for the political right by linking furries to "sex deviants and mental illness caused by leftist ideology".* The objective of this constructed villain is to secure **bipartisan agreement on social media ID** and increased regulation of online speech, citing radicalization on platforms like Discord and Reddit.* The Internet is being framed as a new "commons" threatened by "mind viruses".### Candace Owens and Conspiracy Theory Redirection* Candace Owens is described as a **"highly placed provocateur"** and the "Pied Piper of Trutherville".* Her ideological position is similar to Nick Fuentes, but she distinguishes herself by engaging in conspiracy theories (Red Pill).* Owens acts as a bridge from the "Red Pill" audience to the **"J-Pill" narrative**, which directs conspiracy theorists to the premise that Israel or Mossad controls global events.* Her relentless pursuit of "who killed Kirk" (a false flag conspiracy variant) reinforces the premise that the event was real and keeps the audience "hooked on the program's approved narratives".* She is connected to other major psyops, notably through her association with Jason Aldean, who was involved in the Harvest Festival PSYOP (Las Vegas) and the controversial "Try That in a Small Town" video.### Critique of Alternative Media and the "Off-World Stage" Perspective* The speaker criticizes figures who use Gematria and esoteric calculations to count days between events, noting they apply the **Texas sharpshooter fallacy**.* These "day counters" are suspected of being tasked with adding "noise" to media analysis, drowning out the actual signal of planned events.* The primary goal of these noise tactics is to **"eliminate man as a probable cause"** for engineered events, suggesting simulation theory, higher powers, or mystical elements instead.* The **"off-world stage perspective"** holds that politics is part of "bread and circuses" and that observers should focus their efforts away from the scripted political sphere.* The **litmus test** for adopting this perspective is recognizing that **"Nobody dies in psyops"**. Events where fatalities are reported are considered simulated magic shows.### Predictive Programming and the Meta Script* The "meta script" is the pre-written script containing fake future events that are grafted onto the historic timeline.* Evidence suggests the script for events like the Charlie Kirk shooting was planned decades ago.* Trump-esque characters in numerous movies (e.g., *Back to the Future*'s Biff Tannen, *Machete*'s Senator McLaughlin) consistently contain common denominators, specifically 9/11 references and assassination attempts, illustrating long-term predictive programming.* Filmmakers like James Cameron are identified as being connected to predictive programming, exemplified by *Avatar: The Way of Water* coinciding with global flooding narratives and the Cop City riots. ### On the Lone Furry Shooter Narrative and Media Intent* "what's the lone wolf thing? And then I see these lone wolf shooters making beasts of men. **Why are two of the high-profile political assassins tied to the furry fetish?**"* "what I'm thinking is this new version of the mass shooter **is a constructed villain for the right**".* "The agenda is to get a **bipartisan agreement on social media ID and increased regulation of speech online**".* "the leftist Antifa, that's the other part of it, **leftist Antifa satanic transfer shooter is a manufactured villain**". ### On Noise and Methodical Analysis* "They apply so many different calculators in their numerology that it's **very easy to manufacture connections**".* "what we have here is truly an example of the **texas sharpshooter fallacy**".* "The less evidence they show, the more evidence there is for a cover-up. **You see how that works?**".* "I use this term [meta script] to describe the **script that contains the fake future events that will be grafted onto the historic timeline** as we live it".

Send us a textA gaming detour. A bold new audiobook format. And then a plunge into the oceanic heart of Avatar: The Way of Water that even a skeptical co-host didn't expect to love. We start with Oblivion's sprawling quest design and the surprising charm of getting lost without markers, then pivot to Audible's full-cast Harry Potter experiment—layered narration, ambient sound, and voices that feel like theater without sacrificing storytelling. That production craft becomes our springboard to Pandora, where performance capture turns pixels into people and water into memory.Once we hit the reefs, we get personal. We talk about what makes this sequel feel richer: a family on the run, new biomes that force growth, and a community whose bodies and culture have evolved for the sea. Quaritch's return as a recombinant lands like wicked irony—becoming what he hates to destroy it—and Kiri's mystery hums in the background, a soulful knot tied by Sigourney Weaver's uncanny performance. We dig into Spider's controversial choices, Neytiri's razor-edged grief, and the moral weight of the tulkun: a people with philosophy and song, set against human whaling that extracts Amrita with chilling efficiency. The effect isn't just visual spectacle; it's worldbuilding with ethics, family, and cost.We don't shy away from the hard hits. Neteyam's death, the suffocating tension aboard a sinking ship, and that scream of loss—all of it reminds us why this story lingers after the credits. We also peek at canon comics like The High Ground, how they frame the one-year gap, and why the film's more grounded path was the right call. Whether you're here for the tech, the tulkun, or the tangled loyalties, this conversation surfaces the reasons The Way of Water converts skeptics and rewards rewatchers.If this ride stirred something, follow the show, share with a friend who loves Pandora, and drop a five-star review so others can find us. Then tell us: did Spider make the right call?Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@projectgeekologyGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbAAlien (1979) Explained | Timeline, Canon, and Lore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9nmyTTlMvoSupport the show

Here's what's premiering at the Box Office and on streaming this weekend! Is Dwayne Johnson dropping “the rock” in search of more serious roles? ‘Avatar: The Way of Water' is back in theaters, in case you missed it the first time. Netflix's ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story' might be the ultimate serial killer tale. SNL is BACK. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are on the rocks, and Matty thinks Ellen's retirement is to blame. Taylor Swift's new album has the disstrack of all disstracks. AI generated applications are flooding the job market. Are job application fees the solution? Halloween isn't just for kids - thank god!

Grab your Pringles or do your 50 morning hops - it's Sarah and Vinnie! You don't need to be a poet to hear that Taylor Swift wrote a song about Travis Kelce's wood. Athletes are making more money than ever - can you guess the highest paid players in each sport. Overtime brought the 49ers a win and Vinnie a sleepless night. Nerd Alert: A comet and a rogue planet. Sarah demands an interview with “the man.” Learning a new instrument can help your pain tolerance, doctors have a new glue that can mend broke bones, and dark matter might not really exist! Plus: A surprise guest joins the show! Here's what's premiering at the Box Office and on streaming this weekend! Is Dwayne Johnson dropping “the rock” in search of more serious roles? ‘Avatar: The Way of Water' is back in theaters, in case you missed it the first time. Netflix's ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story' might be the ultimate serial killer tale. SNL is BACK. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are on the rocks, and Matty thinks Ellen's retirement is to blame. Taylor Swift's new album has the disstrack of all disstracks. AI generated applications are flooding the job market. Are job application fees the solution? Halloween isn't just for kids - thank god! Elon Musk is on track to be the first Trillionaire by 2033. Is Taylor Swift defending Blake Lively? The gang is taking a minute to dive into a few more of Taylor's new tracks. Alcohol consumption has declined in 49 states over the past decade. The Guinness Book of World Records is in the Guinness Book of World Records! You might still be getting smarter, or at least wiser. Plus, a story from Ireland proves coincidences are real. Are Taylor Swift's exit sign Easter eggs signaling that she won't be touring The Life of a Showgirl? Wendy's may or may not be giving away free fries in honor of Taylor Swift's album release. Record Store Day is on Black Friday this year! Vinnie tells us about Zip Code dating. Then, it's time for the real Swifties to please stand up.

Matty is trying to set boundaries, but Sarah and Vinnie aren't having it. Bad Bunny gets the gig, and everyone is speculating about the change of plans. Sarah and Vinnie are wishing they picked a performer more up their alley. Tony Hawk is so rad. Portland is known for its coffee and its… clubs. Happy National Coffee Day! We are too damn tired to deal with this stuff; No. The eggs that were laid will not hatch. In Box Office news: People went to see Leo! Disney is not folding to their affiliates - nice. Matt Damon's brother is revealed! Avatar: The Way of Water is coming back to theaters in anticipation of the 3rd film coming out this December. Rick Moranis is returning for Spaceballs 2. The 49ers lost, but there's always next week. Although the season for the Giants is over, baseball playoffs start tomorrow. Don't discard food in Japan - the staff ate this food later. Is there a way to cut down how much food we are throwing away? Celeb sightings, speeches, Taylor Swift: Here's everything we know about the celebrity wedding of the fall! Francia Raisa, Selena's kidney donor, was notably NOT at the wedding. A numerologist claims Taylor and Travis aren't meant to be. Golf is getting loud - The Rhyder Cup crowd shows how the sport is evolving. The gaming giant, EA, is going private. Is Sarah a terrible person? Are you craving pancakes? Is love more important than money? Lavae is in town this week! The D4vd case is still wide open - he has not been arrested. A country artist just broke the record for the biggest ticketed concert appearance - can you guess who? We're sending Lola Young good vibes after she passed out on stage. Jackie O's marriage theory. A bizarre news story from Vinnie. Dream jobs that aren't all they're cracked up to be. Plus: When did that happen?