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Will You Survive... The Podcast
Will You Survive "Avatar": Exploring Connection, Nature, and Human Greed

Will You Survive... The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 58:19 Transcription Available


Send us a textGather around, survivors, as we journey to the luminescent world of Pandora in James Cameron's groundbreaking sci-fi epic, Avatar. Our hosts dive into a passionate debate about whether this visually stunning film deserves its status as the highest-grossing movie ever or if it's simply "Pocahontas in space" with a fresh coat of CGI paint.The conversation takes fascinating turns as we explore how Jake Sully's Earth-learned survival instincts become dangerously "bass-ackwards" on an alien world. We're captivated by the scene where Neytiri shows Jake that extinguishing his fire actually reveals Pandora's natural bioluminescence—a perfect metaphor for the film's themes of letting go of old ways to truly see a new world. This clever reversal of traditional survival knowledge demonstrates why Avatar's worldbuilding remains unmatched even years after its release.Beyond the stunning visuals, we unpack the Na'vi's deep connection with their environment through neural links and hunting rituals, drawing parallels to indigenous Earth cultures and their respectful relationship with nature. The debate heats up around whether the film's familiar "colonizer versus native" narrative detracts from its achievements or makes it more accessible to global audiences. Meanwhile, technical discussions about CGI innovations, the uncanny valley, and how Avatar revolutionized motion capture demonstrate why this film changed cinema forever.Whether you're Team "Groundbreaking Masterpiece" or Team "Derivative Storytelling," our lively discussion offers fresh perspectives on this cultural phenomenon that continues to expand with ambitious sequels. Join us next time as we switch gears completely to explore The Conjuring 3—from Pandora's mystical connection to nature to supernatural horror here on Earth.

Baleine sous Gravillon (BSG)
Tout un Art ! La Baleine 8/12 : Payakan, le "chevaucheur de baleine" maori qui inspire Avatar 2

Baleine sous Gravillon (BSG)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 12:09


Tout un Art ! est une série inédite à l'occasion de la Journée mondiale de la Baleine, le 19 février.Si vous faites partie des 13,4 millions de spectateurs français à avoir vu Avatar 2 : La voie de l'eau, le film de James Cameron sorti en 2022, vous vous souvenez des tulkuns, ces animaux gigantesques et si intelligents  qui ressemblent à des baleines. Un jour, l'un d'eux, Payakan, sauve Lo'ak, le fils aîné du héros Jake Sully. Un lien très fort s'établit entre eux et ils peuvent communiquer par la pensée.Cette relation privilégiée a été inspirée par un mythe maori  ? Les Maoris vivent en Nouvelle-Zélande. Leur ancêtre, Paikea (un nom qui ressemble à Payakan…) serait venu de l'île d'Hawaiki, peut-être Tahiti. Il fait naufrage en mer… Mais il est sauvé par des baleines qui le conduisent vers le sud sur l'île d'Aotearoa, qui signifie “le paysage du long nuage blanc”. C'est le nom Maori de la Nouvelle-Zélande (à l'origine la Seeland est une province néerlandaise).On surnomme alors Paikan “le chevaucheur de baleines”. Il plante des lances dans le sol, symboles d'harmonie, d'unité et d'entraide entre les hommes et les créatures de la mer. Depuis, à chaque génération, un descendant mâle du chef prend le titre de chevaucheur de baleines et devient le gardien spirituel de la communauté.À travers cette fable moderne, James Cameron dénonce à son tour la chasse à la baleine. Les pêcheurs poursuivent les tulkuns pour obtenir, l'amrita,  le précieux liquide qu'ils sécrètent dans leur cerveau et qui servirait à créer des médicament destiné à ralentir le vieillissement humain. L'amrit, chez les Hindous, est l'équivalent de l'ambroisie. Dans la mythologie gréco-romaine : c'est la boisson qui confère la vie éternelle aux dieux.Autant que d'effets spéciaux, ce film est donc bourré de références culturelles. Une dernière pour la route ! Le tulkun Payakan qui arrache un bras au pêcheur Mike Scoresby, ça ne vous rappelle rien ? Moby Dick et le capitaine Achab, bien sûr ! ______La série "Tout un Art !" 12x10') raconte le Vivant dans la (pop) culture, l'Art et l'Histoire, au-delà des aspects biologiques et comportementaux. Et aussi de connecter deux mondes qui se nourrissent l'un l'autre. Oscar Wilde ne disait-il pas que "la nature imite l'art" ?Il est temps que chacun.e se cultive, soigne et réenchante son lien avec nos colocataires non-humains et ressente le besoin de faire ce qu'il peut, ce qu'il doit._______Sylvia Roustant est professeure, agrégée de lettres et créatrice du site Le secret derrière le tableau.Marc Mortelmans est créateur de podcasts, conférencier et auteur d'En finir avec les idées fausses sur le monde Vivant (Éditions de l'atelier 2024) et de Nomen, l'origine des noms des espèces (Ulmer 2024).contact@baleinesousgravillon.com.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast
John Hodgman, Connor Ratliff, Griffin Newman, Patty Guggenheim

Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 73:23


This week, John Hodgman joins Scott to discuss being the "Radar" O'Reilly of the PC world, boldly asking for drugs, and owning a boat. Then, James Cameron and Jake Sully visit to promote "Avatar: Fire and Ash" as well as wet movies in general, and entrepreneur Kitty Sea-Joy Sage drops by to share some products.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/cbb

4-minute Devotions - the Podcast
The God who sees me

4-minute Devotions - the Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 4:36


In the book of Genesis, a pregnant slave called Hagar was running away from her slave-owner Sarai who had been cruel towards her. The Lord sent an angel. Then the angel of the LORD told her, “Go back to your mistress and submit to her.” The angel added, “I will increase your descendants so much that they will be too numerous to count.” The angel of the LORD also said to her: “You are now pregnant and you will give birth to a son. You shall name him Ishmael, for the LORD has heard of your misery. He will be a wild donkey of a man; his hand will be against everyone and everyone's hand against him, and he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.” She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16: 9−13A well was dug at that place called “Beer Lahai Roi” meaning “well of the Living One who sees me”. There is a beautiful moment in the Hollywood movie Avatar. Neytiri, the Na'vi warrior and princess of Pandora recognises the call and destiny of the movie's hero, Jake Sully, the one she has been falling in love with. She says to him, “I see you!” meaning “I understand you; I see into your heart”. “I know who you are.”Hagar must have felt very alone when she was running away from Sarai. Perhaps she even thought God had abandoned her. After all, Sarai and her husband Abram were recipients of the promises of God. God had spoken to them, and they were prosperous by His hand. Hagar had effectively run away from the people of God's favour. Why would God care about her?But God hadn't forgotten her. He had seen her in the desert. He had seen her in her sadness, and after the angel spoke to her with instructions and promises, she could encourage herself with a new truth in her experience: ‘God sees me, too'; “I have now seen the One who sees me.”Perhaps we can draw comfort from these words too. Maybe nobody was watching when that guy treated you unkindly, or when you were passed over again for that promotion. Perhaps no other soul was aware of how alone you felt the other day, and no-one can possibly understand the ordeal you have just been through. But He sees you. And understands you and knows you. And He loves you. The One who, at times, may appear to only bless others, sees you too. Maybe like Hagar, we too can pray, “You are the God who sees me.”

Sizzling Samachar of the Day
Magic meets mystery: Harry Potter and detective Conan tease epic crossover

Sizzling Samachar of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 4:34


The internet is abuzz with an unexpected crossover between Harry Potter and Detective Conan, teased by Harry Potter Japan's X account. Featuring mirrored posters of Harry, Hermione, and Ron alongside Conan, Rachel, and Richard, fans are left guessing how these two iconic worlds will collide. While details are scarce, the Harry Potter universe continues to expand, with a ten-season Max series starting production in 2025, covering the trio's Hogwarts years. As casting calls roll out for new leads, fans can binge all Harry Potter films on Max while unraveling this magical detective mystery. Stay tuned for more wizardly updates!

Entertain This!
Villains You Never Knew and Gaming Wonders ep233

Entertain This!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 68:37 Transcription Available


Send us a textPrepare for a fun-filled ride through the cinematic universe as we kick off our podcast with a festive flair. Ever wondered if the characters we love to hate are truly the villains of their stories? Our conversation takes a playful twist as we ponder whether Nick from "Law Abiding Citizen" and other notorious figures might actually be the villain. With a delightful nod to our show's growth and an unforgettable chat with rising star Mason McCartea, we invite you to join in the laughter and discovery.Next, we turn the spotlight on so-called heroes who may not be as gallant as they seem. From Jim Preston's morally questionable decisions in "Passengers" to Tony Stark's chaotic legacy in the "Iron Man" series, we scrutinize the ripple effects of their actions. Our discussion doesn't shy away from controversial favorites like Admiral Holdo and Jake Sully, sparking a fun debate on the true cost of their "heroic" deeds. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about these iconic figures.Our exploration extends beyond the silver screen and into the world of gaming, where unexpected victories and upcoming releases are shaking things up. From Astro Bot's surprising win to the anticipation for Marvel Rivals, there's plenty to keep every gamer on their toes. We also venture into the realm of TV, offering recommendations and teasing exciting series on the horizon. As we eagerly await Hayden's return, we fondly reminisce about past episodes and the joy of trivia games. Join us for an episode brimming with humor, insights, and a sprinkle of nostalgia.Support the show

Che film guardo stasera?

Oggi Sigourney Weaver compie 75 anni. La festeggiamo con uno dei film che la vede tra gli attori principali, nonché quello che ha registrato il maggior incasso nella storia del cinema. In questo capolavoro di James Cameron, il marine in sedia a rotelle Jake Sully viene arruolato per una missione sul pianeta Pandora. Ma la sua visione cambierà presto, portandolo dalla parte dei nativi Na'vi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pulp Writer Show
Episode 201: Spring 2024 Movie Review Roundup

The Pulp Writer Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 22:13


In this week's episode, I look back at the movies I saw in Spring 2024 and rate them from least to most favorite. To celebrate the arrival of CLOAK OF TITANS, this coupon code will get you 25% off any of the CLOAK MAGE ebooks at my Payhip store: MAYTITANS The code is valid through June 3rd, 2024. So if you're looking for a new book to start the summer, we've got you covered! PODCAST 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 201 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 17th, 2024, and today we are looking at the movies and streaming shows I watched in Spring 2024. Before we get to anything else, let's do Coupon of the Week. To celebrate the arrival of Cloak of Titans, naturally, this coupon code will give you 25% off any of the Cloak Mage ebooks at my Payhip store. That coupon code is MAYTITANS spelled MAYTITANS and of course, as always, the coupon code will be in the show notes for this episode. This code is valid through June 3rd, 2024, so if you're looking for a new book to start the summer, we've got you covered. Now for an update on current writing and publishing projects. I am pleased to report that Cloak of Titans is done and it is now out. It should at all the ebook stores and get it at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords, and my Payhip store. It looks like it's off to a good start, so thank you everyone for that. In audio news, Ghost in the Veils is out, as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. As of right now, it should be available at Audible, Amazon, Apple, Kobo, and my Payhip store. It should be showing up on Google Play, Spotify, and Chirp shortly. Now that Cloak of Titans is done, my next big main project will be Shield of Darkness, the second book in the Shield War series, picking up from Shields of Storms earlier in the year. I spent the last couple days writing the outline for that, and if all goes well, I should start on it on Monday the 20th or Tuesday the 21st. It depends on what the weather is, since there are some things I'd like to do outside if the weather is good, but anyway, that will be my new main project. Hopefully that will be out before the end of June. My secondary project right now is Half-Orc Paladin, the third book in the Rivah series, and I am currently about 14,000 words into that. That should come out fairly quickly after Shield of Darkness is done, so probably mid to late July for that book. 00:02:10 Question of the Week Now it's time for Question of the Week, which is designed to inspire interesting discussion of enjoyable topics. This week's question is inspired by the various comments whenever I post the picture related to grilling: specifically, what is your favorite thing to grill? And we had a variety of responses this week. Our first response is from Justin, who says: my favorite thing to grill is a well marinated sirloin. Garlic, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and herbs in a Ziploc bag for two to four hours, then on a hot grill for a couple minutes per side. Yum! Alas, nowadays it's mostly chicken legs and pork loin sliced up for chops. Even the cheapest hamburger meat is getting to be too expensive to buy on a regular basis. Sadly, this is definitely true, and I've seen that myself. Our next response is from ABM, who says: is it even camping in the Midwest if you're not grilling a pudgie pie over a fire? For those unfamiliar with this regional delicacy, either sandwich or pie fillings are put between bread in the special sandwich shaped iron before it goes over the fire. It really puts the grilled in grilled cheese sandwich. Jenny says: steak, but only because I have a charcoal grill now. I used to use gas. I think it is better because I find it to be slower and tastier. Bonnie says brats and burgers were my favorite when Hubby was around to grill. Gary says: a pork loin is one of my favorite things to grill. I prefer smoking stuff over grilling. Grilling and barbecue are definitely two different things. There is nothing better than a dry rub pork shoulder smoked for about 10 hours and then shredded. Mark says: we love good old-fashioned burgers and lately have been adding teriyaki grilled chicken thighs to the cooking plan. John says: Chinese style plum sauce ribs. Family recipe. Country style ribs, which is just pork butt cut onto thick strips, marinated 3 days. Catriona says: Lamb chops and sausages. A different Mark says: ribs are my favorite, followed by barbecued chicken. Jesse says: spicy Italian sausages for the most part. Michael says: I find the grilling post interesting because over here in the UK, we tend to call it barbecuing and the term itself is a barbecue. Grilling is what you do under grill in your oven indoors. But regardless, I would say hamburgers! Joseph says: Porterhouse and lobster tails on charcoal grill. Second would be shrimp, scallops, and fish fillets of any kind on charcoal. Breakfast on the griddle, pork and chicken on the smoker all year round. Jonathan says: steak and nothing but steak. A third Mark says: prisoners. I hope he meant that tongue in cheek. For myself, I think it's a good old-fashioned burger. I find half the battle in terms of flavor is to spend ninety seconds melting cheese onto the burger in the final phase of grilling. Toasting the bun separately also helps a great deal. It is remarkable how proper cooking can improve the flavor of many foods. Like, I had eggs for lunch. Eggs by themselves are kind of bland, but if you add some ham and cheese and some pepper to the eggs, it really tastes quite a bit better. I suppose the realization that food tastes better when you prepare it properly is the foundation of five and a half thousand years of cooking and civilization. 00:05:15 Main Topic: Spring Movie Roundup And it's now titled for my Spring Movie Roundup for 2024, our main topic of the week. As usual, everything is sorted from least liked to most liked, and just a reminder that my opinions are in no objective or qualified and are based solely on my own taste and whether or not I like something. The least favorite thing I saw this spring would be Hot Tub Time Machine, which came out in 2010. This is one of the very rare movies I didn't finish. It was just too stupid. Like sometimes if I don't like movie, I'll start playing Starfield or Skyrim or something with the movie still playing in the background, but Hot Tub Time Machine was too stupid even to merit that treatment. I don't object to crude humor on its face. Indeed, much of the absurdity of the human condition comes from the various indignities to which human bodies are inherently subjected. There is something both hilarious and egalitarian in the fact that an emperor and a peasant have to relieve themselves in the same way, and many jokes have made use of that truth. You can get away with a lot of crudity if you're actually funny. But the Hot Tub Time Machine movie, just threw crudeness on the screen in lieu of attempting actual humor. Besides, crude humor ultimately is to storytelling as garlic salt is to cooking: best used sparingly. Anyway, the protagonists were all unlikable. I simply got annoyed enough with movie that I gave up around 40 or 50 minutes into it. Overall grade: F Next up is Wish, which came out in 2023. I did not see that in the theater. I saw it when I turned up on Disney Plus a few months ago. I liked the animation and the voice acting was good, but the movie just did not make a lot of sense. Like there's this wizard-king and people give him their wishes, but then they forget what they wish for, and he does this to prevent civil unrest, or so he says. The protagonist gets mad that the wizard-king isn't handing out free stuff in the way that she likes, so she wishes really hard and then a magic star falls from the sky to help her. This upsets the wizard king, so he switches from using good magic, which is apparently blue and sparkly to evil magic, which is green and sparkly. I guess that that color makes all the difference. Then everyone in the Kingdom sings at the wizard-king until he turns into a mirror. I have to admit that made even less sense as I spoke it aloud. There are movies that don't make a lot of sense but work because it's like a dream or a magic trick since the movie suspends the viewer's disbelief during the tale, and it's only afterward that you realize it didn't make much sense, but that by then it doesn't matter because you're entertained. Unfortunately, Wish doesn't even make sense while you're watching it, and a benevolent wizard king who hoards wishes sounds a lot like the Disney Corporation. It would be hilarious if Disney made Wish as a parody of themselves, but I think their interpretation happened by accident. Overall grade: C-, maybe D+ if I'm in a really bad mood. Next up is Green Lantern, which came out in 2011. This turned up free on Tubi, so I gave it a watch. It was interesting because all the pieces were there to make it a great movie, strong cast with good performances, reasonable CG computer graphics for 2011, and a potentially compelling plot. However, it didn't really gel. I suspect Ryan Reynolds works better as a comic actor than a dramatic one. Additionally, the movie relied way too heavily on a lot of ponderous infodumping to explain the elaborate mythology of the Green Lantern Corps. The classic axiom of fiction writing is to show don't tell, and since movies are a visual medium, it's especially true in movies. The problem was that Green Lantern spent a lot of its runtime telling instead of showing, but I suspect the studio didn't want to take a lot of risks with a movie that cost $200 million to make in 2011 money (before a lot of inflation). Additionally, the movie leaned a little too heavily into its CG. So overall, I would give it a grade of C-. Next up is Avatar: The way of Water, which came out in 2022. The Avatar films are visually beautiful, but they're also profoundly misanthropic, which is sort of a “it would be better if humans were all dead” strain of environmentalism running through it. It's also unfortunate how the movies portraying “living in harmony with nature” as morally upright, because in real life, living with nature means dying before the age of 30 of sepsis, dysentery, various contagious diseases, endemic local warfare, and starvation, often all at the same time. Basically, the history of civilization is five and a half thousand years of humanity trying to find ways to get screwed less by nature. Of course, then we're getting into profound philosophical questions. Do you believe that humanity is made in the image of God with a soul, or is humanity particularly simply a particularly clever breed of destructive chimpanzee? Obviously one's worldview will diverge profoundly based on how you answer that question, which, let's be honest, is a rather deep philosophical/religious discussion for a movie about blue space elves made by the director of Terminator. On the other hand, maybe I'm just overthinking it and in the world of Avatar, the Na'vi are blue space elves and the humans are just space orcs. Anyway, incoherent philosophical questions aside, the movie is visually stunning, the apex of computer graphics. It's what you get with a $400 million budget overseen by a perfectionist director who directed three of the four top-grossing movies of all time. The plot is a straight continuation of the previous movie. The humans have returned to reconquer Pandora, including a clone of the charismatic Colonel Quaritch from the first movie. It's up to Jake Sully and his family to unite the squabbling Na'vi forest and water clans to fight off the invaders. Unlike the first movie, Way of Water is not a self-contained story, but helps tee up the third movie, which is definitely happening since this one made like two and half billion dollars. I also admire James Cameron's unswerving devotion to the Papyrus font, even after two Saturday Night Live sketches about it. Overall grade: B Next up is The Cutting Edge, which came out in 1992. I watched this because I was told it is considered a classic in some corners. Since it was also free on Tubi, I decided to give it a watch. It's basically the ideal form of the very popular enemies to lovers romance story trope. Olympic hockey player Doug suffers a head injury that damages his peripheral vision, which means he can't play hockey anymore. Meanwhile, Kate is a spoiled and demanding figure skater who alienates every single potential partner, thereby ruining her chances of winning Olympic gold. Kate's coach Anton seeking out a partner willing to put up with Kate's difficult personality, tracks down the desperate Doug and convinces him to give figure skating a try instead of hockey. As you might expect, sparks and conflicts immediately fly when Doug and Kate meet, and they must learn to overcome their initial mutual dislike (and their obvious mutual attraction) to win the Olympics. Enemies to lovers romance tends to follow a very specific story structure, and this movie nails it perfectly. The actors all did a good job with their parts. Fun fact, Anton was played by Roy Dotrice, who narrated the A Song of Ice and Fire audiobooks. Even more fun fact, the movie was written by Tony Gilroy, who also wrote several of the Jason Bourne movies and created Star Wars: Andor, which are about as totally different from The Cutting Edge as you can get. This man has some range. Overall grade: B. Next up is Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which originally came out in 2021. After the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot didn't work for a variety of reasons, it seemed that Sony they settled on a different tactic, instead decided to continue the original continuity of with the new movies, which in my opinion was a smarter choice. Single mom Callie is having a rough time with her teenage children, Trevor and Phoebe. Callie is out of options when her estranged father dies and leaves her a farm on the outskirts of Summerville, Oklahoma. With no better options at the moment, Callie and the kids pack up and move to Summerville and the bored Trevor and Phoebe began poking into their relics of their grandfather's life. However, it turns out that their grandfather was Egon Spengler, one of the original Ghostbusters, and he had moved to Summerville to keep an eye on a dangerous supernatural threat. With Egon dead, the threat is waking up once more, and it's up to Phoebe and Trevor to finish their grandfather's work and save the world. This was a very well-constructed comedy/horror action thriller. Admittedly, it starts a bit slow in the same style as the original Ghostbusters movie from 1984, but overall, it works. There's a gradual sense that something is increasingly wrong in Summerville. Unlike Green Lantern, this movie doesn't do a lot of infodumping, but instead uses the much better storytelling technique of gradually revealing the worldbuilding as the kids start to investigate the mysteries around their family and their new town. Phoebe and Trevor had the right combination of teenage brattiness and curiosity and Callie was believable as a single mom who had made some questionable life choices and was trying to hang on as best she could. Paul Rudd was also good as an incompetent summer school teacher/seismologist who has nonetheless figured out that something strange is happening in Summerville. The movie leaned a little too hard into to nostalgia, but I liked it. Overall, grade: B+. Next up is The Sign of Four, which came out originally in 1987. I finally had a chance to watch the Jeremy Brett version of the Sherlock Holmes adventure The Sign of Four. Brett was, in my opinion, the best Sherlock Holmes actor of all the actors who have played versions of the character. Amusingly, I think Mr. Brett would have made a good Grand Admiral Thrawn, which is funny because one of the inspirations for Thrawn was of course, Sherlock Holmes. But unfortunately, Brett died two or three years before Heir to the Empire was even written. Anyway, back to the main point. In The Sign of Four, Miss Mary Morstan calls upon Holmes and Watson asking for Holmes's help in unraveling a strange mystery. Her father disappeared soon after returning to England from India, and once a year since then, she has received an extremely valuable pearl in the mail. Her mysterious benefactor wishes to meet her at last and Morstan wants Holmes' advice as to what she should do. Naturally, there's quite a bit more going on beneath the surface, and Holmes soon finds himself investigating a case involving a pair of eccentric brothers, a one-legged man, a deadly assassin, and treasure that seems cursed to bring misfortune to whoever obtains it. All of the performances were excellent, though given the state of 1980s sound technology, I definitely recommend watching the movie with the captions on. The only thing that I didn't like was that the adaptation removed the fact that Morstan and Watson get engaged at the end but given that the actors wanted to deemphasize Sherlock's cocaine use (the original story has the famous line “for me there still remains the cocaine bottle”), that's probably why it was cut. Overall grade: A-. And now for the favorite things I saw in spring 2023 and for the first time, it came out to a three-way tie. The first of my three favorite things was Fall Guy, which came out this year, in 2024. I didn't intend to go see this initially, but then I saw the hilarious Saturday Night Live opening Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling did about Barbie and Oppenheimer, and I decided to give it a shot. This is a romantic comedy action thriller and it nails all those genres excellently. The protagonist is a highly regarded film stuntman named Colt, in love with an assistant director named Jody, but Colt is seriously injured in an accident. In the aftermath of the accident, Colt abandons his career and breaks up with Jody. Eighteen months later, the producer of a big budget science fiction epic contacts Colt. It turns out that his ex, Jody, is directing the movie and her career is riding on its success. So he goes to do the stunts for the movie to help her out. However, things soon take a turn for the worse when the movie's egotistical lead actor disappears, and if Cole can't find him within 48 hours, the studio will shut down the movie and destroy Jody's career. What follows is a romantic comedy that remains funny and turns into a pretty good thriller movie. The running joke about seeing the unicorn was great and there's a bit with Colt crying in his truck that becomes absolutely hilarious. Definitely recommended. It's really regrettable that this movie apparently didn't do well in theaters, but I predict it will have a long and healthy life on streaming. Overall grade: A. The second of my three favorite things is Clarkson's Farm: Season Three, which also came out in 2024. This show has stumbled into a genius formula: display the extreme difficulties of the modern farmer through the lens of an unsympathetic comedy protagonist in the person of Jeremy Clarkson. Like, Jeremy Clarkson is not a terribly sympathetic figure because he's very rich and unquestionably prone to quarrelling because he got fired from one of his old jobs for punching a dude. But by having him run his own farm and deal with all the many, many headaches and heartaches of farming, he becomes a sympathetic figure because he suffers through the same things as every other farmer: failed crops, bad weather, badger-spread diseases, animals dying, government red tape, and so on. And it also demonstrates how hard farming is. If Clarkson's farm loses a lot of money, it doesn't really matter to him because he can rely on his media career. But that isn't true for most farmers, obviously, and Clarkson himself and the show go out of their way to point out that fact again and again. Anyway, if you're not familiar with the concept of the show, in 2019 Clarkson decided to run his farm himself rather than hiring a professional manager and since he was under contract to produce a show for Amazon, he figured he could make a documentary and get paid for working on his farm. In the first season, Clarkson was shocked when a year's work on his farm brought in a profit of about $150. In the second season, he battled local government to open a restaurant on his farm. In the third season, the team continues. Clarkson attempts to raise pigs and find new ways of making revenue from the farm. The show manages to be both entertaining and educational about the difficulties of farming at the same time. Definitely worth the watch. Overall grade: A. And now for the third of my three favorites: Dune Part 2, which came out in 2024. As a writer of novels, I really, really hate to admit it, but I think Dune Part 2 improved somewhat on the original book. This is rare in film adaptations, but it does happen. Goldfinger the movie is better than Goldfinger the book in my opinion, since Auric Goldfinger's plan makes much more sense in the movie than it does in the book and the movie also has James Bond's climatic showdown with the deadly Oddjob. The Godfather movie is pretty close to the Godfather novel, but it's tighter because it does omit some needless subplots that honestly I thought the author threw into the book to pad out the length. So as a writer, it really does pay me to admit this, but I think some of the changes to Dune Part 2 are an improvement over the book. It's a bit tighter, a little less deus ex machina. The novel Dune, beyond all doubt, is a very weird book. It's also very dense, with multiple interlocking themes. You can honestly say that Dune is about ecology, religion, politics, declining empires, the cyclical nature of history, oil-based politics, social dynamics, and of course, truly enormous quantities of mind altering drugs. Any movie adaptation would probably have to take just one of those themes and lean hard into them since there won't be enough time to address all of them. The director, Denis Villeneuve, chose to go with the mostly political themes. Anyway, I think Dune Parts One and Two combined are probably the best possible adaptation that could be made of the seminal (but still very weird) science fiction book. Various parts from the novel have been omitted, altered, or emphasized, but that's necessary in adaptation. The trick is to do it in a way that preserves the spirit of the original work, and I think Dune Parts One and Two have done it well. Part of the problem with the 1984 version of Dune was that the ending totally subverted the message of the book, which Frank Herbert himself said several times was “beware of charismatic leaders.”  Dune Part 2 most definitely does not subvert the message of the book. Indeed, Paula Atreides's final line in the movie is downright chilling. Part 2 picks up in the second half of the story when Paul joins the Fremen and embarks on his gradual transformation (or perhaps descent) from the son of a destroyed noble house to the blood drenched warrior prophet Muad'Dib. All the performances are good, the effects are excellent, the desert shots are sweeping, and you could tell Hans Zimmer and his team enjoyed cutting loose with the soundtrack. Overall, I think Dune Parts One and Two are probably the best possible adaptation of the Dune book in movie form, which is probably was the other problem with the Dune 1984, since there was just one movie and Dune Parts One and Two required over five hours of very expensive big budget movie to tell even a condensed adaptation of the complicated original book. Overall grade: A. So that's it for this week. On my writing podcasts this week, we talked about grilling and movies, so next week we will try to have a more writing themed topic. Thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com, often with transcripts. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.

Cheeseburger in Babylon
Ep. 66 - Is Rachel Dolezal Invited to the Cookout?

Cheeseburger in Babylon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 47:08


Isaac tempts fate by comparing Rachel Dolezal to Jake Sully from the movie Avatar. Ja, AKA @lexaprotagonist , keeps Isaac's white boy antics in check on this very special episode where we decide if Rachel Dolezal is as bad as the media made her out to be for claiming black identity.

Podcast 2: The Sequel
Avatar 3: The Seed Bearer

Podcast 2: The Sequel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 112:39


May Eywa be with you! This week on the Podcast, we ring in the Holidays with a special new sequel for James Cameron's momentous followup to his 2022 success "The Way of Water." This episode is a special blast from the past because it's the second episode we ever recorded (done in January 2022). Will our new sequel keep the story centered around the water tribe? How will we handle the growing moral complexity of Spider? Will the film create a more challenging character arc for Jake Sully? How do Bionicles tie into all this? How did we end up including Jonah Hill's therapist? Did Bob Iger get a poop out before our pitch? Does Tuk survive? All that and more on this week's episode of Podcast 2: The Sequel.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pod2thesequelFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pod2_thesequel/Theme song by Charle Wallace: https://charlewallace.bandcamp.com/Support our Feature film, Inter-State, currently in Post-Production: https://fiscal.thegotham.org/project.cfm/4383/INTER-STATE/

The Avatar Podcast
From Avatar to Na'vi (Origins, Part 3) | The Avatar Podcast #49

The Avatar Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 55:34


(Part 3) In 1995, James Cameron wrote Avatar — codenamed Project 880 — in the form of scriptment (half script, half treatment). Narrated by a voice you may just recognise, Part Three begins with Josh Sully (later Jake Sully) fighting alongside the native princess, Zuleika (later Neytiri) in the first great conflict between Pandora's first peoples and the invaders, and ends with his transcendence from Avatar to Na'vi. Enjoy

The Avatar Podcast
From Peace to War (Origins, Part 2) | The Avatar Podcast #48

The Avatar Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 76:52


(Part 2) In 1995, James Cameron wrote Avatar — codenamed Project 880 — in the form of scriptment (half script, half treatment). Narrated by a voice you may just recognise, Part Two begins with Josh Sully (later Jake Sully) meeting the native princess, Zuleika (later Neytiri) and ends with the inevitability of a looming conflict between the indigenous peoples and the invaders. Enjoy

Studio 22
Garrett Warren: Director, Writer, Ex-Stuntman known for Films like Avatar, X-Men and Logan

Studio 22

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 84:19 Transcription Available


In this episode of Studio 22, we delve into the incredible journey of Garrett Warren, a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry. Join hosts Brock O'Hurn and Will Meldman as they sit down with Garrett Warren, a director, writer, and ex-stuntman with a remarkable story that has left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Garrett first made waves in the industry as a stuntman, showcasing his fearlessness and skill in high-octane action sequences. His work as a stunt coordinator can be seen in the X-Men series, Avatar, Sin City, War of the Worlds, and True Blood to name a few. We'll explore how his early experiences as a stuntman laid the foundation for his later success as a director and writer, offering a unique perspective on storytelling through heart-pounding action. The boys discuss Garrett's work on the Avatar films, in which he is the stunt coordinator and second-unit director, partnering with the great James Cameron. He shares some stories from behind the scenes of the box office hit series.  But Garrett's journey hasn't been without its share of challenges. In an astounding display of resilience, he has overcome adversity, including a harrowing incident where he was shot by an assassin. We'll delve into his incredible tale of perseverance, highlighting how he turned life's most daunting obstacles into stepping stones toward his dreams. Join us in this captivating episode of Studio 22 as we celebrate Garrett Warren's remarkable career and his unbreakable spirit. Prepare to be inspired by his story of triumph over adversity, and gain insight into the artistry that goes into creating the heart-pounding action scenes we love on the big screen. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation with one of Hollywood's true trailblazers. Follow Garrett Warren! https://www.instagram.com/garrettxwarren/ The @Studio22podcast We have MERCH!!! https://www.studio22podcast.com/ Support the Kane Comic Universe http://kanecomicuniverse.com/ Follow us on social media! https://instagram.com/studio22podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@studioxxiipodcast https://instagram.com/brockohurn https://instagram.com/wmeldman33 https://www.tiktok.com/@brockohurn https://twitter.com/BrockohurnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TNT Radio
Reuben Landon on The Chris Emms & Tara Reade Show - 7 August 2023

TNT Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 55:48


GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Reuben Langdon is mostly known for his role as Dante in the Devil May Cry Video Game Series. He was one of the main stunt doubles for Jake Sully in the Highest Grossing film of all time, Avatar.

The Avatar Podcast
From Earth to Pandora (Part 1) | The Avatar Podcast #47

The Avatar Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 103:03


In 1995, James Cameron wrote Avatar — codenamed Project 880 — in the form of scriptment (half script, half treatment). Narrated by a voice you may just recognise, Part One begins with Josh Sully (later Jake Sully) embarking on a life-altering voyage to Pandora, adjusting to alien landscapes and cultures, and ends with his fateful encounter with the native princess, Zuleika (later Neytiri). Enjoy

The Reel Movie Guys
Avatar: The Way of Water - Movie Review

The Reel Movie Guys

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 22:12


Welcome to "The Reel Review" a series where "The Reel Movie Guys" take a look at and review all your favorite movies. On today's episode, Kevin, Adam and Julie take a look at the highly anticipated sequel to director James Cameron's Science Fiction epic, "Avatar the Way of Water". Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home. If you like what you've seen here today, make sure to stay up to date with us on all our social media platforms where you can find in depth information on any events, scheduled videos and our just plain thoughts. Instagram: TheReelMovieGuys Twitter: @TheReelMovieGuy Facebook: The Reel Movie Guys Gmail: thereelmovieguys@gmail.com Don't Forget to Like & Subscribe, we greatly appreciate any support and look forward to growing and interacting with you all!!!!! We Are The Reel Movie Guys Real Guys x Reel Movies x Real Thoughts

Ray Taylor Show
Avatar: The Way of Water: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show

Ray Taylor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 30:56


Avatar: The Way of Water: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor ShowShow topic: Get ready for an in-depth review of the highly anticipated science fiction epic, Avatar: The Way of Water, on Ray Taylor's captivating movie review podcast. Directed and produced by the visionary James Cameron, this American masterpiece takes viewers on a thrilling journey to the stunning world of Pandora. Join Ray as he explores the film's breathtaking visual effects, technical achievements, and the mesmerizing performances of the talented cast, including Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, and the incomparable Sigourney Weaver. Discover the intricacies of the plot as a blue-skinned humanoid Na'vi named Jake Sully and his family face renewed threats and seek refuge with the aquatic Metkayina clan. Dive deep into the themes of nature, colonization, and the enduring power of unity in this remarkable cinematic experience.JOIN Inspired Disorder +PLUS Today! InspiredDisorder.com/plus Membership Includes:Ray Taylor Show - Full Week Ad Free (Audio+Video)Live Painting ArchiveEarly Access to The Many FacesMember Only Discounts and DealsPodcast Back Catalogue (14 Shows - 618 Episodes)Ray Taylor's Personal BlogCreative WritingAsk Me AnythingDaily Podcast: Ray Taylor Show - InspiredDisorder.com/rts Daily Painting: The Many Faces - InspiredDisorder.com/tmf ALL links: InspiredDisorder.com/linksGenres: Action - Sci-Fi

Latent Space: The AI Engineer Podcast — CodeGen, Agents, Computer Vision, Data Science, AI UX and all things Software 3.0

We are now launching our dedicated new YouTube and Twitter! Any help in amplifying our podcast would be greatly appreciated, and of course, tell your friends! Notable followon discussions collected on Twitter, Reddit, Reddit, Reddit, HN, and HN. Please don't obsess too much over the GPT4 discussion as it is mostly rumor; we spent much more time on tinybox/tinygrad on which George is the foremost authority!We are excited to share the world's first interview with George Hotz on the tiny corp!If you don't know George, he was the first person to unlock the iPhone, jailbreak the PS3, went on to start Comma.ai, and briefly “interned” at the Elon Musk-run Twitter. Tinycorp is the company behind the deep learning framework tinygrad, as well as the recently announced tinybox, a new $15,000 “luxury AI computer” aimed at local model training and inference, aka your “personal compute cluster”:* 738 FP16 TFLOPS* 144 GB GPU RAM* 5.76 TB/s RAM bandwidth* 30 GB/s model load bandwidth (big llama loads in around 4 seconds)* AMD EPYC CPU* 1600W (one 120V outlet)* Runs 65B FP16 LLaMA out of the box (using tinygrad, subject to software development risks)(In the episode, we also talked about the future of the tinybox as the intelligence center of every home that will help run models, at-home robots, and more. Make sure to check the timestamps

SIVAKO: The Avatar Podcast
Is Jake Sully a Good Father?

SIVAKO: The Avatar Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 42:45


Welcome to Sivako: The Road to Avatar... A podcast exploring the world of Pandora, James Cameron and beyond. In this episode, join your host Shaun Alexander and special guest, Anna as we discuss Jake Sully in depth from his role as a father figure to how much we enjoy him calling Kiri "Babygirl". Subscribe to our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/AvatarPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@AvatarPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@AvatarPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have a question or want to join us for an episode? Email us at: sivakoavatarpodcast@gmail.com Intro and Outro created by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠JuliiusH

SIVAKO: The Avatar Podcast
Jake Sully, Neytiri & Quaritch in Dungeons & Dragons

SIVAKO: The Avatar Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 33:17


Welcome to Sivako: The Road to Avatar... A podcast exploring the world of Pandora, James Cameron and beyond. In this episode, join your host Shaun Alexander and special guest, Alex and Marcel from the ⁠Overworked and Underplayed Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we bring your favourite characters, Jake Sully, Neytiri and Quaritch into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Subscribe to our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/AvatarPod⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@AvatarPod⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@AvatarPod⁠⁠⁠ Have a question or want to join us for an episode? Email us at: sivakoavatarpodcast@gmail.com Intro and Outro created by: ⁠⁠⁠JuliiusH

Thinking Outside The Long Box
TOTLB 472 Avatar Way of Water

Thinking Outside The Long Box

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 24:58


Today's sequel is a sequel that is thirteen years in the making! There had been rumors of an Avatar sequel ever since the first movie came out in 2009! Well, it's finally here, and we're talking about it. It is Avatar: The Way of Water! "Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans." This takes the esthetics of the first Avatar, and really ramps them up! Not only does it look better, but if you do any kind of research, you'll find that the sequel actually created a few new ways to make a movie look, as far as the programming goes. If there is one thing that we can't really knock the movie for........well maybe just a little bit, if you listen to the show.............but the way the movie looks is definitely leaps and bounds over many movies that are full of CG. Give it a watch if you haven't already! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Android |  Spotify | Pandora | RSS Tell us what you think! Leave us a voicemail at 970-573-6148 Send us feedback and/or MP3's to outsidethelongbox@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube! Support the podcast on Patreon! Credit - Doyle Daniels, Juan Muro

Struggle Session
Avatar: The Way of Water - Unlocked!

Struggle Session

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 47:19


Support the show and get bonus episodes like this when they're released at http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus and http://strugglesession.substack.com The legend of Jake Sully continues! Jack and Leslie review James Cameron's uber-blockbuster Avatar: The Way of Water. What did you think? Did James Cameron do it again? Leave us a voicemail at http://sesh.show  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A&M Reviews
Avatar: The Way of the Water Movie Review

A&M Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 60:47


Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChpl-tmHTAG-dW3srDQVVjA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrianandmuhammad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mos_tv16 https://www.instagram.com/just_adrian__ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/amreviews3. Send us a message through this link to get featured on the show: https://anchor.fm/am-reviews/message

Brunch
OSCARS MINI EPISODE: Avatar: The Way of Water

Brunch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 16:47


Avatar: The Way of Water, directed by James Cameron, is the sequel to 2009's 'Avatar' and catches up with Jake Sully, his family and that pesky RDA. For immediate access to all Oscars episodes, subscribe to the Patreon: patreon.com/listentobrunch

Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad
Hey YOU: Season 2 Overview

Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 31:13


Sharai and Joe are back to dig into the second season of Netflix's YOU, which finds Penn Badgley's Joe fall for Love Quinn (a sublime Victoria Pedretti) in a season that satirizes Hollywood and Los Angeles.Plus: why is Jake Sully's playing straight? Why won't the show let Joe be a murderer? Baby Jenna Ortega's storyline, and comparisons to Caroline Kepnes' second (inferior) book.Connect with your co-hosts:> Show handle: @HeyYOU_Pod> Sharai: @Misssharai> Joe: @bstolemyremote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reel Phonies
205 - Avatar: The Way of Water

Reel Phonies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 52:16


James Cameron returns with the sequel to Avatar 13 years in the making. We rejoin Jake Sully as familiar foes threaten his family and their planet. But how does it stack up to the original and does it earn its 3+ hour runtime?

The Red Gaze
Avatar: Way of Water

The Red Gaze

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 50:41


Jake Sully becomes chief of another Tribe while running from his buddies.

The Rough Cut
Avatar - The Way of Water

The Rough Cut

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 39:41


Editor - Stephen E. Rivkin ACE AVATAR - THE WAY OF WATER editor Steve Rivkin was no stranger to crafting an epic sci-fi film with director James Cameron.  Rivkin was on hand for the original, record-shattering film that spawned what would become a fantasy franchise.  Still, with WAY OF WATER, there would be new challenges to overcome, not the least of which would be working with ground-breaking underwater motion capture techniques and unique processes such as "facial performance replacement". Twelve years after the Na'vi repelled the human invasion of Pandora by the Resources Development Administration (RDA), Jake Sully lives as chief of the Omaticaya clan, and raises a family with Neytiri, which includes sons Neteyam and Lo'ak, daughter Tuk, and an adopted daughter Kiri (born from Grace Augustine's inert avatar). His children are inseparable from a human boy named Spider, the son of Colonel Miles Quaritch, who was born on Pandora and was unable to be transported to Earth in cryostasis due to his infancy. To the Na'vi's dismay, the RDA returns to prepare Pandora for human colonization, as Earth is dying. Among the new arrivals are 'recombinants'—Na'vi avatars implanted with the minds and memories of deceased human soldiers—with Quaritch's recombinant serving as their leader. Editing Avatar - The Way of Water In our discussion with Avatar - The Way of Water editor Stephen E. Rivkin ACE, we talk about: Building a blockbuster from table reads and title cards Crafting two big movies at the same time Centering production around "Spider" Cutting the film at least two times Retiring The Rough Cut The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Send me your feedback and questions here Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

MCU In Review
Avatar The Way of Water Review and Analysis!

MCU In Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 78:38


We are still reviewing new movies, and this week, we are reviewing James Cameron's newest movie Avatar Way of Water.What did we think of the newest visit to Pandora? What has Jake Sully been up to since we last left off in 2009? What did we think of the visuals? The theme? Likes and dislikes?We dive deep like a whale into a very hyped and anticipated sequel from 20th Century Studios. Join us as we plug our tails into a tree of life (if you know what we're saying heh heh) and review Avatar Way of Water with complete maturity.To support the show, you can find us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/ABINGERSPodcastFor business inquiries, you can send us an email at ABINGERSPodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Matt's Movie Lodgecast
Episode 147 - Avatar: The Way of Water Review

Matt's Movie Lodgecast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 56:07


There's a new Avatar movie out in theaters called Avatar: The Way of Water. We saw it opening weekend in 3D high-frame-rate IMAX. This movie took James Cameron over ten years to make! Is it better than Avatar (2009)? Will it gross more than any film ever? Who is this "Spider" character everyone keeps talking about? All these questions will be answered as we dive into this epic sci-fi film that ran 3 Hrs. 12 Min. Sam Worthington as Jake Sully and Zoe Saldana as Neytiri are back and married with children, including Sigourney Weaver as their teenage daughter Kiri Sully. Even villain Stephen Lang is back! Kate Winslet, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement also make appearances. But the real star is Jack Champion as "Spider". We'll tell you all about "Spider" and much more in our travel review of our epic return to Pandora!

Opening Weekend
Episode 88: Avatar - The Third Annual Golden Sheila© Awards: December 18, 2009

Opening Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 127:05


¡Feliz Na'vi-dad and Happy I-See-You Year! To ring in 2023 Jason, Dan, and Fred are heading back to December 2009 and the release of James Cameron's epic screen-saver of a blockbuster, AVATAR! And then moving from “blue” material to “material” that blew, the boys throw on their tuxes and multi-colored bow-ties for the THIRD ANNUAL GOLDEN SHEILA AWARDS! Wake up, Jake Sully, it's Episode 88 of OPENING WEEKEND!

A Lost Plot
Episode 21: Avatar The Way of Water (2022)

A Lost Plot

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 80:36


Jake Sully has a second chance to redeem his character. In this episode, Maverick and Jennaline took the opportunity to compare the latest edition to the Avatar franchise, and determine if it is worthy of continuing James Cameron's epic universe.

The Potential Podcast!
Potential Pick - Avatar: The Way of Water Spoiler Review

The Potential Podcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 36:50


Chris and Taylor review the 2022 epic science fiction action film "Avatar: The Way of Water" 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.  Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together, however, they must leave their home and explore new regions of Pandora when an ancient threat resurfaces.  The film stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, Matt Gerald, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jermaine Clement. Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepotentialpodcast/?ref=pages_you_manageTwitter: https://twitter.com/thepotentialpodThanks to our sponsor:Keen: get your first 10 minutes with any psychic advisor for only 1.99 with our link - that's $99 In savings: https://trykeen.com/potential

REEL Film Reviewed
Ep 57: Avatar: The Way of the Water (R.2022)

REEL Film Reviewed

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 14:05


A short, spoiler free review on Avatar: The Way of the Water followed by a post viewing discussion. Directed by James Cameron, starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Jamie Flatters, Britain Dalton, Jack Champion, and Trinity Jo-Li Bliss. We return to Pandora where Jake Sully and his newfound family encounter a familiar threat which forces them to flee and seek refuge amongst the water tribe, the Metkayina, of Pandora. Rated: PG-13 REEL-View Rating: ⭐️ 7/10 Length of film: 3h 12m Time Stamps for this episode: 0m 0s - 4m 10s Spoiler Free 5m 30s - 14m 5s *Spoiler Alert* Viewable In: Theaters TRANSCRIPTION IN PROCESS Show Notes: · Transcription via Descript · Intro and Outro Music by BlackBox – Pixaby - https://pixabay.com/music/ · Promotion: https://newsly.me use promo code REELF for a free one-month premium subscription · Contact me by email at klchaney@reel-film-reviewed.productions or message me on Twitter @reelfilmpkc · Check out the REEL Film Reviewed Website: https://reel-film-reviewed.productions/ for episode releases, episode transcriptions, exclusive Merch from the REEL Merch online store, upcoming films, advertising opportunities, and much more, thank you for supporting! · Subscribe to REEL Film Reviewed for exclusive access to all episodes and membership benefits such as live chats with me and REEL Merch discounts - https://reel-film-reviewed.supercast.com/ · If you're enjoying REEL Film Reviewed, visit https://linktr.ee/REEL_Film_Reviewed to see how you can support the show and see multiple listening platforms!

Plumbing the Death Star
Would You Survive the Jake Sully Experience?

Plumbing the Death Star

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 58:02


The boys do their best by trying to walk in the footsteps of their hero, Jake Sully. Things go wrong straight off the bat when they're tasked to read the manual but don't worry, Jake didn't do that either! Jake, however, didn't get consumed by Eywa, form a life bond with his good friend or try to double team a panther with his new husband. We, however, do. This the fourth and final episode of Plumbatar, a Plumbing the Death Star miniseries to celebrate the release of Avatar: Way of Water. What better way to spend December than with ya boys as we all get collectively depressed that we can't be on the magical world of Pandora and being wet Na'vi. We See You.Buy our terrible merch here and check out the Bad Brain Boys on Apple Podcasts at apple.co/badbrainboys. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/plumbingthedeathstar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Director's Cut - A DGA Podcast
Avatar: The Way of Water with James Cameron and Guillermo Del Toro (Ep. 400)

The Director's Cut - A DGA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 32:27


Director James Cameron discusses his new film, Avatar: The Way of Water, with fellow director Guillermo del Toro in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, Cameron speaks about working with Sigourney Weaver to develop her unique character, the innovative tech necessary for the film (and its upcoming sequels) and the groundbreaking process of underwater performance capture. The long-awaited sequel to Cameron's DGA Award-nominated feature, Avatar, The Way of Water is set a decade after the events of the first film and follows human-turned-Na'vi Jake Sully, who must find a safe haven for his family when old foes return to ravage their beautiful home and destroy their harmonious way of life. Please note: spoilers are included.

Spoilers!
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) - Spoilers! #439

Spoilers!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 86:46


Pappy, $Mikey, Korey, Josh, & Stevie review James Cameron's Avatar 2 aka Avatar: The Way of Water! Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans. Release date: December 16, 2022 (USA) Director: James Cameron Budget: 250 million USD Editors: James Cameron, Stephen E. Rivkin, John Refoua, David Brenner Distributed by: 20th Century Studios Cinematography: Russell Carpenter Check out Korey's podcast Big Dumb Movie: www.youtube.com/c/BigDumbMovie/videos

OurTwoCents Podcast
Avatar: The Way of Water Movie Review and Discussion

OurTwoCents Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 109:42


The trio get together to discuss the titanic release of the holiday season, Avatar: The Way of the Water. The group debate whether the sequel supercedes the original, reflect on the somewhat outlandish ending with one of the main characters and look forward to the rest of the Avatar franchise.

BLUE HARVEST: A STAR WARS PODCAST
Episode 377: Jake Sully Action Figure

BLUE HARVEST: A STAR WARS PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 66:31


Check out our website: http://www.blueharvest.rocks or... http://www.myweirdfoot..com   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/blueharvestpodcast Blue Harvest Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/blueharvestpodcast Blue Harvest on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/blueharvestpod Blue Harvest on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlueHarvestAStarWarsPodcast Stoned Cobra (also available on iTunes and Spotify) : http://stonedcobra.bandcamp.com

Struggle Session
Avatar: The Way of Water

Struggle Session

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 1:16


The legend of Jake Sully continues! Jack and Leslie review James Cameron's uber-blockbuster Avatar: The Way of Water. What did you think? Did James Cameron do it again? Leave us a voicemail at http://sesh.show  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stark Wars | Star Wars and Marvel Series Recaps
Avatar: The Way of Water | Movie Recap

Stark Wars | Star Wars and Marvel Series Recaps

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 101:11


Michael is joined by Alex Day and Zach from the Nerd Dose podcast to break down Avatar: The Way of Water. They discuss all of the movies incredible visual spectacles as well as diving deep into the characters of Jake Sully, Neytiri, Quaritch, Spider, Kiri, Lo'ak and much more. The episode closes with many predictions about the upcoming movies including the next film, The Seed Bearer. Click here for our social media, merch and more! Follow Alex on TikTok Check out the Nerd Dose podcast

Sanity at the Movies
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

Sanity at the Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 61:42


Ho ho ho! We have a ho ho ho-headache. Jake Sully is a Na'vi dad, so Feliz Na'vi dad. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Normies Like Us
Episode 224: Avatar: The Way of Water | Movie Review | Normies Like Us

Normies Like Us

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 136:24


Avatar: The Way of Water - Episode 224: Witness the majestic waves from the Tulkun, the great flight of the Banshees and Toruk, and may the blessings of Eywa be upon you as we return to Pandora to cover Avatar: The Way of Water! The long promised sequel to the former highest grossing film of all time certainly is wet and your hosts are excited to take a break from the Holidays to celebrate The Great Mother James Cameron on Normies Like Us! We see you. Insta @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/

The Oblivion Bar: A Nerd-Culture Podcast
Episode 103 - MOVIE REVIEW: Avatar: The Way of Water

The Oblivion Bar: A Nerd-Culture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 88:14


News and Notes (2:37)For episode 103, Aaron and Chris discuss James Gunn writing new SUPERMAN film and Henry Cavill will not reprise his role, GOD OF WAR adaptation gets Amazon Prime series order, and We got our first trailer SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE!Main Topic (26:19)For our main topic, we review the MOST expensive film of all-time and the next installment in the James Cameron Avatar-verse: AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to keep their new family together. However, they must leave their jungle home and explore new aquatic regions of Pandora. When an old enemy resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans to save the Na'vi race.Aaron's Arcade (1:11:19)Chris' Corner (1:19:50)Follow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramConsider supporting us over on PatreonStock up on G Fuel (CODE: OBP)Follow us on Whatnot (GET $10 WITH LINK)

Jim and Them
#Bruh - #751 Part 1

Jim and Them

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 106:57


Avatar: The Way Of Water: Jim has tales of seeing the long anticipated(?) follow up to Avatar! Also the new Barbie movie trailer.Tots TURNT: Jim and Jeff regale you with the story of shopping for Tots TURNT and donating toys thanks to all of the very generous listeners.NMan: We check back in with Jim and Them favorite, THE NMAN, as Jim presents for the Minecraft Choice Awards and we check in on LIVEMAS.FRAGGLE STICK CAR!, BAD SANTA!, JIM AND JEFF!, HOLIDAY SEASON!, SHOPPING DAYS!, NEW YEAR!, CHRISTMAS!, REAL ONES!, BRUCE WILLIS!, DETECTIVE KNIGHT!, PATREON!, ELECTRO!, AXEL BRAUN!, SPOTIFY!, DEPLATFORMED!, INFRINGEMENT!, ACCOUNT CANCELLED!, BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU!, SPIN A YARN!, TELL A STORY!, BEIJING MARATHON!, JORDAN!, MY BIT!, 1,2 ALL PUSS!, AVATAR!, WAY OF WATER!, JAMES CAMERON!, JAKE SULLY!, YOUTUBE RECAP!, MISCONCEPTION!, MARINE BIOLOGY!, WHALER!, ENVIRONMENTALIST!, FREE WILLY!, SPIDER!, TULKON!, JOHN CARPENTER!, TERMINATOR!, TERMINATOR 2!, ALIENS!, TRUE LIES!, TITANIC!, SULLYS STICK TOGETHER!, BARBIE MOVIE!, GRETA GERWIG!, NOAH BAUMBACH!, SQUID AND THE WHALE!, RYAN GOSLING!, SNAKES ON A PLANE!, SHARKNADO!, BOYS TOYS!, GIRLS TOYS!, DOLLS!, BABY TOYS!, MARVEL!, SPIDER-MAN!, LOL DOLLS!, MINIONS!, FART GUN!, CLOUT BABIES!, FIREMEN!, CHARITY!, CLOWN WORLD!, BLUEY!, CALENDAR!, HUNKS!, GOOFS!, KILLSWITCH!, TROLL!, BITS!, HABIT BURGER!, THE NMAN!, DOSS!, MINECRAFT CHOICE AWARDS!, NOMINEES!, 3 WAY TIE!, KARAOKE!, THIS CHRISTMAS!, PERFORMANCE!, OFF TIME!, FELLOWSHIP HALL!, CHURCH!, LINE!, PETTING ZOO!, BRUH!, 50 TIMES!, HASHTAG BRUH!, LINE IS IN SHAMBLES!, BEDLAM!, CAMEL!, LLAMA!, THE CHAT!, LIVEMAS!You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

Pop Culture Happy Hour
Avatar: The Way of Water And What's Making Us Happy

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 22:05


James Cameron's science-fiction epic Avatar is the highest-grossing movie of all time. But it took 13 years to get a sequel into theaters. Avatar: The Way of Water continues Jake Sully and Neytiri's journey: complete with their children, a new Na'vi tribe and a familiar enemy to confront.

Unspooled
Avatar

Unspooled

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 82:17


Amy & Paul upload their consciousness into 2009's otherworldly sci-fi spectacle Avatar! They confirm the concept of ‘unobtanium' wasn't invented by the film, learn which movie stars were up for the role of Jake Sully, and ask themselves why they feel protective of director James Cameron. Plus: did Cameron really insist the Na'Vi need to have breasts? Next week, tune in as we discuss Die Hard! You can join the conversation for this series on the Unspooled Facebook Group athttps://www.facebook.com/groups/unspooledpodcast, and on Paul's Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6. Learn more about the show at unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and Instagram @unspooledpod, and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. You can also listen to our Stitcher Premium game show Screen Test right now at https://www.stitcher.com/show/unspooled-screen-test and apply to be a contestant at unspooledpod@gmail.com!

A Lost Plot
Episode 20: Avatar (2009)

A Lost Plot

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 43:28


In the war between nature and technology, an injured veteran Jake Sully is enlisted to help befriend an alien world. In this episode, Maverick and Nicholas discuss the great effort James Cameron put into this movie... and the critical pieces of storyline he missed in the process.

Plumbing the Death Star
Was Jake Sully a Good Idea?

Plumbing the Death Star

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 67:59


It's December and the most exciting time of the year is almost upon us! That's right Avatar: Way of Water is out on 15 December and to celebrate the Plumbing Boys have decided to bring you a 4 part special: Plumbatar. What better way to spend December than with ya boys as we all get collectively depressed that we can't be on the magical world of Pandora and being wet Na'vi. We See you.Buy our terrible merch here and check out the Bad Brain Boys on Apple Podcasts at apple.co/badbrainboys. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/plumbingthedeathstar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.