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Avatar: Fire and Ash exploded into theaters this holiday season. Spider and the gang are back in James Cameron's third installment of the Avatar saga. We traveled to the tundra of Minnesota to join a special group of adventurers for this trip to Pandora. Jake Sully and Neytiri return, along with their family, battling RDA forces and a fiery Mangkwan tribe. The movie stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, Oona Chaplin (Charlie Chaplin's granddaughter) as Varang, and Jack Champion as Spider! With a 197-minute runtime, this is the longest Avatar yet, and we were all in! Take a trip with us to Pandora on this special Lodgecast episode!
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Back in 2009, James Cameron made a film that changed the way to make movies. That film was called AVATAR which was nominated for multiple awards and became the top grossing film of all time. After returning to the series in 2022 with AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, which also became a top 10 box office film of all time, he's back with the third in the series entitled AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH (2025).From IMBD: "Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges."The movie brings back the main characters from the prior two films, and the entire Na'vi people, but builds on the world with an introduction to the Ash People (known as the Mangkwan), and their leader. Receiving fabulous reviews from audiences at a whopping 90% approval, your co-hosts take a look at the latest in the AVATAR franchise and give their thoughts.
Jurandir Filho, Thiago Siqueira, Rogério Montanare e Fernanda Schmölz batem um papo sobre "Avatar: Fogo e Cinzas", o terceiro filme da saga de Pandora. Após a devastadora guerra contra a RDA e a perda do seu filho mais velho, Jake Sully e Neytiri devem enfrentar uma nova ameaça: o Povo das Cinzas, uma nova e agressiva tribo Na'vi, conhecida por sua violência extrema e sede de poder. O misterioso clã é composto por guerreiros que controlam o fogo e cuja lealdade pode desequilibrar o destino do planeta.Por que esse terceiro filme parece o segundo? É uma história preguiçosa? O que aconteceu com James Cameron? A franquia vai ter futuro se continuar desse jeito?|| ASSINE O SALA VIP!- Um podcast EXCLUSIVO do RapaduraCast toda semana! http://patreon.com/rapaduracast
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
Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de Cinefilia y Otras Hierbas, donde exploramos el séptimo arte con una mezcla de pasión erudita y un toque de ironía bien destilada. Hoy, nos sumergimos en las profundidades azules y luminosas de Pandora para diseccionar la trilogía de Avatar dirigida por ese visionario incansable que es James Cameron. Sí, esa saga que parece salida de un sueño febril de un ecologista con presupuesto ilimitado, donde humanos con avatares azules bailan con la naturaleza en un ballet de efectos especiales que aún nos deja boquiabiertos.Hablemos primero de lo obvio: estas películas son monstruos taquilleros. La original de 2009 recaudó casi 3.000 millones de dólares, convirtiéndose en la cinta más exitosa de todos los tiempos sin ajustar por inflación –un récord que solo Avengers: Endgame osó desafiar brevemente antes de que Cameron la recuperara con un reestreno. Luego vino Avatar: El Camino del Agua en 2022, que añadió otros 2.300 millones al botín, y ahora Avatar: Fuego y Ceniza, que en su fin de semana de estreno ya ha superado los 345 millones globales, llevando el total de la franquicia por encima de los 5.200 millones. Es como si Cameron hubiera encontrado la fórmula alquímica para transformar píxeles en oro puro –o, mejor dicho, en unobtanium, ese mineral ficticio que tanto codician los humanos en la historia.Avatar ha secuestrado la vida de Cameron como un parásito simbiótico: ha pasado décadas planeando, filmando simultáneamente secuelas en Nueva Zelanda con presupuestos que rondan los 250-400 millones cada una, y ya tiene esbozados hasta Avatar 5 para 2031. Es casi cómico imaginarlo: un director que podría retirarse en una isla privada, pero en cambio elige sumergirse –literalmente, con innovaciones en filmación subacuática– en este proyecto eterno. ¿Obsesión o genialidad? Probablemente ambas, con un toque de megalomanía hollywoodense.Pero, queridos cinéfilos, aquí viene el giro intrigante que nos hace reflexionar con un sorbo de café filosófico –o, mejor, de una infusión de hierbas pandorianas. A pesar de este éxito taquillero apabullante, que genera billones cada vez que una nueva entrega aterriza en salas, ¿han dejado las películas de Avatar algún impacto cultural más allá de lo visual? Claro, son espectáculos oculares inolvidables, con esa paleta de azules neón y criaturas voladoras que nos hacen soñar con utopías ecológicas. Pero parecen ser de esas sagas que solo se discuten en el furor del estreno, para luego desvanecerse como un eco en la selva. Hoy, en este episodio, no solo queremos charlar sobre su mérito artístico –esa narrativa de colonialismo y armonía con la naturaleza que, admitámoslo, roza el cliché pero con un barniz poético–, sino plantearnos la gran pregunta: ¿por qué son tan exitosas a nivel comercial, pero nadie se acuerda del nombre de sus personajes? ¿Jake Sully? ¿Neytiri? ¿O ese villano con el corte militar que parece sacado de un videojuego ochentero? Es un enigma delicioso, como un blockbuster que gana fortunas pero no corazones duraderos.¿Será la falta de carisma en los guiones, o simplemente que su verdadera magia radica en la pantalla grande, no en el zeitgeist colectivo? Acompáñennos mientras desentrañamos este misterio, con un ojo en la taquilla y otro en la cultura.Patreon: patreon.com/cinefiliayotrashierbasCorreo: cinefiliayotrashierbas@gmail.com No olviden suscribirse, compartir este episodio y dejar un comentario y un like, eso nos ayudará a crecer y a encontrar más audiencia. ¡Que lo disfruten!#Avatar #JamesCameron #Cine #Pandora
Welcome to the inaugural Mikey Awards! The members of the Mike-ademy (aka Movie Mike) voted on some of the highlights and lowlights of the year in film for 2025. What will take home the award for Biggest Cash Grab, Most Overrated Movie, Pop Culture Movie Moment, and more!In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Avatar: Fire and Ash directed by James Cameron. The conflict on Pandora escalates as Jake and Neytiri's family encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe. Was it worth the 3+ hour runtime, the breathtaking visuals, and why are the blue people oddly attractive? In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down The Drama starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya . The movie follows a couple whose relationship takes a major unexpected turn before their wedding. Will they have chemistry together?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Avatar: Fogo e Cinzas (2025)* Estreia no Brasil: 18 de dezembro de 2025.* Direção: James Cameron.Sinopse para o Podcast:> "Após os eventos traumáticos de *O Caminho da Água*, a família Sully busca se recuperar do luto, mas Pandora revela sua face mais sombria. Jake e Neytiri encontram uma nova tribo jamais vista: o Povo das Cinzas (Ash People).> Liderados pela implacável **Varang** (Oona Chaplin), este clã vulcânico rejeita a conexão pacífica com a natureza e usa o fogo como arma de dominação. Pela primeira vez, a ameaça não vem apenas dos humanos, mas dos próprios Na'vi. Em meio a uma guerra de sucessão e vingança, Jake precisa decidir até onde irá para proteger os seus, enquanto antigos inimigos formam alianças mortais com os novos vilões de Pandora.".---**Pontos de destaque do episódio:*** **A inversão moral:** Ao contrário dos filmes anteriores, onde os Na'vi eram os "bons" e os humanos os "maus", aqui somos apresentados a Na'vis vilões e corrompidos.* **O visual:** A troca do azul e verde das florestas/oceanos pelo cinza, vermelho e lava das regiões vulcânicas.* **O vilão recorrente:** O Coronel Quaritch retorna, agora buscando alianças com essa tribo do fogo.
On the night before Christmas, we unwrap Will of Doom #1, visit the multiversal mayhem of TMNT: Battle Nexus #1, and debate Avatar: Fire & Ash. Then it's tradition time: Asterix and the Great Crossing—fun gags, thorny depictions, and whether this one's a recommend or a skip. Plus a quick Archie × Oni news chat. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: BATTLE NEXUS #1 Writer: Tom Waltz Artist: Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza Publisher: IDW Publishing Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: December 24, 2025 The raddest TMNT event of the decade kicks off here! This blistering five-part WEEKLY series finds the Turtles fighting for their lives in a martial arts challenge unlike anything they've faced. For the first time, IDW's Heroes in a Half Shell meet allies from other fan-favorite TMNT universes as they fight for their lives & discover the unbelievable secrets of Battle Nexus!" rating:2.5/5 You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4pqda8p MATTHEW "THE WILL OF DOOM #1 Writer: Chip Zdarsky Artist: CAFU Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $6.99 Release Date:12/24/25 LONG LIVE, DOOM! As the Fantastic Four deal with the fallout from ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, they're faced with big questions and a surprising new global menace! Will the White House have their backs? Will…the RED HULK? The next stage of the Marvel Universe starts here!" rating: 3/5 You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/44GDkvU RODRIGO "AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Writer: James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver Director: James Cameron Studio: 20th Century Studios Stars: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and more Release Date: December 19, 2025 Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges." rating:3/5 ASTERIX AND THE GREAT CROSSING Writer: Rene Goscinny Artist: Albert Uderzo Publisher: Papercutz Land ho! Asterix and Obelix had been lost at sea, but they've finally reached what they think is a Roman colony. Then the Vikings turn up on a voyage of discovery, and the two Gauls realize that they've done something greater and more important: they've discovered a strange New World." You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4qG76JZ CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!
It's a year end, clocked out episode with Burke joining the show for holiday traditions, Christmas movie rotations, and why Christmas Vacation hits different the older you get. Then it's straight into the biggest geek headlines: the Avengers: Doomsday chatter around Steve Rogers, Christopher Nolan taking on The Odyssey (and why it feels built for IMAX), and the latest Superman casting talk with Lars Ettinger reportedly stepping in as Brainiac. The back half is a full, spoiler heavy review of Avatar: Fire and Ashes, covering the new faction dynamics, how the family story lands this time, Varang's presence as a villain, Quaritch's shifting loyalties, and what the ending sets up for what's next. Timestamps and Topics 00:00:00 Intro and holiday vibe check with Burke 00:00:51 Christmas decorating habits, movie rotation, and Vacation franchise talk 00:03:49 Avengers: Doomsday discussion and the Steve Rogers reaction 00:08:59 Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey trailer breakdown and IMAX hype 00:14:04 Superman talk, Lars Ettinger as Brainiac, and story hopes 00:17:34 Avatar: Fire and Ashes review begins (full spoilers) 00:27:35 Varang breakdown, motivations, and the darker mirror of "I see you" 00:33:27 Kiri's bigger role, the spiritual threads, and what it could mean next 00:41:44 Nitpicks, repetition talk, and the voice casting complaint 00:46:09 Scores, theater recommendation, and looking ahead Key Takeaways The episode starts relaxed and holiday coded, then shifts into big franchise conversation fast. The Avengers: Doomsday segment focuses on bringing Steve Rogers back without flattening Sam Wilson's space in the story. The Odyssey trailer has the crew excited for Nolan going mythic on a massive, grounded scale made for premium screens. Brainiac feels like a smart follow up villain for Superman, especially if the story ties power to personal stakes and Krypton lore. Avatar: Fire and Ashes hits harder emotionally this time, with Spider's place in the family and Neytiri's growth standing out. The main knocks are a few familiar Avatar beats repeating, even if the spectacle still wins. Memorable Quotes "This is very much Christmas Vacation. We are clocked out." "At the end of the day, I'm just happy to have Steve Rogers back." "How do they keep making perfect movies?" "You're basically following a dead man's memories." "I see you in that mirror." "I felt like the Colonel when I was just sitting there staring at her." Call to Action If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe, leave a quick review, and share it with a friend using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Links and Resources Geek Freaks Podcast's website is the source for all news discussed on the show. Follow Us Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Facebook: @thegeekfreakspodcast Patreon: GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions Send your questions, hot takes, or topic requests via DM on Instagram, Twitter, or Threads, and we'll hit the best ones in a future episode. Apple Podcast tags: Geek Culture, Pop Culture, Movie News, Trailers, Marvel, Avengers, Avengers: Doomsday, Captain America, Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Secret Wars, Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey, IMAX, DCU, Superman, Brainiac, Krypton, Avatar, Avatar: Fire and Ashes, James Cameron, Film Review, Sci Fi, Fantasy
The Strange Harbors Podcast returns to Pandora as we review the third installment of the mega-blockbuster sci-fi epic, Avatar. We once again catch up with the Sully clan in their quest to liberate their world from human colonization, this time with the added wrinkle of a new Na'vi threat. The gang is all here: Jake, Neytiri, their kids, Quaritch, and our boy Payakan, but is Fire and Ash a worthy successor to The Way of Water? Or is it just treading the Pandoran seas? Tune in and find out.
On the night before Christmas, we unwrap Will of Doom #1, visit the multiversal mayhem of TMNT: Battle Nexus #1, and debate Avatar: Fire & Ash. Then it’s tradition time: Asterix and the Great Crossing—fun gags, thorny depictions, and whether this one’s a recommend or a skip. Plus a quick Archie × Oni news chat. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: BATTLE NEXUS #1 Writer: Tom Waltz Artist: Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza Publisher: IDW Publishing Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: December 24, 2025 The raddest TMNT event of the decade kicks off here! This blistering five-part WEEKLY series finds the Turtles fighting for their lives in a martial arts challenge unlike anything they've faced. For the first time, IDW's Heroes in a Half Shell meet allies from other fan-favorite TMNT universes as they fight for their lives & discover the unbelievable secrets of Battle Nexus!" rating:2.5/5 You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4pqda8p MATTHEW "THE WILL OF DOOM #1 Writer: Chip Zdarsky Artist: CAFU Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $6.99 Release Date:12/24/25 LONG LIVE, DOOM! As the Fantastic Four deal with the fallout from ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM, they're faced with big questions and a surprising new global menace! Will the White House have their backs? Will…the RED HULK? The next stage of the Marvel Universe starts here!" rating: 3/5 You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/44GDkvU RODRIGO "AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Writer: James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver Director: James Cameron Studio: 20th Century Studios Stars: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and more Release Date: December 19, 2025 Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges." rating:3/5 ASTERIX AND THE GREAT CROSSING Writer: Rene Goscinny Artist: Albert Uderzo Publisher: Papercutz Land ho! Asterix and Obelix had been lost at sea, but they've finally reached what they think is a Roman colony. Then the Vikings turn up on a voyage of discovery, and the two Gauls realize that they've done something greater and more important: they've discovered a strange New World." You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4qG76JZ CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!
TV and Movie Reviews to Listen to Around the Yule Log This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl talk about a couple movies the saw this week in individual mini-reviews (Avatar: Fire & Ash and The Housemaid). Then breakdown season 2 episode 1 of Fallout. Then give a review of HIM. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Avatar: Fire and Ash: 12:35 The Housemaid: 25:05 Fallout: 34:18 HIM: 49:41 Avatar: FIre and Ash (2025) Rating Out 10 It’s the Third Movie and It’s Fine… it’s Fine Darryl: 6.2/10 Summary Avatar: Fire and Ash expands the world of Pandora by pushing the story into darker, more volatile territory. This chapter introduces a new Na'vi culture shaped not by water or forest, but by fire, ash, and survival in a brutal volcanic region of the moon. These clans challenge everything Jake Sully and Neytiri believe about what it means to live in balance with Pandora. As tensions rise between Na'vi factions and the ever-encroaching human presence, the film shifts from a clear-cut nature-vs-invaders narrative into something far more morally complex. Fire and Ash explores how trauma, rage, and vengeance can fracture even the most deeply spiritual societies, forcing characters to confront uncomfortable truths about leadership, legacy, and the cost of endless war. Visually, the film leans hard into contrast. Lush blues and greens give way to scorched landscapes, molten rock, and smoke-filled skies, creating a harsher, angrier version of Pandora that mirrors the emotional state of its characters. At its core, Fire and Ash is about consequence. Not just for humanity's actions, but for the choices the Na'vi themselves make when survival demands brutality. This entry reframes the Avatar saga as less of a mythic adventure and more of a generational reckoning, setting the stage for a future where Pandora's greatest threat may no longer come from the stars, but from within. The Housemaid (2025) Rating Out of 10 The Dad Who Rocks the Cradle Brian: 6.5/10 Summary The Housemaid is a 2025 American psychological thriller directed by Paul Feig, adapted from Freida McFadden's bestselling 2022 novel. It stars Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway, a troubled young woman recently released on probation who desperately needs steady work. When she lands a live-in housemaid job with the wealthy Winchester family on Long Island, things initially seem like a fresh start. But behind the manicured lawns and spacious rooms, the Winchesters' life is anything but perfect. Millie soon discovers that Nina Winchester (Amanda Seyfried) is temperamental and volatile, her daughter Cecilia is cold and disrespectful, and unsettling secrets lurk beneath the surface of this elite household. As Millie becomes more entangled in their lives, the film steadily shifts from domestic drama to a gripping, twist-heavy thriller where trust is scarce and danger hides in plain sight. The tension escalates when Millie realizes that the family dynamics are far darker than she suspected, leading to shocking betrayals and a violent confrontation that upends everything the audience thought they knew. The Housemaid blends suspense, psychological games, and interpersonal manipulation in a holiday season release that delivers both unpredictable twists and intense character play. Fallout (Amazon Prime) Season 2 Episode 1 Title: The Innovator Directed by: Frederick E. O. Toye Written by: Geneva Robertson-Dworet & Graham Wagner Date Aired: December 16, 2025 Summary In 2077, before the war, a man supportive of Robert House, CEO of RobCo Industries, implants a control chip in a bar patron, forcing him to murder his companions before the chip detonates. After uncovering Vault-Tec’s secret plans, actor Cooper Howard attempts to flee with his daughter Janey, but Lee Moldaver convinces him to stay and spy on his wife Barb, who is traveling to Las Vegas to meet House. In 2296, Lucy MacLean and the Ghoul kill a group of Great Khans while tracking Lucy’s father, Hank, which leads them to the abandoned Vault 24, where they discover a Vault-Tec experiment using chips for brainwashing; a man with a chip implanted briefly speaks to Lucy before the chip explodes. Trapped in Vault 31, Norm, without food or water, awakens cryogenically preserved Vault-Tec executives. In Vault 32, Overseer Steph struggles with leadership, while in Vault 33, Overseer Betty supervises repairs to the water chip. Meanwhile, Hank arrives at an abandoned Vault-tec facility and leaves a message for an unknown figure that he will finish his project. Rating Out of 5 Exploding Heads for Everyone Darryl: 3.35/5 Brian: 3.2/5 HIM (2025) Summary HIM is a psychological horror film that uses the world of elite sports to explore obsession, identity, and the dangerous cost of chasing greatness. The story follows a promising young football player whose talent earns him access to a rare and secretive mentorship under a legendary athlete. What begins as an opportunity of a lifetime slowly reveals itself to be something far more disturbing. As the mentorship deepens, the film peels back the glossy surface of fame and success, exposing a culture that treats athletes as assets rather than people. Training pushes beyond discipline into control, blurring the line between motivation and manipulation. The closer the protagonist gets to his dream, the more he begins to lose his sense of self. Rather than relying on jump scares, HIM builds dread through atmosphere and psychological pressure. The horror comes from systems, power dynamics, and the unspoken expectation that personal sacrifice is the price of excellence. The film questions how far someone is willing to go to be “chosen” and what parts of themselves they are expected to surrender along the way. At its core, HIM is a cautionary tale about hero worship and the myth of meritocracy, wrapped in a slow-burn horror framework. It leaves the audience unsettled not by monsters, but by the realization that the most terrifying forces are often the ones we willingly submit to in the pursuit of success. Rating Out of 10 QB1 Blood is Waaaaay Better Than WR2 Blood Darryl: 5.2/10 Brian: 5.7/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!
This week Sean and Jeff talk about James Cameron's strange press tour. The director of Avatar has trouble letting go of perceived slights, pettily trying to settle scores only he cares about. Actor James Ransone has died Avatar: Fire and Ash Directed by James Cameron Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Kate Winslet, Sigourney Weaver The conflict on Pandora escalates as Jake and Neytiri's family encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe. The Housemaid Directed by Paul Feig Starring Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney, and Brandon Sklenar Hoping for a fresh start, a young woman becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy couple who harbour sinister secrets. Classic The Hand that Rocks the Cradle Directed by Curtis Hanson Starring Rebecca DeMornay, Annabella Sciorra When she was assaulted by her doctor, Claire Bartel (Annabella Sciorra) reported him to the police, and rather than go to prison for his crime, he killed himself. The shock of the accusations and suicide caused the doctor's pregnant wife, Peyton (Rebecca De Mornay), to have a miscarriage. Driven mad with rage, Peyton poses as a nanny for the Bartel family. Her plan: to tear Claire's life apart, seduce her husband (Matt McCoy) and eventually murder the woman she blames for ruining her life.
We've got a Christmas Eve special episode of The Rehashables for you! We both caught Avatar: Fire and Ash in IMAX 3D and came in fired up, not bored for a second, even with the monster runtime. We run through all our awards, break down the best sequences (Ash Tribe intro, Neytiri going full Rambo), debate the weird story choices, and talk MVP, spinoff potential, and whether Avatar has real staying power or is just the ultimate theater ride. Plus, we hit box office expectations and the trailers that stole the night, especially Nolan's The Odyssey.Hosted by Randy & Matt ForcierThe Rehashables is one the Randy Forcier Podcasts, all available on Spotify, Apple & YouTube. Please SUBSCRIBE.
Send us your fan mail :)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. In todays episode I will be diving into Avatar: Fire and Ash.OUR SOCIALS:INSTAGRAMTWITTERLETTERBOXDCONTACT US: courtofcinema@gmail.comSPEAKPIPE
▶️ ⏪️ Tras una pérdida devastadora, la familia de Jake y Neytiri se enfrenta a una tribu Na'vi hostil, los Ash, liderados por el implacable Varang, mientras los conflictos en Pandora se intensifican y surgen nuevos dilemas morales. En el nuevo episodio de PR te contamos más sobre esta nueva entrega de la famosa saga de James Cameron.Más de Play Rewind en:-Facebook-Instagram-X (Twitter)-Youtube-Spotify-Apple Podcast-Amazon Music-Youtube Podcast
Daniel Parra reviews the latest installment in James Cameron's epic series, "Avatar", with the third entry "Avatar: Fire and Ash" Did you love it, did you hate it...or are you Somewhere Between!? Let's talk about it!
Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025). Directed by James Cameron. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, and Sigourney Weaver. Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Featured Review: • Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) The Verdict: • Stephen: Wait for Rental • Christopher: Recommend with Caveat Music for this Episode: • Vicious Attack by Tilman Sillescu Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please help us by taking our survey
Avatar: Fire and Ash - Shownotes body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; } h1, h2, h3, h4 { color: #222; } ul { list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px; } .intro, .host-info { margin-bottom: 20px; } hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 40px 0; } Learn the secrets of the Ash People! This week, we review Avatar: Fire and Ash. We also discuss Trailer Talk in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com Synopsis 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. Ratings & Box Office Rotten Tomatoes: 67% Critic / 91% Audience Metascore: 61 IMDb: 7.5 Letterboxd: 3.7 Box Office (as of 12/22): $88,000,000 US, $257,000,000 International; $345,000,000 Worldwide Total Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc… Topic: Trailer Talk Avengers: Doomsday - Watch Trailer The Odyssey - Watch Trailer Digger - Watch Trailer Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts, etc. that we use to pass the time. Matt's Consumption Movies: The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2, Silent Night Game: Phasmophobia Jon's Consumption Movies: Folktales, Rebuilding, Christmas in July, Unaccompanied Minors, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), Left-Handed Girl Game: Phasmophobia
Episode Description: In this episode, Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller bring you a review of Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025). Directed by James Cameron. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, and Sigourney Weaver. Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. Show Notes Hosts: • Christopher Schnese and Stephen David Miller Featured Review: • Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) The Verdict: • Stephen: Wait for Rental • Christopher: Recommend with Caveat Music for this Episode: • Vicious Attack by Tilman Sillescu Contact the show: • email: fans@thespoilerwarning.com Listener Survey: • Please help us by taking our survey
This week Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are traveling back to Pandora to talk AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. Directed by: James Cameron Written by: James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver Starring: 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 Winslet *Clip from AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH courtesy of 20th Century Studios. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk
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.
Travis Hopson reviews James Cameron's AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH, the third chapter in the epic AVATAR saga! SYNOPSIS: “Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges.”AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH is in theaters and IMAX now.All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: / pdcmovies Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook: / pdcmovies You can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale anywhere you get your podcasts!#JamesCameron #avatarfireandash #Avatar
The conflict on Pandora escalates as Jake and Neytiri’s family encounter a new, aggressive Na’vi tribe. Our favorite Las Vegas movie and media critic Josh Bell (who famously “hates everything“) has checked it out. Find out how many bells he gives this film in this installment of Josh Bell Hates Everything: READ MORE FROM JOSH For even more from Josh, enjoy “Awesome Movie Year“, a podcast he co-hosts with filmmaker and comedian Jason Harris. Each season looks at why a certain year was an awesome movie year. Each episode focuses on a different film from the year being investigated. Subscribe to Highway Radio Podcasts The post Josh Bell Hates: Avatar: Fire and Ash appeared first on Highway Radio.
"Avatar: Fire And Ash" is the third entry in the "Avatar" franchise from Academy Award-winning director James Cameron, that continues the story of Jake Sully, Neytiri and their children as they continue to face opposition from Quaritch and the RDA on Pandora. The film utilizes state of the art technology, visual effects and performance capture to bring the world and its characters to life in a way that has so far amassed over $5.2 billion worldwide, becoming a global phenomenon and further solidifying Cameron as the kind of not only Hollywood, but of the world. Cameron was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the third film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from 20th Century Studios. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In James Cameron's third installment, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
On this monumental episode of The Movie Podcast, we welcome James Cameron, multi-Academy Award winner, visionary filmmaker and Canadian icon, alongside AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH stars Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Jack Champion, Bailey Bass, and Trinity Bliss, to dive into the latest chapter of the history-making series. One year after settling in with the Metkayina Clan, Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death. Eventually, they encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe called the Ash People, led by the fiery tribe leader, Varang, who has allied with Jake's enemy, Quaritch, as the conflict on Pandora escalates to devastating consequences. Avatar: Fire and Ash releases exclusively in theatres and IMAX on December 19, 2025. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming up on today's Movie Show, Andy and Rachel review - Avatar: Fire and Ash - Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. They will also review The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, David, and The Housemaid. Andy and Rachel will mention the Disney+ movie, Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas - Kevin Costner shares the sacred journey of the birth of Jesus. They will also review The Family McMullen(HBO), The Great Flood(Netflix), and Sense & Sensibility: A Modern Retelling. In addition, they will look at streaming series like Fallout S2(Prime Video), Emily in Paris S5(Netflix), Born to be Wild(Apple TV+), and Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles S2 on Paramount+. Here are some honorable mentions:
Zum Ende des Jahres wird im Kino mit “Avatar: Fire and Ash” ein Feuerwerk abgebrannt. Im dritten Teil müssen sich die Na'vi um Jake und Neytiri auch mit einem bösen Na'vi-Clan herumschlagen. Rechtfertigt der Film seine Laufzeit oder sind uns währenddessen die Füße eingeschlafen? Darüber diskutieren wir in dieser Folge.
Zoe Saldaña first stepped into the role of Avatar's Neytiri when she was 24 years-old. Now, the 47 year-old is back for the third film of the James Cameron franchise Avatar: Fire and Ash. "This installment of Avatar [is about] how a family can be resilient and learn to smile and love again after experiencing great loss," Saldaña told Vogue's Deputy Editor Taylor Antrim and Global Director of Social Sam Sussman ahead of the film's release in US theatres on December 19. "I get really lost into the world of Pandora," says Saldaña about reprising her role. “I really care for the characters that I play. I create a solid backstory for them, so I live more in that reality.” It's been a big year for Saldaña. On top of Avatar, she is currently Vogue Mexico's December cover star, she won an Oscar for her role in Emilia Pérez, is currently in production for season 3 of Lioness and also met Pope Leo while in Italy with her three sons. "They were so hyper," reflects Saldaña. "They're like typical 10 and eight year olds and can't focus... And the moment comes and we're right in front of him – you can see that picture, they're gleaming."Zoe Saldaña has the distinction for being the first actor to star in four films that grossed over $2 billion at the box office. She's taken part in some of the largest franchises such as the Avengers, Avatar, Star Trek and the Pirates of the Caribbean. But now more than ever, Saldaña told Vogue that immersing herself in her personal life is the biggest priority."For a long time, I was afraid to stop," she confessed to Ramón Barreto in her cover story . "I feared that if I did, something wouldn't be right. But now, I understand that pausing is also part of the movement."The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Coming up on today's Movie Show, Andy and Rachel review - Avatar: Fire and Ash - Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. They will also review The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, David, and The Housemaid. Andy and Rachel will mention the Disney+ movie, Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas - Kevin Costner shares the sacred journey of the birth of Jesus. They will also review The Family McMullen(HBO), The Great Flood(Netflix), and Sense & Sensibility: A Modern Retelling. In addition, they will look at streaming series like Fallout S2(Prime Video), Emily in Paris S5(Netflix), Born to be Wild(Apple TV+), and Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles S2 on Paramount+. Here are some honorable mentions:
À l'occasion de la sortie du 3e film événement "Avatar", baptisé "de Feu et Cendres", l'actrice américaine Zoe Saldaña, interprète du personnage Neytiri, se confie au micro de Fun Radio. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
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
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review James Cameron's AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH, the third film in the phenomenally successful “Avatar” franchise. One year after settling in with the Metkayina Clan, Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death. Eventually, they encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe called the Ash People, led by the fiery tribe leader, Varang, who has allied with Jake's enemy, Quaritch, as the conflict on Pandora escalates to devastating consequences. The film stars 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., and Kate Winslet. Avatar: Fire and Ash releases exclusively in theatres and IMAX on December 19, 2025. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is our spoiler-free review for Avatar: Fire and Ash. We return to Pandora to discuss the film's breathtaking visuals, massive scale, and the performances of key characters like Jake Sully and Neytiri, while also unpacking where it falls short. Despite its undeniable spectacle, the story leans heavily on familiar themes and conflicts, offering little meaningful progression, and the dialogue often feels clunky and on-the-nose. We also touch on how the focus on human characters can detract from the richness of Pandora itself. Ultimately, Avatar: Fire and Ash is stunning to watch, but leaves us wanting more from its storytelling.Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third film in the phenomenally successful “Avatar” franchise, opens exclusively in theatres worldwide December 19, 2025. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREFollow Eatcentric - Same geeks. New Eats
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.
insta : laboite2chocolat ou la_boitedechocolatPour ce 14 eme et dernier épisode de mi saison, on va causer d'Avatar 2, et oui on s'est synchronisé avec la sortie du 3, c'est ti pas beau ça, hein ?Alors en gros Avatar 2eme du nom ça parle de quoi ?Et bien c'est James Cameron qui revient après une décennie à mariner dans son jacuzzi en se disant :« Et si je refaisais le 1… mais mouillé ? »Jake Sully joue les darons commando alors qu'il n'arrive déjà pas à gérer un seul de ses gosses sans qu'il se fasse enlever, blesser ou qu'il déclenche une guerre intergalactique. Neytiri, elle, passe 3h de film à avoir la haine : contre les humains, contre Jake, contre le script — à ce stade, même elle, elle ne sait plus pourquoi elle crie.Les humains reviennent encore, parce qu'ils ont apparemment décidé que Pandora était un immense Airbnb sans caution, et ils se pointent en mode : « On a cloné ton pire ennemi, le Colonel Reyel ! »On dirait un divorce toxique, mais avec des mitrailleuses.Ensuite, la famille Sully débarque chez les Na'vi aquatiques, une communauté tellement chill qu'on dirait qu'ils vivent sous infusion de kombucha. Cameron passe 2h à nous montrer de l'eau : belle eau, eau triste, eau rapide, eau lente — c'est un documentaire National Geographic sous Red Bull.Et puis LA scène baleines.Les tulkuns (famille de Félicien de Loft Story 2) ces énormes gentils géants pacifistes, se font exploser par des humains qui les chassent afin de venir taquiner le fond de leurs glotte !Le final ?Une copie de Titanic... qui vient s'ajouter à une liste déjà assez longue de copie (Pocahontas, Le Livre de la Jungle, Pinocchio, Aliens, True Lies, Abyss, etc)Tout le monde se bat, tout prend feu, MÊME SOUS L'EAU (parce que oui, Cameron s'en fout de la science), et Spider continue de faire des choix tellement stupides que même un Sims ferait mieux.Et sinon à la fin ça dit quoi ?Et bien tout le monde pleure, tout le monde saigne, Jake dit « la famille c'est sacré » alors que c'est vraiment le père le plus flingué du monde, et Cameron rigole en comptant les milliards pour financer Avatar 17 : La Voie de la Mousse.Pour parler de ce film culte mais pas si culte que ça, on retrouve Thomas, Charlie, Jennifer, Mia et notre Pépinot.Nous on se retrouve mi Janvier les amis, en attendant passez de bonnes fêtes, soyez cool avec votre prochain, mais surtout n'oubliez pas, vous êtes l'élite des gens bien, c'est juste que les autres ne vous le dise pas assez souvent, parce que c'est des tocards !N'hésitez pas d'ailleurs à nous LAISSER DES COMMENTAIRES ET AUSSI DES BONNES ETOILES (déjà parce qu'on est des gens cool), et puis aussi suggérez nous des films, on les fera avec plaisir.VOUS ETES DE PLUS EN PLUS NOMBREUX, SOYEZ DE MOINS EN MOINS TIMIDE voici notre mail pour toutes suggestions / propositions de films : laboitedechocolatmail@gmail.com Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Y'ALL MIND IF A WHITE BOY SPEAKS A LITLLE NA'VI? With the third entry a week away, it's time for us to venture into the world of Pandora and into the mind of one of the greatest directors of all time -- James Cameron. The tale of Jake Sully and Neytiri has been his baby -- in the works since the 90's and taking years of technological advancements to bring to life. But beyond all the wonder and the sheen, is there something truly juicy to munch on? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they take a look at the highest grossing film of all time -- James Cameron's AVATAR!
The literally-defies-description-from-how-amazing-she-is Alicia Vela-Bailey, everyone! Learning about how you infused empathetic connection into Neytiri and Varang's movements alike, and so many more wonderful insights, was a true honour mate
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
FILMOTECAMURCIA.ESCiclo IMAGO CIVITAS - Sábado 4 de octubre / 19:30 horasAl final de la escapada (À bout de soufflé; Jean – Luc Godard, 2003). Francia. 89'. VOSE. Michel (JP Belmondo) es un ex-figurante de cine admirador de Bogart. Tras robar un coche en Marsella para ir a París, mata fortuitamente a un motorista de la policía. En París busca a Patricia (Jean Seberg), una joven burguesa americana, que aspira a ser escritora y vende el NY Herald Tribune por los Campos Elíseos; sueña con matricularse en la Sorbona y escribir algún día en ese periódico. Michel ignora que la policía lo está buscando por la muerte del motorista.Ciclo CLINT EASTWOOD: EL ÚLTIMO CLÁSICO - Sábado 4 de octubre / 21:30 horasSin perdón (Unforgiven; Clint Eastwood, 1992). Estados Unidos. 126'. VOSE. William Munny es un pistolero retirado, viudo y padre de familia, que tiene dificultades económicas para sacar adelante a su hijos. Su única salida es hacer un último trabajo. En compañía de un viejo colega y de un joven inexperto, Munny tendrá que matar a dos hombres que cortaron la cara a una prostituta. Ciclo IMAGO CIVITAS - Domingo 5 de octubre / 18:00 horasThe Brutalist (Brady Corbet, 2024). Estados Unidos. 215'. VOSEHuyendo de la Europa de la posguerra, el visionario arquitecto László Toth llega a USA para reconstruir su vida, su obra y su matrimonio con su esposa Erzsébet tras verse obligados a separarse durante la guerra. László se establece en Pensilvania, donde el empresario industrial Harrison Lee Van Buren reconoce su talento para la arquitectura. Pero amasar poder y forjarse un legado tiene su precio.Ciclo CLINT EASTWOOD: EL ÚLTIMO CLÁSICO - Jueves 9 de octubre / 21:15 horasEl sargento de hierro (Hearthbreak ridge; Clint Eastwood,1986). Estados Unidos. 126'. VOSE. El sargento Tom Highway, veterano de las guerras de Vietnam y Corea, vuelve a los Estados Unidos para llevar a cabo una misión nada fácil: instruir a un grupo de novatos desmotivados e indisciplinados para convertirlos en auténticos marines.ESTRENOS DE LA SEMANAThe Smashing Machine (Ben Safdie), con Dwayne Johnson y Emily Blunt.La historia real del luchador Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson), figura clave en el origen de la UFC, que retrata su meteórico ascenso y caída en el brutal mundo de las artes marciales mixtas, al que se enfrentó con coraje y el apoyo incondicional de su mujer Dawn Staples (Emily Blunt). Una vida llena de ambición y sacrificio del que fue dos veces campeón de este torneo.La sospecha de Sofía (Imanol Uribe), basada en la novela de Paloma Sánchez-Garnica. Con Álex González y Aura Garrido.La vida de Sofía y Daniel se anticipa prometedora y feliz hasta que Daniel recibe una enigmática invitación para ir a conocer a su madre biológica a un Berlín del Este sumido en plena Guerra Fría. Sin él saberlo, aceptar esa invitación se convertirá en el mayor error de su vida ya que se convertirá en la pieza esencial del plan secreto de la KGB para establecer su centro operativo en la España franquista y en el que su hermano gemelo, Klaus, jugará un papel clave, usurpándole la identidad, la familia y la vida entera. Desde ese momento, Sofía vivirá en una continua sospecha.Parecido a un asesinato (Antonio Hernández). Basada en la novela de Juan Bolea. Con Blanca Suárez y Eduardo NoriegaEva vive un momento feliz, con una nueva pareja, Nazario, escritor de éxito, y su hija, Alicia, una adolescente con la que espera congeniar; por fin tiene una familia que le permitirá olvidar el pasado. Pero no será tan fácil. El horror que sufrió con José, su ex marido, un policía posesivo y violento vuelve para amenazar su paraíso; de nada le servirá esconderse en el refugio de su infancia, nada podrá protegerla. Será un viaje hacia el miedo, hasta un lugar de consecuencias terribles que afectarán a todos. Nada es lo que parece... Todos son testigos de verdades paralelas.Avatar: El sentido del agua (James Cameron) Con Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Winslet y Stephen LangMás de una década después de los acontecimientos de 'Avatar', los Na'vi Jake Sully, Neytiri y sus hijos viven en paz en los bosques de Pandora hasta que regresan los hombres del cielo. Entonces comienzan los problemas que persiguen sin descanso a la familia Sully, que decide hacer un gran sacrificio para mantener a su pueblo a salvo y seguir ellos con vida.
NA'VI VS NA' VI?! Use code 50REELREJECTS to get 50% OFF plus free shipping on your first Factor box at https://bit.ly/4ftNIcS! OHHHH WE COOKIN'!! The brand‑new Avatar 3: Fire and Ash trailer dropped during The Fantastic Four screenings and we lost it in the theater! Greg Alba & John Humphrey break down every jaw‑dropping moment from the teaser: intense battles between Jake Sully, Neytiri and the war‑like Ash People / Mangkwan clan led by Varang (Oona Chaplin), fire‑wielding Na'vi riding burning banshees, the haunting realization that the Ash People have rejected Eywa, internal Na'vi conflict and tragic grief over Neteyam's death, Jake and Neytiri's kids in peril—especially young Kiri (Sigourney Weaver) facing Varang's threat—Spider's shifting allegiances and Quaritch's alliance with the Ash people—that shot of Captain Quaritch stepping into Ash territory with red war paint was chilling. We also catch glimpses of the peaceful Wind Traders in sky‑ships, returning faces like Sam Worthington's Jake Sully, Zoe Saldaña's Neytiri, Cliff Curtis as Tonowari, Kate Winslet as Ronal, Edie Falco's General Ardmore, Stephen Lang's Recombinant Quaritch, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, and newcomer David Thewlis as Peylak. This trailer teases family trauma, volcanic biomes, aerial banshee fights, love between Lo'ak and Tsireya, internal Na'vi civil war, the return of RDA forces and possible human off‑world implications beyond Pandora's atmosphere. Featuring themes of grief, vengeance, redemption, war, fire vs water, tribal division—you can feel the emotional punch and stakes going in deeper than ever. Avatar: Fire and Ash, directed by James Cameron, hits theaters December 19, 2025. Don't miss our full breakdown reaction—subscribe, hit the bell icon, and dive in with us! Cast and characters featured include: Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), Kiri (Sigourney Weaver), Colonel Quaritch (Stephen Lang), Tonowari (Cliff Curtis), Ronal (Kate Winslet), General Ardmore (Edie Falco), Parker Selfridge (Giovanni Ribisi), Dr. Norm Spellman (Joel David Moore), Mo'at (CCH Pounder), Lo'ak (Britain Dalton), Tsireya (Bailey Bass), Peylak (David Thewlis), Varang (Oona Chaplin), Dr. Ian Garvin (Jemaine Clement), and more. Pack your banshee, it's going to be explosive! 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
insta : laboite2chocolat ou la_boitedechocolatPour ce 40 eme et dernier épisode, on décolle direction Pandora !Et oui, fin de saison oblige, il nous fallait un gros film, du coup c'est tombé sur Avatar, rassurez vous il y en aura d'autre et puis surtout,comme vous pourrez l'écouter à la fin de cet épisode, il y a encore débat sur le fait que ce film soit culte ou pas, j'en dis pas plus, vous découvrirez ça par vous même.Alors certes dernier épisode de saison, mais épisode généreux !Du coup, Avatar, ça raconte quoi ?Et bien imagine t'es un marine en fauteuil roulant, t'as la dalle, pas de jambes, mais un ticket pour Pandora — aka le Club Med alien rempli de Manouches de 3 mètres, qui vivent à poil dans un parc naturel glow-in-the-dark.Là-bas, les humains veulent péter l'écosystème pour creuser un minerai qui s'appelle littéralement… UNOBTANIUM. Oui. Le scénariste a tapé “ Les presque titres de David guetta” et a jamais corrigé.Entre en scène Jake Sully, notre héros sans charisme, qui prend possession d'un corps de Na'vi qu'il contrôle littéralement en 2-2,en plus de ça il va tomber amoureux d'une Na'vi badass — Neytiri, 50 % dans le love mais 50 % bientôt en couple par contre 100% pas d'accord avec la déforestation.Et là c'est parti pour 2h40 de Kamasutra éco-friendly, de mantras new age et de baston entre des hélicos bourrés de testostérone et des arcs faits avec du bambou recyclé.... et un méchant, oh lala... Est ce qu'on peut faire encore plus cliché ?. Pour ce dernier épisode nous retrouvons Thomas, Charlie, l'autre Thomas, Jennifer, Mia et Pierre.Bonnes vacances à vous, PROFITEZ EN POUR VOUS SUIVRE SUR INSTA, et pour le reste on se retrouve très vite !N'hésitez pas d'ailleurs à nous LAISSER DES COMMENTAIRES ET AUSSI DES BONNES ETOILES (déjà parce qu'on est des gens cool), et puis aussi suggérez nous des films, on les fera avec plaisir.VOUS ETES DE PLUS EN PLUS NOMBREUX, SOYEZ DE MOINS EN MOINS TIMIDE voici notre mail pour toutes suggestions / propositions de films : laboitedechocolatmail@gmail.com Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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.
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.”
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.
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