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It’s fatherhood month on our podcast! And we’re kicking things off by comparing two iconic depictions of fatherhood in cinema: the classic BICYCLE THIEVES, and the more contemporary PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS. We compare and contrast these relationships between fathers and sons, and how different discourses (expectations, narratives) around fatherhood manifest in both films and the world we live in. We also discuss the implications of race, and what true happiness entails according to C.S. Lewis, Viktor Frankl, and the Ancient Greeks
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose PURSUIT of HAPPYNESS & BICYCLE THIEVES (1:30)
Identifying Fatherhood Discourses (9:20)
Fatherhood Comparisons (17:00)
Conventional vs. Subversive Wisdom (25:48)
The Pressures of Fatherhood (29:25)
Conclusion (42:11)
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Humanity sure is complicated! And that's exactly what the PLANET OF THE APES prequel trilogy wrestles with, as apes gain consciousness and human-like qualities. We wrestle with the final film of this trilogy, WAR, and how despite its imperfections, it serves as a thought-provoking story about the battle for one's soul. 
Introduction (0:00)
WAR: Us vs. Self (1:47)
Final Thoughts on Nature & Humanity in the POTA films (25:51)
Conclusion (37:23)
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Humanity sure is complicated! And that's exactly what the PLANET OF THE APES prequel trilogy wrestles with, as apes gain consciousness and human-like qualities. We navigate the different kinds of conflict depicted in these films (particularly in RISE & DAWN), and how as good science fiction, these stories help us think through what it means to be human in our world today. 
Introduction (0:00)
Stories and the Human Experience (2:06)
RISE: Us vs. Nature (4:09)
DAWN: Us vs. Them (18:11)
Conclusion (39:57)
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Are humans evolving into greatness? Or do the limitations of our nature impede progress? We begin our discussion on the PLANET OF THE APES films, starting with the 1968 original. We reflect on what this story means for us in these uncertain times we live in, and how to navigate the paradox that is humankind. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose PLANET OF THE APES (1:17)
An Extended Twilight Zone Episode (2:39)
A Mirror of Our Humanity (7:32)
Can Human Nature Change? (23:50)
Conclusion (37:59)
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How do we confront the brutality of nature that lies within animals and ourselves? We're diving down the dark rabbit hole that is WATERSHIP DOWN, a so-called "children's" story about colorful topics such as cruelty, tyranny, and the inevitability of your own demise. We have too many laughs trying to discern what this story means, while also discussing everything from the power of myth, to deus ex machina's, and the time a dog attacked Derrick's chicken. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose WATERSHIP DOWN (2:08)
Blending Myth with Reality (5:22)
A Jewish Allegory? (11:51)
When Nature Goes Savage (21:35)
Conclusion (34:07)
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How do we continue to do good, even when everything around us is falling apart? In this week's episode, we continue exploring the theme of acceptance through HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE by Studio Ghibli. Featuring an eclectic family made up of a cursed woman, an insecure wizard, a mute scarecrow, and a fire demon, we find at its heart a tale about carrying one's burdens. We also discuss the difference between Eastern and Western storytelling, and how that's reflected in the films of Hayao Miyazaki. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose 'Howl's Moving Castle' (1:40)
Understanding Miyazaki's Themes & Symbolism (3:29)
Eastern vs. Western Storytelling (10:54)
Sophie Making the Best of Her Situation (16:18)
Confronting Our Insecurities (23:10)
Compassion as Carrying One's Burdens (28:31)
Conclusion (35:36)
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All Things Narrative exists to guide you towards telling and living your story more meaningfully. Learn more about our various workshops at: allthingsnarrative.com and book a storytelling analysis workshop for your group. 
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