Secrets of Movies and TV Shows StarQuest Media
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- TV & Film
We discuss the deeper meanings and goes beyond the surface of our favorite movies and TV shows.
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The Secrets of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Discussing the Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jeff Haecker dive into the portrayal of beloved characters, concerning changes, and the nature of totalitarian systems.
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The Secrets of Casablanca
Casablanca remains a timeless masterpiece. Robert King, Noëlle Crowe, and Shelly Kelly discuss the film's WW2 setting and how the characters are transformed by self-sacrifice and love, patriotic ardor, and courage; virtues that are as relevant as ever today.
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The Secrets of Dune 2
Return to Arrakis! Jack Baruzzini, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss the epic Dune sequel, it's amazing production and its themes around the Fremen culture; the symbolic importance of water; justice v. vengeance; and relevance to contemporary issues.
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The Secrets of Hoosiers
"Hoosiers" is based on a true story of a small-town Indiana high school basketball team and is regarded as a classic of the sport film genre. Fr. Joseph Sund and Jonathan Koral discuss the movies themes of compassion, teamwork, and redemption.
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The Secrets of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Season 1
The Monsterverse! Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker discuss the Monarch series on AppleTV+ and its impact on the wider Monsterverse, as well ss the themes of collateral damage and the huan costs and societal impacts of real-world catastrophes.
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The Secrets of Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Diving into the 2022 Ghostbusters sequel, Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Rob Leonardi discuss the themes of legacy, family, and reconciliation; the non-neurotypical heroine; and the film's emotional depth, as well as the classic theme of good v. evil.