Millennial Classics

Swardiq Mayanja
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Welcome to The Millennial Classics, with Mwamburi Mkaya and Swardiq Mayanja. On this weekly podcast we talk about the best and most memorable movies, music, and culture changing events from our generation.

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    Breaking Down 'A Little Life' by Hanya Yanagihara | Trauma, Tears, and Emotional Turmoil

    The novel focuses on the lives of four friends: Jude St. Francis, a disabled genius with a mysterious past; Willem Ragnarsson, a kind, handsome man who aspires to be an actor; Malcolm Irvine, an architect working at a prestigious firm; and Jean-Baptiste "JB" Marion, a quick-witted painter who wants to make a name in the art world. The book follows their relationships changing under the influence of success, wealth, addiction, and pride.

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    Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky | Millennial Book Review

    Children of Time is a 2015 science fiction novel by author Adrian Tchaikovsky. The novel follows the evolution of a civilization of genetically modified Portia labiata on a terraformed exoplanet, guided by an artificial intelligence based on the personality of one of the human terraformers of the planet.

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    Is 'Dune' the New King of Sci-Fi? | Dune Part 2 Movie Review

    Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

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    Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire | Millennial Classics

    The fourth movie in the Harry Potter franchise sees Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) returning for his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, along with his friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson). There is an upcoming tournament between the three major schools of magic, with one participant selected from each school by the Goblet of Fire. When Harry's name is drawn, even though he is not eligible and is a fourth player, he must compete in the dangerous contest.

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    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Millennial Classic

    Harry Potter's (Daniel Radcliffe) third year at Hogwarts starts off badly when he learns deranged killer Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has escaped from Azkaban prison and is bent on murdering the teenage wizard. While Hermione's (Emma Watson) cat torments Ron's (Rupert Grint) sickly rat, causing a rift among the trio, a swarm of nasty Dementors is sent to protect the school from Black. A mysterious new teacher helps Harry learn to defend himself, but what is his secret tie to Sirius Black?

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    BEST Movies of 2023! Which 2023 Movies Are Critics Calling Future Classics?

    Buri and Swardiq Mayanja discuss movies and their personal lists. They mention using Letterbox to track movie reviews and updates. Buri recommends the movie "Michael Clayton" without action but captivating. They also talk about creating a Plex account to share movies. They plan to discuss their top ten list, starting with numbers 10-6, before moving on to their top five and honorable mentions. Swardiq Mayanja and Buri discuss their podcast on millennial classics, focusing on the best movies of 2023. They express disappointment in big blockbuster movies and superhero films, but mention some standout films like "Dungeons and Dragons" and "John Wick 4." Swardiq expresses hope that these future classics will be remembered in years to come. Buri and Swardiq Mayanja discuss their top movie picks. Buri mentions his favorite movies, including Barbie and The Killer, while Swardiq talks about Oppenheimer and Spider-Verse. They also mention a courtroom drama called "The Burial" starring Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones, which is based on a true story. They express frustration with streaming services like Amazon Prime Video. Despite criticizing superhero movies, Swardiq acknowledges the impact they had in 2023. Swardiq Mayanja praises Guardians of the Galaxy volume three, saying it exceeded his expectations and was a perfect ending to the franchise. Buri agrees, mentioning that James Gunn's return as director added to its success. They both highlight Rocket Raccoon's character development and praise the movie for being enjoyable and well-made. Moving on, they discuss Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, praising its action scenes and global locations. Buri mentions that it feels grounded compared to other action movies and appreciates its execution in terms of acting, cinematography, and score. Despite being overlooked at the box office, they believe it will be remembered as a great film in the future. Swardiq Mayanja and Buri discuss the movie "Killers of the Flower Moon", praising its acting, storytelling, and historical relevance. They highlight the impact of point of view (POV) in movies and discuss how certain communities are ignored until their stories gain attention. The conversation also touches on systemic wealth extraction and the legal mistreatment faced by the Osage Nation. They appreciate Martin Scorsese's self-awareness in telling this story. Swardiq Mayanja mentions being in Colorado while discussing a scene from the movie. The transcript concludes with a mention of their respective number four movies: "Mission Bosmo" for Buri and "Past Lives" for Swardiq Mayanja, which they express enthusiasm about.

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    How Chamber of Secrets Raised the Stakes in the Harry Potter Saga!

    This week we are reviewing the 2nd movie in the Harry Potter Franchise: Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets The second instalment of boy wizard Harry Potter's adventures at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, based on the novel by JK Rowling. A mysterious elf tells Harry to expect trouble during his second year at Hogwarts, but nothing can prepare him for trees that fight back, flying cars, spiders that talk and deadly warnings written in blood on the walls of the school.

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    J.K. Rowling's Masterpiece of Fantasy: A Book Review on the World-Building in 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a fantasy novel written by British author J. K. Rowling. The first novel in the Harry Potter series and Rowling's debut novel, it follows Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday, when he receives a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry makes close friends and a few enemies during his first year at the school and with the help of his friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, he faces an attempted comeback by the dark wizard Lord Voldemort, who killed Harry's parents, but failed to kill Harry when he was just 15 months old.

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Welcome to The Millennial Classics, with Mwamburi Mkaya and Swardiq Mayanja. On this weekly podcast we talk about the best and most memorable movies, music, and culture changing events from our generation.

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    Swardiq Mayanja
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