Ep. 690 - The Avatar (2009) Episode
It's an all Avatar all the time episode! To celebrate the recent Avatar IMAX re-release, David, Devindra, and Jeff dive into Avatar's cultural significance (or lack thereof), the recent IMAX release, its problematic themes, and its success as a piece of sci-fi action entertainment.
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\nShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
\nIntro - Avatar's cultural relevance, overall quality, and themes
\nFeatured Review (~1:07:40)
\nAvatar
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