The Filmcast

Ep. 690 - The Avatar (2009) Episode


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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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    Intro
    - Avatar's cultural relevance, overall quality, and themes
    Featured Review (~1:07:40)
    Avatar

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