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Episode 423 – Live Action Avatar and Dune (or Why We Can’t Have Nice Things)
Why Do Hacks Feel the Need to Destroy Everything
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender Series from Netflix and the Warner Bros. feature film Dune: Part 2.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07
AtLAB: 5:44
Dune Part 2: 37:28
Avatar the Last Airbender (Season 1) (Netflix)
Out of 10 This Really is the Story of the Ember Island Players
Darryl: 4.5/10
Brian: 4/10
Summary
In the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix, Aang, a young Airbender who has been frozen in an iceberg for 100 years, awakens to find the world ravaged by the Fire Nation. As the Avatar, the only individual capable of mastering all four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, and Air), Aang embarks on a journey to restore balance to the world. He joins forces with siblings Katara, a water bender, and Sokka, a talented Southern Water Tribe warrior, and together they face challenges and adventures as Aang trains to hone his bending abilities and fulfill his destiny. This remix of the beloved animated series bastardizes the core elements of the original story while presenting it through a live-action lens.
Cast:
Main Characters:
– Aang: Gordon Cormier
– Katara: Kiawentiio Tarbell
– Sokka: Ian Ousley
– Prince Zuko: Dallas Liu
– Uncle Iroh: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
– Azula: Elizabeth Yu
– Fire Lord Ozai: Daniel Dae Kim
Supporting Characters:
– Suki: Maria Zhang
– Yukari (Suki’s mother): Tamlyn Tomita
– Gran Gran (Katara and Sokka’s grandmother): Casey Camp-Horinek
– Jet: Sebastian Amoruso
– The Mechanist: Danny Pudi
– Commander Zhao: Ken Leung
Episodes
Episode 1
Title: Aang
Directed By: Michael Goi
Written by: Albert Kim & Michael Dante DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko
Episode 2
Title: Warriors
Directed By: Michael Goi
Written By: Joshua Hale Fialkov
Episode 3
Title: Omashu
Directed By: Michael Balfry
Written By: Christine Boylan
Episode 4
Title: Into the Dark
Directed By: Albert Kim
Written By: Keely MacDonald
Episode 5
Title: The Southern Air Temple
Directed By: Lauren Lynex
Written By: Lauren Lynex
Episode 6
Title: The Spirit World
Directed By: Arun A. Mylvaganam
Written By: Katie Lovejoy
Episode 7
Title: Siege of the North
Directed By: Bharat Nalluri
Written By: Nicole Yoo
Episode 8
Title: Crossroads of Destiny
Directed By: Albert Kim & Jabbar Raisani
Written By: Albert Kim & Katie Lovejoy
Production
Produced by (activist) Albert Kim
Production Companies Netflix and Rideback
Top Production Notes:
Positives:
Cinematography and Visual Effects: The live-action portrayal of the world is visually stunning, with impressive bending effects and detailed set design.
Casting Choices: Some viewers find certain actors, particularly the young leads, to be well-cast and embody the characters’ personalities effectively.
Negatives:
Pacing and Storytelling Choices: Some critics found the pacing of the first season to be slow and felt the show condensed plot points from the original series, potentially hindering character development and impacting the overall story flow.
Deviation from the Source Material: While some viewers appreciate the show’s attempt to adapt the story for a live-action format, others felt certain changes to the narrative or character arcs were unnecessary and took away from the essence of the original.
Budget
The budget for the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix is reported to be $15 million per episode. This means the entire first season, consisting of eight episodes, reportedly cost $120 million to produce.
Dune: Part 2 (2024)
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Darryl: 6.25/10
Brian: 4/10
Summary
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Why Do Hacks Feel the Need to Destroy Everything
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender Series from Netflix and the Warner Bros. feature film Dune: Part 2.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07
AtLAB: 5:44
Dune Part 2: 37:28
Avatar the Last Airbender (Season 1) (Netflix)
Out of 10 This Really is the Story of the Ember Island Players
Darryl: 4.5/10
Brian: 4/10
Summary
In the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix, Aang, a young Airbender who has been frozen in an iceberg for 100 years, awakens to find the world ravaged by the Fire Nation. As the Avatar, the only individual capable of mastering all four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, and Air), Aang embarks on a journey to restore balance to the world. He joins forces with siblings Katara, a water bender, and Sokka, a talented Southern Water Tribe warrior, and together they face challenges and adventures as Aang trains to hone his bending abilities and fulfill his destiny. This remix of the beloved animated series bastardizes the core elements of the original story while presenting it through a live-action lens.
Cast:
Main Characters:
– Aang: Gordon Cormier
– Katara: Kiawentiio Tarbell
– Sokka: Ian Ousley
– Prince Zuko: Dallas Liu
– Uncle Iroh: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
– Azula: Elizabeth Yu
– Fire Lord Ozai: Daniel Dae Kim
Supporting Characters:
– Suki: Maria Zhang
– Yukari (Suki’s mother): Tamlyn Tomita
– Gran Gran (Katara and Sokka’s grandmother): Casey Camp-Horinek
– Jet: Sebastian Amoruso
– The Mechanist: Danny Pudi
– Commander Zhao: Ken Leung
Episodes
Episode 1
Title: Aang
Directed By: Michael Goi
Written by: Albert Kim & Michael Dante DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko
Episode 2
Title: Warriors
Directed By: Michael Goi
Written By: Joshua Hale Fialkov
Episode 3
Title: Omashu
Directed By: Michael Balfry
Written By: Christine Boylan
Episode 4
Title: Into the Dark
Directed By: Albert Kim
Written By: Keely MacDonald
Episode 5
Title: The Southern Air Temple
Directed By: Lauren Lynex
Written By: Lauren Lynex
Episode 6
Title: The Spirit World
Directed By: Arun A. Mylvaganam
Written By: Katie Lovejoy
Episode 7
Title: Siege of the North
Directed By: Bharat Nalluri
Written By: Nicole Yoo
Episode 8
Title: Crossroads of Destiny
Directed By: Albert Kim & Jabbar Raisani
Written By: Albert Kim & Katie Lovejoy
Production
Produced by (activist) Albert Kim
Production Companies Netflix and Rideback
Top Production Notes:
Positives:
Cinematography and Visual Effects: The live-action portrayal of the world is visually stunning, with impressive bending effects and detailed set design.
Casting Choices: Some viewers find certain actors, particularly the young leads, to be well-cast and embody the characters’ personalities effectively.
Negatives:
Pacing and Storytelling Choices: Some critics found the pacing of the first season to be slow and felt the show condensed plot points from the original series, potentially hindering character development and impacting the overall story flow.
Deviation from the Source Material: While some viewers appreciate the show’s attempt to adapt the story for a live-action format, others felt certain changes to the narrative or character arcs were unnecessary and took away from the essence of the original.
Budget
The budget for the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix is reported to be $15 million per episode. This means the entire first season, consisting of eight episodes, reportedly cost $120 million to produce.
Dune: Part 2 (2024)
Out of 10 Why Did Lady Jessica Go Full Super-Villains
Darryl: 6.25/10
Brian: 4/10
Summary
Picking up after the events of the first film, Pa