Here at Liminal, we are trying to engage with art that helps us explore the space in our lives between the meaningful and the mundane. Novels are a great way to do that. Films are another great way, and one that possibly more people engage on a regular basis.

In this episode, I have my friend Bida joined me for a conversation about film. Here are some of the things Bida and I discussed:

-What are some of our favorite movies & directors

-Is there a real difference between a film and a movie?

-What is the difference between a novel and a film?

-Why should we care about the Director of a film?

-How to watch a film?

Hang in to the end where we reveal this month’s Liminal film!

In this episode, Michael, Dave and Matt discuss Parts 4, 5 & the Epilogue of the Moviegoer. 

Included in this episode:

1. Michael & Dave's Melancholy Tradition & Matt's Love for Collecting Books
2. Why does Kate say suicide keeps her alive?
3. Aunt Emily's Tirade
4. Our Thoughts on the Ambiguous Ending of Part 5
5. Why Did Binx end his Search and "Settle Down"?
6. Our General Takeaways from Percy's Novel

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In this episode, Michael & Brett discuss Part Three of the Moviegoer.

We discuss: The Malaise, the Ways Binx tries to escape boredom, Rotations, Fire Drops, Does Modern Marketing Only Manipulate People's Boredom?, Celtics vs. Kings and more!

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The Liminal community discussion of The Moviegoer is Saturday, January 30th at 7:30pm! To receive the Zoom link make sure to sign up to the newsletter!

In this episode, Michael & Jamie discuss Part 2 of The Moviegoer including:

The Veritical & Horizontal Dimensions of The Search
Percy on the Limitation of Scientific Knowledge
Repetitions
Peanut Brittle, Disney, Boston Halloween, and more!


Resources cited:
Jessica Hooten Wilson, Reading Walker Percy's Novels
Walker Percy, The Message in the Bottle (see essay #1, The Delta Factor)


Final Group Discussion is January 30th!


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Liminal Pod #2 - The Moviegoer by Walker Percy

In this episode, Michael and Patti discuss Part One of Walker Percy's National Book Award winner, The Moviegoer. 

In our initial episode, Michael & Sara introduce Liminal!

What is Liminal? (Did Michael make this term up?)

Who is Walker Percy and Why Should I Read The Moviegoer?

When Will the Liminal Community Discuss the Book Live?

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