Wherein we discuss themes such as confronting evil, the psychology of space, reverting to a reptilian state, motherhood, our relationship with technology and (re)gaining humanity.

Dedicated to Bill Paxton

In this installment of "Cameron Ex Machina", we analyze The Terminator.

We will discuss such themes as the unstoppable nature of technology, the future, imitation and intuition, the Oedipus complex, preparation for parenthood, and becoming the legend.

Our first film in this new era of the Mythic Movie Maker Podcast. We will be going through the films of James Cameron in a series we will call "Cameron Ex Machina".

In this film we discuss such mythological themes as taboo, the Frankenstein story, man's hubris to control nature, role reversals, and the realms of light and shadow.

Wherein we discuss themes such as the fickle nature of fame, masculinity and femininity, rebuilding the ego, old times vs. new times, reality and fiction, integration and why you need to own property in Hollywood.

Wherein we discuss themes such as justice, innocence, Christianity, Reconstruction, true evil, noble lies and making a myth.

Wherein we discuss themes that include dragons, monsters, masks, folk tales and becoming the myth.

Wherein we discuss themes such as truth, identity, authenticity, morality and the power of storytelling.

Wherein we discuss themes such as identity, immobilization, gnosis and illumination, transformation and Rumplestilskin.

Wherein we discuss themes such as maturity, ownership and power, trials and demons.

Wherein we discuss and at times debate themes such as dragons, princesses and white knights, spirit guides and breaking free.