Is Lady Eboshi the villain—or a visionary? The Ghibli Gang unpacks Princess Mononoke’s moral complexity, historical roots, and haunting beauty. With Pat Mason, Victor Lams, Jeff Haecker & Thomas Salerno.

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A rollicking look at The Blues Brothers: faith-fueled purpose, gospel epiphany, and R&B royalty power the chaos. With Jeff Haecker, Kathryn Laffrey, and Victor Lams. Is slapstick a vessel for grace?

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Mortality, dignity, and the end of the Old West—was John Wayne’s farewell his boldest statement? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, and Thomas Salerno unpack faith, fame, and that unforgettable final shot.

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Is Totoro really about courage, faith, and family? Bold claim: no villain, still gripping. Patrick Mason, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker debate Catbus magic, Shinto notes, and dub vs. sub.

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Is Marvel finally back to form? Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi unpack Thunderbolts: redemption arcs, mental health, Valentina’s dangerous schemes, and a shocking Fantastic Four tease.

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Is Amadeus really about Mozart—or Satan’s fall from grace? Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray break down genius, envy, and divine music in the 1984 film. A chilling study of pride and the sacred.

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Power corrupts, but who decides justice? The clash between Daredevil and Fisk ignites again as Season 1 of Born Again asks: can heroes work within a broken system? Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi dissect every twist.

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What fuels the Beast’s lantern—and why does it matter? Jeff Haecker, Victor Lams, Hannah Murray, and Xander Lams unpack Over the Garden Wall through its complex sibling dynamic, emotional growth arcs, haunting musical cues, and layered visual motifs.

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What happens when a group of boys must become men on a deadly cattle drive? Patrick Mason, Victor Lams, and Dom Bettinelli dissect The Cowboys, masculinity, justice, and the cost of coming of age.

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A sequel with soul but clumsy shoes? Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi weigh in on Moana 2—why didn’t it rise like the original? Was Moana’s transformation earned? Does a demigod need community?

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