We think back on our experiences with the character of the Joker, and his evolution through comics and film. Then we examine how Joaquin Phoenix portrays this latest incarnation. Surprisingly, we discover this movie is much funnier than we thought.

This week we look at two movies and a video game, which deal with the theme of failure. We reflect on what it means to fail for each of us, we opine on the genius of Gene Hackman (not a failure), and try to sort out the difference between failure and death within stories.

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This week we think back about types of sacrifice characters make, and find we have a similar view of sacrifice. We're not sure, however, if we agree with Spock.

We think back on one graphic novel, one video game, and one movie, which helped inform our view of destiny. We discuss everything from Greek myth to Harry Potter, while trying to avoid time travel. The big question this week is if you think your destiny is predetermined. Or do you have free will? Based on the stories we love, if a prophecy is made, it better be fulfilled!

Three brothers select two movies and a TV series from our childhood that helped shape our notion of love. We realize that a good love story needs to have an element of fate, an element of risk, and an element of tragedy to make an impact. Think back with us on the stories that influenced your view of love.

We reflect on our first theme this week... Hope. We agreed Star Wars is off limits, but we still manage to discuss who represents hope in Episode IV. We pass on counting how many times they say hope in Rouge One. And we'll try and figure out the difference between hope and faith. This week we select a movie, a comic book, and a video game from our childhood that helped shape our notion of "HOPE."