We dive into James Cameron’s “The Abyss” and discuss:

“Curiosity is the most powerful thing you own.“ – James Cameron

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“In the Heart of the Sea” (IMDB) / “Dept. Q” (IMDB)

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We load up Zach Cregger’s “Weapons” and discuss:

“Our job as Americans and as Republicans is to dislodge the traitors from every place where they’ve been sent to do their traitorous work.” – Joseph McCarthy

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“Spontaneous” (IMDB) / “Fantastic Voyage” (IMDB)

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We merge with Alison Brie’s “Together” and discuss:

“Every heart sings a song, incomplete, until another heart whispers back.“ – Plato

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Chase Bliss Pedals / “Sovereign” (IMDB)

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We rocket into Guillermo del Toro’s “Pacific Rim” and discuss:

“Imagine all the people living life in peace.“ – John Lennon, from “Imagine”

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“I said Oatmilk” directed by Justin Betancourt

“War of the Worlds” (IMDB) / “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” (IMDB)

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We sight George Clooney’s “The American” and discuss:

“Love is like war: easy to begin but very hard to stop.“ – H.L. Mencken

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“The Thin Red Line” (IMDB) / “Winner” (IMDB)

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We try out Penny Marshall’s “A League of Their Own” and discuss:

“The development of leadership, initiative, and self-confidence in the girls who are to have the tremendously increased responsibilities of women must carry in another generation is surely of vast importance. If they can be encouraged to think, judge, and act on their own responsibility they gain an asset that should prove of great future value.“ – from the Charm School Guide for All American Girls

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“Renaissance Man” (IMDB) / “Aurora” (YouTube)

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We soar into James Gunn’s “Superman” and discuss:

“To me, punk is about being an individual and going against the grain and standing up and saying ‘This is who I am’.“ – Joey Ramone

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“Materialists” (IMDB) / “Shazam!” (IMDB)

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We salute Steve Martin’s “¡Three Amigos!” and discuss:

“All for one and one for all, united we stand divided we fall.“ – Alexandre Dumas, from The Three Musketeers

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“Like Water for Chocolate” (IMDB) / “Brewster’s Millions” (IMDB)

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We joyride through Brad Pitt’s “F1: The Movie” and discuss:

“No one is bigger than the team. If you can’t do things our way, you’re not getting time here and we don’t care who you are.“ – Gregg Popovich

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“Gran Turismo” (IMDB) / “A League of Their Own” (IMDB)

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We behold Danny Boyle’s “28 Years Later” and discuss:

“The reason that clichés become clichés is that they are the hammers and screwdrivers in the toolbox of communication.“ – Terry Pratchett

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“Red Rooms” (IMDB) / “Contagion” (IMDB)

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