218: FernGully: The Last Rainforest + Avatar

Hey film buds,The last weekend of every April brings about Arbor Day, a holiday dedicated to looking forward, planting seeds, and growing a better future. So naturally, we're going to yammer about movies and pretend they're related to Arbor Day.Introduction - 00:00Friend of the Show IntroOpening ChatThe History of Arbor Day - 06:35What are your favorite pop-culture trees?What are your favorite environmentalist characters and movies?Our first tree-centric movie is the 1992 animated cult-classic, FernGully. Joining us to talk about the film is writer, researched, one-time fairy enthusiast, and Friend of the Show Madelaine Davis. We'll review the animated film, as well as discuss the vocal performances, the messaging of the movie, and it's somewhat strange production history.FernGully:The Last Rainforest - 23:12History and BackgroundReview and DiscussionWe're joined by a second Friend of the Show, Nick Delgadillo, to discuss the box-office titan, Avatar. James Cameron is a premiere spectacle-centric filmmaker, who has made some of the most cinematic films ever. We'll review Avatar, discuss the technology of the film, James Cameron, and the legacy of the two.Avatar - 01:02:58Friend of the Show IntroJames Cameron HistoryHistory and BackgroundReview and DiscussionFor the end of our show, we'll round it out with a discussion. First will be a brief chat about What We're Watching, some media news including CinemaCon, Fast X's director shake-up, and more.What We’re Watching, CinemaCon, and More - 02:00:57Total Runtime - 02:12:10Go and listen to all of Mad and Nick’s previous appearances here on the Film Buds Podcast. You can follow Mad and her work on her Instagram, Twitter, and personal website, and you can follow Nick on his IG, Twitter, Discussing Film, Knotfest, or personal website. If you haven't also make sure you listen to last week's episode and get signed up for our monthly newsletter. Talk to y'all next week.Thanks y'all,The BudsBe a Friend to the Film Buds:thefilmbuds.comThe Buds on PatreonThe Buds on bandcamp@filmbuds on Twitter@thefilmbudspodcast on InstagramPaul’s Letterboxd Friend of the Show Past AppearancesEp. 160: Judas and the Black MessiahEp. 164: ZS’s Justice LeagueEp. 168: Mortal Kombat & NobodyEp. 182: Early James GunnEp. 186: Hispanic HeritageEp. 190: Hispanic HorrorEp. 191: Silent HorrorEp. 192: Slasher ExtravaganzaEp. 196: Japanese FilmEp. 202: Simulated WorldsEp. 203: Auteur BiopicsEp. 205: Single-Word ThrillsEp. 212: Women in History