Episode 066: Avalon (2001)

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In this episode, we wrap up our series on non-horror Science-Fiction by examining another staple concept of the genre: virtual reality. Join us as we check out Dustin's pick Avalon from 2001, a Japanese-Polish coproduction directed by Mamoru Oshii. Dustin heaps praise upon the film while also giving a detailed account of both Oshii's history and his directorial style. Meanwhile, Jason offers a powerfully contrasting viewpoint after finding himself put off by the film at nearly every level. But before all that, the show almost immediately comes to a grinding halt as the hosts find themselves face to face with stunning news of a revival for the Return of the Living Dead franchise. And so much more! Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com) What We've Been Watching: -Jason: Brooklyn 45 (2023) -Dustin: Army of the Dead (2021) & Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) Show Notes: -Avalon Trailer -Rent Avalon on Amazon Prime -Go check out Reviewed to Death -Support the WGA/SAG Strike -Go learn about the pending revival of the Return of the Living Dead franchise -Related Film: Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer -Related Film: Angel's Egg -Related Film: Patlabor The Movie -Related Film: Patlabor The Movie 2 -Related Film: Ghost in the Shell (1995) -Related Film: Ghost in the Shell (2017) -Related OVA: Dallos -Related Anime: Gatchaman -Related Film: La Jetée -Related Film: 12 Monkeys -Related Film: Night and Fog in Japan -Related Anime: Time Bokan -Related Anime: Urusei Yatsura -Related Artist: Yoshitaka Amano -Related Film: Vampire Hunter D -Related Film: Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence -Related Anime: Patlabor -Related Film: The Red Spectacles -Related Film: Stray Dog – Kerberos Panzer Cop -Related Film: Talking Head -Related Film: Sky Crawlers -Related Short: Sand Whale and Me -Related Manga: Seraphim: 266613336 Wings -Related Film: Blood: The Last Vampire (2000) -Related Film: Blood: The Last Vampire (2009) -Related Novel: Blood: The Last Vampire – Night of Beasts -Related Film: Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade -Related Film: Existenz -Related Score: Log In (Avalon Main Theme) -Related Film: Seven Swords -Related Film: Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon -Related Film: Ip Man -Related Anime: Ranma 1/2 -Related Anime: Maison Ikkoku -Related Film: Ringu -Related Film: Ringu 2 -Related Film: Dark Water -Related Anime: Mobile Suit Gundam 00 -Related Anime: Mob Psycho 100 -Related Film: Blade Runner -Related Topic: Avalon -Related Game: Castlevania II: Simon's Quest -Related Film: Assault Girls -Related Game: Monster Hunter -Related Film: Garm Wars: The Last Druid -Related Film: Kangaroo Jack -Related Game: Ragnarok Online -Related Game: Call of Duty -Related Film: The Matrix -Related Film: Tron -Related Film: Skinamarink -Related Film: Muck -Related Film: Future Kick Next Time: Open Your Eyes (1997)

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