Prometheus (2012) with co-host Sarah
An episode of the Review It Yourself podcast, hosted by Review It Yourself, titled "Prometheus (2012) with co-host Sarah" was published on March 9, 2025 and runs 142 minutes.
March 9, 2025 ·142m · Review It Yourself
Summary
Sarah is back! She and Sean finally discuss one of their oddly favourite films, Prometheus (2012).Discussion Points:-Sean likes this film, but can see it's faults.-Sarah really appreciates the story's set-up and the unusual landscape.-The film's aesthetics and themes versus the execution and uneven tone.-Sarah loves films where people grapple with their faith.-Sarah's recollections of watching the med-pod scene.-The incredibly awful line reads.-Sarah loved the well-rounded character of Doctor Elizabeth Shaw.-Sean and Sarah discuss Alien: Romulus (2024).Raised Questions:-Is this film trying to insult your intelligence?-Does every tie-in with the Alien franchise weaken the direction that Prometheus was trying to take?-Is the script "too hand-hold-y"?-Does the film feel over-edited to you?-Is the crew of 17 too big?-Why does humanity seek answers?-Is the script "too ham-hocked"?-Is David infatuated with Elizabeth Shaw?-Why doesn't Idris Elba's character do anything until the end?-What happens if Archaeologists find the Engineer's robe?Time Stamps:0:06 Welcome to Review It Yourself1:23 The Long-Awaited Prometheus Review7:21 The Film's Opening and Visuals12:38 Themes of Creation and Faith16:18 Exploring the Characters and Their Dynamics20:59 The Engineers and Their Significance25:59 The Unfolding of the Plot29:33 The Role of David and AI Commentary32:41 Critique of Character Development34:51 Action vs. Atmosphere in Storytelling35:50 The Philosophical Questions Raised37:03 The Flaws and Strengths of Prometheus44:43 Love, Relationships, and Their Portrayal49:01 Conclusion: A Mixed Bag of Ideas1:14:10 Character Introductions1:15:23 David's Understanding of Love1:20:58 Quarantine Procedures1:23:42 The Importance of Emotional Reactions1:29:30 The Horrors of Creation1:30:27 Themes of Control and Gender1:37:48 The Nature of Faith1:47:18 The Engineers' Intentions1:52:39 The Final Confrontation1:58:08 The Complexity of Faith2:09:14 A Mixed Bag of Themes2:18:17 The Implications of Scientific Discovery2:20:14 The Value of Long-Form DiscussionsThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
Sarah is back! She and Sean finally discuss one of their oddly favourite films, Prometheus (2012).
Discussion Points:
-Sean likes this film, but can see it's faults.
-Sarah really appreciates the story's set-up and the unusual landscape.
-The film's aesthetics and themes versus the execution and uneven tone.
-Sarah loves films where people grapple with their faith.
-Sarah's recollections of watching the med-pod scene.
-The incredibly awful line reads.
-Sarah loved the well-rounded character of Doctor Elizabeth Shaw.
-Sean and Sarah discuss Alien: Romulus (2024).
Raised Questions:
-Is this film trying to insult your intelligence?
-Does every tie-in with the Alien franchise weaken the direction that Prometheus was trying to take?
-Is the script "too hand-hold-y"?
-Does the film feel over-edited to you?
-Is the crew of 17 too big?
-Why does humanity seek answers?
-Is the script "too ham-hocked"?
-Is David infatuated with Elizabeth Shaw?
-Why doesn't Idris Elba's character do anything until the end?
-What happens if Archaeologists find the Engineer's robe?
Time Stamps:
0:06 Welcome to Review It Yourself
1:23 The Long-Awaited Prometheus Review
7:21 The Film's Opening and Visuals
12:38 Themes of Creation and Faith
16:18 Exploring the Characters and Their Dynamics
20:59 The Engineers and Their Significance
25:59 The Unfolding of the Plot
29:33 The Role of David and AI Commentary
32:41 Critique of Character Development
34:51 Action vs. Atmosphere in Storytelling
35:50 The Philosophical Questions Raised
37:03 The Flaws and Strengths of Prometheus
44:43 Love, Relationships, and Their Portrayal
49:01 Conclusion: A Mixed Bag of Ideas
1:14:10 Character Introductions
1:15:23 David's Understanding of Love
1:20:58 Quarantine Procedures
1:23:42 The Importance of Emotional Reactions
1:29:30 The Horrors of Creation
1:30:27 Themes of Control and Gender
1:37:48 The Nature of Faith
1:47:18 The Engineers' Intentions
1:52:39 The Final Confrontation
1:58:08 The Complexity of Faith
2:09:14 A Mixed Bag of Themes
2:18:17 The Implications of Scientific Discovery
2:20:14 The Value of Long-Form Discussions
Thanks for Listening!
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