Mythic Movie Maker Podcast
by Castor and Pollux
Welcome to the Mythic Movie Maker Podcast! Where we analyze the deep mythological truths locked beneath otherwise superficially enjoyable movies. Come with us for a brief journey into the underworld of these films and come away with knowledge (or questions) of what is held within.follow us on youtube at Mythic Movie Maker Podcast
Episodes
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Mimic
In the next installment of the "Alchemical del Toro" we review Mimic! And themes such as corruption, confronting the depths, importance of acting for the right reasons, birthing the artificial and...mimicry!
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Cronos
The Alchemical Del Toro. Machinery of time, sacrifice of knowledge, addiction to mortality, freedom of acceptance, and God's favorite creature.
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No Time To Die
The final disappointing conclusion to the "Bond Revelation" we discuss: Legacy, Satan, Secrecy, Humanity's evolution, Bond as a financial 'Bond', and the most unwatchable Bond movie.
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Spectre
Birds, air, spirit, time, faith, seeing vs. seeing through, and why evil will ultimately lose.
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Skyfall
Chicken Little, Bond as Britain, resurrection, symbolism of Komodo Dragons, and the perfect way to begin and end a movie!
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Quantum of Solace
Resolving revenge, Understanding what is precious, The meta maturity of the new Bond, Clarity vs. Confusion, Bond as a revealer, Bond as Britain.
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Casino Royale
Trust, seeing life as a game, fighting darkness in the shadows, managing your ego, the guiding feminine and the ideal man.
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Jurassic Park
Frankenstein stories, nature vs. technology, chaos vs. order, and the illusion of control.
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Avatar 3: Fire and Ash
Integration, becoming the beast, meeting your match, submission over control, practicality vs. emotionality, and true immortality.
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Dead Poet's Society
Welcoming Simon E. Davies back to the podcast. We discuss tradition, conformity, authenticity, archetypes, finding yourself, the tension between the old and new, and cultivating the "flame within the cave."
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Avatar 2: The Way of Water
Peace vs. war, rebirth, spirit world, split loyalties and parenthood.
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Avatar
Colonization, consciousness, transcending realms, limitation and infinity, reaching through the avatar, rebirth, training wheels, and the future of humanity.
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Titanic
Hubris, stratification of society, dreams hitting against reality, a woman's secrets, fate and tragedy.
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True Lies
Spotting fakes, alter egos, role playing and absolute truths.
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Terminator 2
Loss of innocence, hacking reality, changing fate, controlling machines, morality as a weakness--but a greater strength, becoming/losing humanity, deception and technological inevitability.
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The Abyss
Wherein we discuss facing the darkness, seeking truth in the unknown, the surface vs. the deep, the physical vs. the spiritual, resurrections, leaps of faith and regaining humanity.
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Cold Mountain (with Simon E. Davies)
Wherein we welcome Simon E. Davies and his work on myth which can be found at: https://www.patreon.com/c/Mythopia/about?redirect=true We discuss allusions to Homer's Odyssey, the hero's journey, temptation, materialism vs. myth, and the desire to reach for the ideal.
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Spirit of the Times 2024 - Part 2
Wherein we discuss the movies A Complete Unknown and Nosferatu, with themes such as finding your voice, birthing a new era, masculinity framed by femininity, and acquainting yourself with the darkness.
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Spirit of the Times 2024 - Part 1
In this first part of a movie marathon we discuss The Return, Twisters and Bikeriders and the themes they share. Themes such as cultural decay, authenticity, the ideal, generational change and taming the wild man.
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Aliens
Wherein we discuss themes such as confronting evil, the psychology of space, reverting to a reptilian state, motherhood, our relationship with technology and (re)gaining humanity. Dedicated to Bill Paxton
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The Terminator
In this installment of "Cameron Ex Machina", we analyze The Terminator. We will discuss such themes as the unstoppable nature of technology, the future, imitation and intuition, the Oedipus complex, preparation for parenthood, and becoming the legend.
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Piranha 2
Our first film in this new era of the Mythic Movie Maker Podcast. We will be going through the films of James Cameron in a series we will call "Cameron Ex Machina". In this film we discuss such mythological themes as taboo, the Frankenstein story, man's hubris to control nature, role reversals…
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Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
Wherein we discuss themes such as the fickle nature of fame, masculinity and femininity, rebuilding the ego, old times vs. new times, reality and fiction, integration and why you need to own property in Hollywood.
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Hateful Eight
Wherein we discuss themes such as justice, innocence, Christianity, Reconstruction, true evil, noble lies and making a myth.
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Django Unchained
Wherein we discuss themes that include dragons, monsters, masks, folk tales and becoming the myth.
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Inglorious Basterds
Wherein we discuss themes such as truth, identity, authenticity, morality and the power of storytelling.
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Kill Bill Vol. 2
Wherein we discuss themes such as identity, immobilization, gnosis and illumination, transformation and Rumplestilskin.
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Kill Bill Vol. 1
Wherein we discuss themes such as maturity, ownership and power, trials and demons.
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Jackie Brown
Wherein we discuss and at times debate themes such as dragons, princesses and white knights, spirit guides and breaking free.
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Pulp Fiction
In which we discuss themes such as the descent into the underworld, revenge, the power of storytelling and the power of symbols.
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Reservoir Dogs
Wherein we discuss ideas such as identity, ego vs. alterego, and the baseness of human nature.
About this show
Welcome to the Mythic Movie Maker Podcast! Where we analyze the deep mythological truths locked beneath otherwise superficially enjoyable movies. Come with us for a brief journey into the underworld of these films and come away with knowledge (or questions) of what is held within.follow us on youtube at Mythic Movie Maker Podcast
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Castor and Pollux