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PopViolence
by T Rasmussen
Movie reviews that interlace critical perspectives about violence, justice, conflict, and peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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XII. Invicutus
Nelson Mandela and his leadership in the wake apartheid in South Africa, considered through a story about the 1995 Rugby World Cup, where the Springboks of South Africa prevailed against fierce international competition in addition to intense and complex domestic pressures. Invictus (2009)…
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XI. There Will Be Blood
Daniel Plainview against Eli Sunday. A tale about the violent unfolding of human history played through the visceral rivalry between an oilman and a pastor. There Will Be Blood (2007) starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and based on the novel Oil!...
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X. Gattaca
On this podcast Tim welcomes a guest, Bill Goldberg, onto PopViolence to talk about the 90s sci-fi film, Gattaca. Gattaca, starring Ethan Hawke, Jude Law, and Uma Thurman, is a sci-fi story, placed in a dystopian "not-so-distant future", where eugenics and genetic engineering have brought about…
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IX. Raya and the Last Dragon
This week, PopViolence welcomes Emily (IG: @they.themily) for a conversation about Raya, a Disney Pixar movie that we both enjoyed, despite acknowledging some harmful depictions in the story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tim-rasmussen/message Hosted on Acast. See…
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VIII. Black Panther
This is an in-depth analysis of the hit movie, Black Panther, where with the help of Amplify RJ founder David, we explore how restorative justice relates to the thrilling struggles between T'Challa and Erik Killmonger. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tim-rasmussen/message Hosted on...
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VII. Mary Magdalene
In an intimate and personal exploration of the film Mary Magdalene (2018), Tim and a transcendent guest, Bailee, uncover new ways of understanding humanness and divinity, whilst diving into religion & Christianity's deep and complicated relationship with violence and oppression. For those wishing...
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VI. Star Wars
In a crossover with Sabacc Talk (Star Wars talk for the average fan) comes an interview with peacebuilding professor and international mediator Chad Ford about the intricacies of Star Wars and how Luke was able to follow the Jedi Path. --- Send in a voice message:...
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V. My Days of Mercy
In a difficult but relevant conversation about the film's main topic, the death penalty, Patience Kamau and Tim take on the concept of justice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message:...
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IV. Les Miserables
Does the epic musical have a happy ending? Who is the "bad guy"? What does a story from another age have to say about 21st Century violence and oppression? An in depth look at Les Mis reveals that the beloved musical should not only be cherished, but sourced from for critical awareness and...
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III. Easy Rider
The 1969 American epic, Easy Rider, pretty much makes you question everything. And that's what we do in this episode of PopViolence, as America itself falls under the microscope. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice...
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II. Jojo Rabbit
With a dear friend Reka, Tim discusses how Jojo Rabbit distinctly depicts dynamics of violence and oppression through a comedic story, centered on a 10 year-old Nazi. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message:...
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I. The Truman Show
Tim and his sister Jacqueline analyze and unpack one of the 90s’ most unique, misunderstood, and underrated (maybe?) films. What can we learn about violence from the story of Truman Burbank, TV’s greatest star who doesn’t know it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make…
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How many episodes does PopViolence have?
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What is PopViolence about?
Movie reviews that interlace critical perspectives about violence, justice, conflict, and peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How often does PopViolence release new episodes?
PopViolence has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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PopViolence is created and hosted by T Rasmussen.
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