Ep. 690 - The Avatar (2009) Episode
The Filmcast4 Okt 2022

Ep. 690 - The Avatar (2009) Episode

It's an all Avatar all the time episode! To celebrate the recent Avatar IMAX re-release, David, Devindra, and Jeff dive into Avatar's cultural significance (or lack thereof), the recent IMAX release, its problematic themes, and its success as a piece of sci-fi action entertainment.

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Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
Intro - Avatar's cultural relevance, overall quality, and themes
Featured Review (~1:07:40)
Avatar

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