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The Necessity of Christ in A Christmas Carol

December 25, 2019

A Christmas Carol might be Charles Dickens’ most long-lasting work, despite being one of his shortest. There are those who still read and enjoy his other works, such as Oliver Twist, which again regains modern legs with a musical rendition; or David Copperfield, who at least lends his name to someone moderately famous in the modern time. Dickens’ classics are still frequently read, but most typically only among the well-educated. …

The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 33 – Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker Reaction

December 23, 2019

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Paul and Gurkie return to discuss their reactions to the end of the nonology: Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Did we think it was a fitting end to the trilogy? To the entire Skywalker saga? What worked and what didn’t? Listen in to hear our thoughts.

The Rise of Skywalker Won’t Let the Past Die

December 20, 2019

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Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker isn’t the movie anyone was looking for. J.J. Abrams certainly listened to Kylo Ren’s advice to “Let the past die. Kill it, if you have to.” The only problem is J.J. focused on “kill” and thought “the past” was just The Last Jedi. Rather than expand on the ideas introduced by Rian Johnson’s subversive and intriguing film, Rise of Skywalker walks back…

The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 30 – The Movies of the 1990s – 1992

December 18, 2019

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As individuals born in the early 1980s and who went through their formative years in the 1990s, the Rampant Discourse crew has a soft spot in their hearts for many of the movies released during that decade. Was it a uniquely great time for movies or is our perspective colored by nostalgia? Join the Rampant Discourse crew in a new series as they go year-by-year and explore their favorite movies…

The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 31 – Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker Predictions

December 16, 2019

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After 40+ years and multiple trilogies, the Skywalker saga will be coming to an end with the upcoming Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker. After a divisive 8th installment, can Disney stick the landing and end the series on a high note? What kind of surprises does the last movie have in store? Will Kylo Ren be redeemed? Will Rey turn to the darkside? Will Reylo become reality? Who…

The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 30 – The Movies of the 1990s – 1991

December 9, 2019

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The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 29 – The Movies of the 1990s – 1990

December 3, 2019

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The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 26 – The Escalation of the Video Streaming Wars

November 11, 2019

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With the recent launch of Apple TV+ and the upcoming launch of Disney+ on November 12th, the video streaming wars are about to enter a new phase. Which services have what it takes to survive and which might fall by the wayside? Are there upcoming shows that look intriguing enough to convince us to sign up for a new service? How many streaming services are too many and should we…

Avengers: Endgame Reaction

May 2, 2019

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SPOILER ALERT: Spoilers for Avengers: Endgame follows. Sometimes I get so hyped for movies that when I see them, I am ultimately disappointed. It’s rare when a sequel lives up to the original and almost impossible for the sequel to surpass it. After 11 years and 22 movies of build-up, not to mention the incredible lead-in and cliff-hanger of Infinity War, I was just hoping not to be too disappointed….

Why isn’t Captain America sexist?

April 3, 2019

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One thing that surprised me about Captain Marvel was how confined the sexism was. Based on the commercials and trailers, I was expecting the movie to focus more on the constant challenges Carol faced on account of her being a female who was constantly partaking in stereotypical male pursuits like baseball, kart racing, and being a fighter jet pilot. Instead, the instances of sexism seemed relatively constrained to the villain (duh), one notable jerk, and a few extremely brief flashback scenes. If anything, the movie seemed notable for how progressive the heroes were. After all, SHIELD was willing to entrust their most valuable and powerful artifact to a female scientist and two female test pilots.

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