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Passengers (2016) Again: Steve vs the Chris's!
January 02, 2025
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Debating 'Passengers' - Redemption, Romance, and Sci-Fi Thrills Today Steve and Mustache Chris duke it out in response to last week’s episode on 2016 film 'Passengers,' starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt. The discussion gets heated as they explore the film's polarizing reception, storytelling elements, and the intense moral dilemma faced by the protagonist Jim. Discover different perspectives on Jim's controversial decision, the aesthetic brilliance of the movie, and the balance between its sci-fi and romantic elements. Tune in for a passionate and thought-provoking analysis that might change how you see 'Passengers.'
00:35 Debating 'Passengers': A Polarizing Film
01:53 Storytelling Issues and Strong Opinions
03:16 Visuals and Aesthetics of 'Passengers'
06:52 Genre Mashing and Character Depth
34:39 Jim's Dilemma: Opening the Pod
35:38 Aurora's Agency and Jim's Intentions
37:39 Moral Quandaries and Personal Reflections
39:21 The Role of Knowledge and Skills
41:06 Hypothetical Scenarios: Family and Choices
43:38 The Betrayal and Its Consequences
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00:35 Debating 'Passengers': A Polarizing Film
01:53 Storytelling Issues and Strong Opinions
03:16 Visuals and Aesthetics of 'Passengers'
06:52 Genre Mashing and Character Depth
34:39 Jim's Dilemma: Opening the Pod
35:38 Aurora's Agency and Jim's Intentions
37:39 Moral Quandaries and Personal Reflections
39:21 The Role of Knowledge and Skills
41:06 Hypothetical Scenarios: Family and Choices
43:38 The Betrayal and Its Consequences
Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/aBGbtGNGWB1
You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:
https://atozhistorypage.start.page
www.beyondthebigscreen.com
Click to Subscribe:
https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feed
email: steve@atozhistorypage.com
www.beyondthebigscreen.com
Parthenon Podcast Network Home:
parthenonpodcast.com
On Social Media:
https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistory
https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypage
https://facebook.com/atozhistorypage
https://twitter.com/atozhistorypage
https://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/
Music Provided by:
"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Steve Guerra is a historian and podcaster who hosts three different shows. He started with the History of the Papacy Podcast in 2013. In 2017, Steve began Beyond the Big Screen, a podcast that delves into the fascinating stories behind films through lively interviews. His newest show, Organized Crime and Punishment, takes a deep dive into the roots, evolution, and impact of organized crime across different cultures and countries.
