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Avatar (2009)

Directed by James Cameron•2h 42m•Published Dec 13, 2022•Episode length 3h 07m
Episode 152 - Avatar
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Sam Worthington
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Jake Sully
Zoe Saldaña
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Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver
Dr. Grace Augustine
Stephen Lang
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Colonel Miles Quaritch
Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez
Trudy Chacon
Giovanni Ribisi
Giovanni Ribisi
Parker Selfridge
Joel David Moore
Joel David Moore
Norm Spellman
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CCH Pounder
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Wes Studi
Wes Studi
Eytukan
Laz Alonso
Laz Alonso
Tsu'Tey

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Overview

In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.

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Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew as we're heading to Pandora without nearly enough time to mourn as we review Avatar in the wake of its upcoming sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water. We're learning not to doubt the creative vision of James Cameron to reach a bankable conclusion in our 152nd episode as we d…

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Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew as we're heading to Pandora without nearly enough time to mourn as we review Avatar in the wake of its upcoming sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water.  We're learning not to doubt the creative vision of James Cameron to reach a bankable conclusion in our 152nd episode as we discuss: 

  • The clear inspiration behind the source material
  • Who was the first choice to play Jake Sully and how much did refusing this film cost him
  • Why are there so many links to LOST in this film
  • Does Michelle Rodriguez ever play against type?
  • Looking back, how do we feel about the 3D fad that was the early 2010s
  • What's the deal with the tail sex?  Is this a Mandela effect or did it really happen?
  • Ian mixes up two actors in an unlikely mistake
  • Would this have been a different review if it had happened in 2009?
  • We discuss more football (from both sides of the pond) and celebrate a pretty big milestone for us
  • Whether or not Avatar is the Best Film Ever

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Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    8:00 - Reflections & Corrections
    20:20 - Shoutouts
    25:40 - Deep Dive
    2:22:35 - Endgame