MOVIE DISCUSSION:
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Jessica LM Jenkins joins Melvin to discuss a massive Pixar favorite; The Incredibles! From the simple-yet-deep "traditional" family stereotypes explored among the Parr family, the relationship between self-expression and conformity, and the similarities between Mr. Incredible and Syndrome. Jessica and Melvin get into it all and so much more!
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- Editor's Note: No Patreon Exclusive discussion! But, I do intend to trim this episode down from its original 1:28:51 length, so if you want to hear the UNCUT version, tune in on Patreon here!
- Jessica shares about her fascination with Biblical history, wrestling with the modern church's relationship with gender, and how her fascination with God has only increased in her work.
- Yes, in every respect The Incredibles is still a stellar movie.
- By being a movie about older, mature heroes, the film is able to explore topics that several phases of Marvel movies have yet to touch.
- Ever since watching the first third of Soul Melvin has yearned to see Pixar animate an ostensibly "normal" adult drama. Despite having superpowers... The Incredibles feels like that movie.
- How the Parr family's powers metaphorically represent societal expectations within a family unit.
- Helen Parr's "code switching".
- How the superpowers function as representations of both indelible desires and trained skills, both of which demand expression.
- Helen Parr is queen energy.
- The allure of power is in unfettered free-expression.
- Bob Parr and Syndrome both idolize Mr. Incredible.
Recommendations:
- Incredibles 2 (2018) (Movie)
- The Eye (2002) (Movie)
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