https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/movies-are-mythology--6248909enSelf-ImprovementCopyright Think Spiritual Podcastshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0c94a98ec686c863f293e08ed88e8938.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/movies-are-mythology--6248909Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:56:03 +0000Think Spiritual PodcastsThink Spiritual Podcastsmark.thinkspiritual@gmail.comMark Stratton and Michael Bolton explore the deeper meaning of movies, TV, books and music and apply the lessons learned to daily living.cleanserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-we-think-of-movies-as-mythology--61299186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61299186Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:53:14 +0000Think Spiritual PodcastsIn this first, introductory episode, Mark Stratton pitches the name "Movies Are Mythology" at Michael Bolton who then hits a homerun with his introspective dialogue as to why the title works with the pair's rather unique perspective on how movies...1366heroinesjourney,herosjourney,movies,mythology,positivemessage,villainsjourney,youaretheoneclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-dinner-with-andre--61305051
Join Michael Bolton, Christine Cartwright, and Mark Stratton around the campfire as they discuss a fantastic film to prove that movies are about reflecting our own stories back at us.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61305051Sun, 08 Sep 2024 22:57:16 +0000Think Spiritual PodcastsMy Dinner With Andre is a unique movie. It was produced in 1981 and is incredibly relevant to this day - perhaps because, as Michael puts it, it is the human experience expressed in a conversation. Join Michael Bolton, Christine Cartwright, and Mark...
Join Michael Bolton, Christine Cartwright, and Mark Stratton around the campfire as they discuss a fantastic film to prove that movies are about reflecting our own stories back at us.]]>4352clean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-batman-2022--61305191
The Batman should change the arc of every Batman film to follow in the future and it absolutely proves how Movies Are Mythology and how mythology needs to change with society and with time.

Join Michael Bolton, Christine Cartwright, and Mark Stratton as they discuss 2022's, The Batman.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61305191Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:22:35 +0000Think Spiritual PodcastsThe Batman was a movie that surprised us all. While many touted how wonderful it was to finally see Bruce Wayne/Batman do some actual detective work, Michael, Christine, and Mark were astounded to actually see Batman move beyond the loops and cycles...
The Batman should change the arc of every Batman film to follow in the future and it absolutely proves how Movies Are Mythology and how mythology needs to change with society and with time.

Join Michael Bolton, Christine Cartwright, and Mark Stratton as they discuss 2022's, The Batman.]]>3533clean3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joker-2019--61306284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61306284Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:01:27 +0000Think Spiritual PodcastsWhile this conversation between Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton is not a very in-depth analysis of Joker, it is a good juxtaposition for the previous talk about The Batman and could be a good stepping stone for a future talk about the upcoming Joker 2.2006clean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thor-2011-part-1-of-the-thor-a-thon--61306501
Part One of...uh...many.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61306501Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:43:59 +0000Think Spiritual PodcastsJoin Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton around (a rather aggressive) campfire once again as they begin their 4-hour marathon-discussion about one of their favourite MCU Heroes, Thor Odinson. Part One of...uh...many.
Part One of...uh...many.]]>2263clean5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thor-s-growth-throughout-the-avengers-films-part-2-of-the-thor-a-thon--62148453
Join Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton around (a rather aggressive) campfire once again as they continue their 4-hour marathon-discussion about one of their favourite MCU Heroes, Thor Odinson.

Part Two of...Four?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62148453Sat, 28 Sep 2024 21:15:13 +0000Think Spiritual PodcastsA discussion of Thor's various roles and personal growth throughout Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame Join Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton around (a rather aggressive) campfire once again as they...
Join Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton around (a rather aggressive) campfire once again as they continue their 4-hour marathon-discussion about one of their favourite MCU Heroes, Thor Odinson.

Part Two of...Four?]]>2388avengers,mcu,mythology,thorclean6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thor-ragnarok-part-3-of-the-thor-a-thon--62353179
Or could it possibly be both, and more?

Join Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton around (a rather aggressive) campfire once again as they continue their 4-hour marathon-discussion about one of their favourite MCU Heroes, Thor Odinson.

Part Three of Four]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62353179Sun, 13 Oct 2024 23:29:32 +0000Think Spiritual PodcastsThor: Ragnarok - a comedy or a misunderstood psychological drama? Or could it possibly be both, and more? Join Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton around (a rather aggressive) campfire once again as they continue their 4-hour marathon-discussion about...
Or could it possibly be both, and more?

Join Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton around (a rather aggressive) campfire once again as they continue their 4-hour marathon-discussion about one of their favourite MCU Heroes, Thor Odinson.

Part Three of Four]]>2545analysis,discussion,heroinesjourney,herosjourney,moviereview,psychology,ragnarok,spirituality,thorclean7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thor-love-and-thunder-and-dark-world-part-4-of-the-thor-a-thon--62523770
What if it's not a comedy? What if it's a story of one woman's battle with cancer and she must raise up her Inner Hero to fight it?

Join Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton around (a rather aggressive) campfire once again as they continue their 4-hour marathon-discussion about one of their favourite MCU Heroes, Thor Odinson.

Part Four of Four]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62523770Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:56:34 +0000Think Spiritual PodcastsIs it possible that Thor: Love and Thunder was highly misunderstood? What if it's not a comedy? What if it's a story of one woman's battle with cancer and she must raise up her Inner Hero to fight it? Join Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton around (a...
What if it's not a comedy? What if it's a story of one woman's battle with cancer and she must raise up her Inner Hero to fight it?

Join Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton around (a rather aggressive) campfire once again as they continue their 4-hour marathon-discussion about one of their favourite MCU Heroes, Thor Odinson.

Part Four of Four]]>2565cancer,darkworld,hero,heroine,heroinesjourney,herosjourney,jane,loveandthunder,mcu,thor,villain,villainsjourneyclean8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dredd-2012-a-good-feminist-film--62613380Dredd is not actually about Judge Dredd?

What if it's about the battle for one woman's soul?

Join Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton as they watch Dredd (with much pausing for discussion).

Reasons why Dredd is a feminist film (and why it's a GOOD one):
1) Dredd never takes control. Every step is Anderson's decision whether Dredd thinks she's right or not.
2) She rescues herself twice and rescues Dredd as well.
3) Mama and Dredd are shadows Anderson could become should she embrace an ideology - which she does not do.
4) Anderson does not revel in killing/destruction and takes the path of compassion when appropriate.

Production Note
My apologies for the background hum. It was an an electric fireplace that basically sent its motor-hum straight up the microphone stand. I tried to noise-reduce it, but that dropped all the bottom-end out of the recording and made it sound hollow.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62613380Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:51:21 +0000Think Spiritual PodcastsIs it possible that 2012's Dredd is not actually about Judge Dredd? What if it's about the battle for one woman's soul? Join Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton as they watch Dredd (with much pausing for discussion). Reasons why Dredd is a feminist...Dredd is not actually about Judge Dredd?

What if it's about the battle for one woman's soul?

Join Michael Bolton and Mark Stratton as they watch Dredd (with much pausing for discussion).

Reasons why Dredd is a feminist film (and why it's a GOOD one):
1) Dredd never takes control. Every step is Anderson's decision whether Dredd thinks she's right or not.
2) She rescues herself twice and rescues Dredd as well.
3) Mama and Dredd are shadows Anderson could become should she embrace an ideology - which she does not do.
4) Anderson does not revel in killing/destruction and takes the path of compassion when appropriate.

Production Note
My apologies for the background hum. It was an an electric fireplace that basically sent its motor-hum straight up the microphone stand. I tried to noise-reduce it, but that dropped all the bottom-end out of the recording and made it sound hollow.]]>3237dantesinferno,deepermeaning,dredd,filmreview,karlurban,lenaheadey,mythology,oliviathirlbyclean9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-adam-project-2022-healing-the-inner-child--63098752

This podcast episode from Movies Are Mythology, a Think Spiritual podcast, features Mark Stratton and Michael Bolton discussing the Netflix film The Adam Project.

They analyze the film's themes of grief, trauma, and personal growth, highlighting the interplay between younger and older versions of the main character as they confront their pasts.

The conversation explores the film's use of time travel not as a means to alter the past, but as a metaphor for self-reflection and healing. Finally, the hosts relate the film's themes to broader concepts of personal journeys and the process of self-acceptance.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63098752Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:54:46 +0000Think Spiritual PodcastsSummary (created by NotebookLM AI - damn...it got it right and saved me a lot of brain power!) This podcast episode from Movies Are Mythology, a Think Spiritual podcast, features Mark Stratton and Michael Bolton discussing the Netflix film The Adam...

This podcast episode from Movies Are Mythology, a Think Spiritual podcast, features Mark Stratton and Michael Bolton discussing the Netflix film The Adam Project.

They analyze the film's themes of grief, trauma, and personal growth, highlighting the interplay between younger and older versions of the main character as they confront their pasts.

The conversation explores the film's use of time travel not as a means to alter the past, but as a metaphor for self-reflection and healing. Finally, the hosts relate the film's themes to broader concepts of personal journeys and the process of self-acceptance.

]]>2824acceptance,healing,innerchildhealing,innerwork,moviereview,psychologicalmoviereview,shadowjourney,spiritualmoviereview,theadamproject,timetravel,tramaacceptance,traumahealingclean10full