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In this week’s conversation, Colby College senior Heather Jahrling and Howard Teibel explore what worked — and what didn’t — in the transition to learning from home, and what students are looking for as we face the fall.
In minute fifty-nine of The Incredible Hulk, Kyle and Rob know that regrets are a real thing for everyone from Frank Sinatra to Cutting Crew. One of those regrets is not being able to name actors playing soldiers in this movie. Leonard’s is being a huge rat. But he redeems himself by sticking it to the General. And Cobra Commander makes an audible cameo. Yesssss!
Cary Grant knew Frank Capra was busy casting for his new film, an adaptation of the Broadway hit Arsenic and Old Lace, and he knew that Ronald Reagan and Jack Benny had both turned the lead role down, so he told Capra he was interested and available. Capra was thrilled, and they set to work.
The beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender has made its return to Netflix, and it’s time for a deep dive. This episode, we’re focusing on the Ba Sing Se story arc and its incredible resonance with the world we live in. Why is denial so appealing, and what drives people to close their eyes to the problems around them? How do you reach someone who believes any contradicting information is a lie? And most importantly, how does this storyline mirror the issues we face today, especially in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death?