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The Witcher • S1 Primer Part 2

As excitement builds for Season 2 of The Witcher, join Ashley Coffin, Paul Hoppe, and Matthew Fox for the second part of our comprehensive primer on Season 1. Originally intended for Pandavision, we’re sharing this essential catch-up here to ensure you’re fully prepared for the adventures that lie ahead in the new season.

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Cowboy Bebop Live Action: Part Two

Jump back into the world of the live-action Cowboy Bebop with Paul and Matthew as they tackle the ethical questions arising from the latter half of the series. They’ll dissect the moral dilemmas and decisions that the characters face, shedding light on the complexities of this adaptation.

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Ethics of Shang-Chi

Join us as we plunge into the ethical quandaries presented in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! We’ll dissect the complex character of Wenwu. Is he truly a villain, merely an antagonist, or perhaps the most compelling Anakin Skywalker archetype we’ve seen to date?

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Comics in the Classroom

Batman may face down the Joker, and Cap was ready to take on Thanos alone—but no hero is braver than the middle school teacher! Social studies teacher and longtime panda enthusiast Emily Cissell joins us to talk about how she uses comic books in her classroom.

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The Suicide Squad

Paul Hoppe and Jessica Plummer join me to unravel the ethical conundrums presented in The Suicide Squad. We dissect character motivations, moral dilemmas, and the surprisingly deep layers within the film.

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What Happens Next?

The tyrant has fallen, and the empire is no more—the story concludes, or does it? Join Paul Hoppe and me as we delve into the uncharted territories that sequels and prequels navigate. What does it take to extend a narrative beyond its original ending, and how does one craft a tale that maintains the spirit of the original while charting new courses?

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