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The Summer Movies That Made Us

Cannonball with Wesley Morris

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Chasing Humanity: Action and Ethics

This chapter explores a thrilling subway chase featuring a protagonist who uses a deceased man as a shield, blending humor with a critique of violence in action films. The speakers discuss the moral implications of such portrayals and reflect on the cultural narratives surrounding individualism and community in the context of summer blockbusters like 'Total Recall.'

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