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Themes and Memes

Themes and Memes is a different kind of movie review. It is a podcast that delves deep into the dark side of Hollywood films including subjects such as culture creation, state sponsorship, propaganda,... Read more

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Truth or Trump? Themes & Memes Ep42

Truth or Trump? Themes & Memes Ep42

On this special episode, we deconstruct the 2016 US Presidential Race between Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump, focusing ... Read more

1 Nov 2016

1hr 32mins

Ranked #2

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Nightcrawling in The Alt-Media, Themes & Memes Ep45

Nightcrawling in The Alt-Media, Themes & Memes Ep45

On this episode, we return to the film Nightcrawler; looking at how social tensions are fostered by false or misleading ... Read more

4 Dec 2016

1hr 3mins

Ranked #3

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Bonus Podcast 001, Captain America Civil War & Much More

Bonus Podcast 001, Captain America Civil War & Much More

The very first Bonus Podcast episode of Themes & Memes is a review of Captain America Civil War. The review strays f... Read more

19 Sep 2017

4mins

Ranked #4

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Jim Carrey Drops The Mask, Themes & Memes ep53

Jim Carrey Drops The Mask, Themes & Memes ep53

Adam and Aaron weigh in on Jim Carrey's recent interviews which have baffled his fans the world over. Apparently there i... Read more

30 Jan 2018

51mins

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The Circle Movie Review, Themes and Memes Ep50

The Circle Movie Review, Themes and Memes Ep50

While widely panned, The Circle is a film that does a good job at presenting some very important ideas. Adam and Aaron t... Read more

12 Sep 2017

1hr

Ranked #6

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EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP Documentary Review, Themes & Memes Ep38

EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP Documentary Review, Themes & Memes Ep38

This month, we take a change in direction from previous episodes in reviewing the 2010 documentary film 'Exit Through Th... Read more

9 Sep 2016

1hr 33mins

Ranked #7

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New Faces of Media In a Digital Age, Themes & Memes ep56

New Faces of Media In a Digital Age, Themes & Memes ep56

Adam and Aaron return for a casual, but serious conversation about digital media, censorship, free speech, and many othe... Read more

7 Jan 2019

55mins

Ranked #8

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BLADE RUNNER 2049 Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep51

BLADE RUNNER 2049 Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep51

We return with a highly esoteric discussion on Blade Runner 2049, the 2017 sequel to Ridley Scott's cult-classic from 19... Read more

29 Oct 2017

1hr 42mins

Ranked #9

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Sex, Scandals, and The Future of Hollywood, Themes & Memes Ep52

Sex, Scandals, and The Future of Hollywood, Themes & Memes Ep52

On this episode we return for a casual discussion on the Hollywood Sex Scandal, looking at the prominent narratives and ... Read more

1 Dec 2017

1hr 2mins

Ranked #10

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Black Mirror Season 3 Live Show, Themes & Memes ep54

Black Mirror Season 3 Live Show, Themes & Memes ep54

Adam and Aaron record their first live show on Ochelli.com. They take the occasion to review season 3 of the Netflix ser... Read more

13 Apr 2018

1hr 1min

Ranked #11

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Ready Player One movie review, Themes & Memes ep55

Ready Player One movie review, Themes & Memes ep55

Adam and Aaron review the recent Steven Spielberg film, Ready Player One. The past, present and future of virtual worlds... Read more

16 Jul 2018

1hr 6mins

Ranked #12

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NOW YOU SEE ME 2 Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep40

NOW YOU SEE ME 2 Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep40

On this installment, we return to one of our very first reviews by looking at its 2016 sequel Now You See Me 2, directed... Read more

6 Oct 2016

1hr 11mins

Ranked #13

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THEY LIVE Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep48

THEY LIVE Movie Review, Themes & Memes Ep48

On this episode, we return to the 'conspiracy classic' genre in looking at the 1989 Sci-Fi B-movie 'They Live' by John C... Read more

19 Feb 2017

56mins

Ranked #14

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THE EXORCIST Movie Review with Thomas Sheridan, Themes & Memes Ep41

THE EXORCIST Movie Review with Thomas Sheridan, Themes & Memes Ep41

On this instalment, we welcome artist and author Thomas Sheridan from thomassheridanarts.com to discuss the 1973 classic... Read more

21 Oct 2016

1hr 9mins

Ranked #15

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'Imperium' Movie Review with Jay Dyer, Themes & Memes Ep37

'Imperium' Movie Review with Jay Dyer, Themes & Memes Ep37

On this episode, we welcome special guest Jay Dyer from Jay's Analysis to discuss the 2016 crime-drama Imperium. After g... Read more

31 Aug 2016

1hr 30mins

Ranked #16

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Stranger Things TV Review with Pearse Redmond, Themes & Memes Ep36

Stranger Things TV Review with Pearse Redmond, Themes & Memes Ep36

On this episode, we welcome special guest Pearse Redmond from Porkins Policy Review to discuss the new Netflix Original ... Read more

25 Aug 2016

1hr 9mins

Ranked #17

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The Wicker Man & The Strategy of Tension Part 2, Themes & Memes Ep35

The Wicker Man & The Strategy of Tension Part 2, Themes & Memes Ep35

We return to the film 'The Wicker Man', looking at themes of manipulation, ritual drama, and staged provocation, before ... Read more

19 Jul 2016

58mins

Ranked #18

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The Wicker Man Movie Review Part 1, Themes & Memes Ep34

The Wicker Man Movie Review Part 1, Themes & Memes Ep34

On this episode, we continue looking at themes of occult ritual and esoteric psychodrama via the 1973 mystery/horror fil... Read more

16 Jul 2016

1hr 19mins

Ranked #19

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Eyes Wide Shut Movie Review Part 2, Themes & Memes Ep33

Eyes Wide Shut Movie Review Part 2, Themes & Memes Ep33

As promised, we return in our 33rd episode to look further at the deeper meanings of Stanley Kubrick's conspiratorial ma... Read more

4 Jul 2016

1hr 4mins

Ranked #20

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Eyes Wide Shut Movie Review Part 1, Themes & Memes Ep32

Eyes Wide Shut Movie Review Part 1, Themes & Memes Ep32

In our 32nd episode of Themes & Memes, we take a look at the conspiracy-cult-classic 'Eyes Wide Shut', by Stanley Ku... Read more

1 Jul 2016

1hr 17mins

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