OMAR LATIRI

ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)

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The podcast is a literate and passionate look at how popular entertainment affects our lives, with a focus on television and movies.

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OMAR LATIRI

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ARC 11: Feminism, Disney Princesses, and "Frozen" 08.12.2013 19:35

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores how feminism has shaped the Disney Princess Franchise and the criticisms that come with it. Also, I give my review and commentary on the latest Disney animated movie: Frozen.

ARC 10: Broadway Meets Hollywood 29.11.2013 22:22

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses the hits and misses of bringing a Broadway musical to the screen. Also, I give my commentary on the outrage over the casting of Carrie Underwood in the upcoming airing of "The Sound of Music on NBC."

ARC 9: Robots and "Almost Human" 23.11.2013 19:56

Send us Fan Mail This episode analyzes the portrayal of robots in pop culture. Also included is my review and commentary on the new Fox tv series Almost Human.

ARC 8: The Gods and Thor: The Dark World 18.11.2013 17:29

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses how the gods of myth have been portrayed in movies. Also included is my review and commentary on Thor: The Dark World.

ARC 7: Fear! 08.11.2013 15:09

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses the formula of fear in supernatural horror movies. Also discussed are movies that have scared me, and what I fear most.

ARC 6: Slavery & 12 Years a Slave 25.10.2013 20:41

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses works in American culture that have depicted slaves and slavery. Also included is my review and commentary on 12 Years a Slave.

ARC 5: Remakes, Reimaginings, and Reboots 18.10.2013 21:18

Send us Fan Mail This episode analyzes how and why original stories are retold and how well they can succeed. Also included is my commentary on Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

ARC 4: Tom Clancy and Gravity 11.10.2013 23:30

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses the contributions of Tom Clancy to the world of literature, film, and video games, with special commentary from The Gaming Marathon. Also included are reviews of the movies Captain Phillips and Gravity.

ARC 3: Terrorism in Movies and TV 04.10.2013 21:30

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses the various ways terrorism has been depicted over the past couple of decades.

ARC 2: Joss Whedon and Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 26.09.2013 17:38

Send us Fan Mail This episode analyzes the critically-successful endeavors of writer and director Joss Whedon, with a brief review and commentary on his new show, "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."

ARC 1: Netflix Original Programming and Star Trek Into Darkness 19.09.2013 12:51

Send us Fan Mail This episode focuses on Netflix original programs and how their success reflects on how people have changed in the way they consume entertainment. Also, a commentary on some problems in Star Trek Into Darkness.