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In this episode we explore superheroes and the things that make them special, their superpowers. We have discussed heroes in earlier episodes, such as Zaphir (Chuck Norris Vs Communism), Solomon Northup (12 Years a Slave), Mogly (Jungle Book), and Ray Gaines (San Andreas). We've looked specifically at the affect of heroic vision on the young minds featured in "Chuck Norris vs. Communism". We hadn't considered how deep our exploration into the superhero universe would become when we chose to cover Pixar's The Incredibles, but since our last podcast we've come to understand much more about the ideas behind the lore of these modern marvels. When do hero's become villains, or vice versa? Can their powers dictate

Philosophy is more than just a plaything of intellectuals. Phi-Fi.com will help you understand what it means to you, and why you find the philosophical content of films so interesting.

A discussion about the characters, the problems with slavery, and the problems slavery imposes on the character of the people.

We’re going to discuss the law of the jungle, egalitarianism vs innovation, and problems with describing capitalism as survival of the fittest. We’re also going to talk about learning to be a man in a world full of animals.

In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey with his ex-wife across the state in order to rescue his daughter.

A humorous rendition of a teleported Hitler provides an unusual perspective to reflect on the modern political landscape of Germany.

A documentary about how western films were smuggled into romainia during the rise of VHS