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Lights, Camera, Analysis

Lights, Camera, Analysis

De: Audrey Thorne
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One Harvard Grad/Middle School English teacher and one movie-loving guest take a deep dive into the world of a Blockbuster. We ask big questions like, what does Moonlight teach us about the school-to-prison pipeline? Does J. K. Rowling think we should fight bigots with our fists? What does Soul teach us about life’s purpose? This and more on Lights, Camera, AnalysisAudrey Thorne
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  • The Modern Day Lorax: Do You Need a Thneed?

    The Modern Day Lorax: Do You Need a Thneed?
    Jun 10 2025

    The children's book The Lorax was first published by Dr. Suess in 1971. The Lorax film was released in 2012. Still, in 2025, the warning remains as relevant today as it ever was. Who are the Once-lers of today? Why does the selfishness of Mayor Aloysius O'Hare continue to exist today? Who is our generation's lorax? And what can we do to keep our environment safe, beautiful, and plentiful?


    Written by Research Intern Clarina

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    13 m
  • Animal Farm: Sowing Seeds of Doubt in the Russian Revolution

    Animal Farm: Sowing Seeds of Doubt in the Russian Revolution
    Jan 23 2024

    Why do we still read Animal Farm today? Where did the idea for Animal Farm even come from? What can Animal Farm teach us about the hopes and harms of socialism and communism?


    Written and recorded by Troy Ashkinos and Audrey Thorne.


    If you want to help me with a future episode, you can email me at athorne@alumni.harvard.edu and cc a family member if you’re under 18. With their permission, we may even record one together!
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    12 m
  • Jury Duty: The Moral Implications of a Real Life Truman Show

    Jury Duty: The Moral Implications of a Real Life Truman Show
    Jan 14 2024

    What if your life is really a tv show and everyone you know are paid actors? Amazon's new hit show Jury Duty puts the question to the test.


    Written and recorded by Troy Ashkinos and Audrey Thorne


    If you want to help me with a future episode, you can email me at athorne@alumni.harvard.edu and cc a family member if you’re under 18. With their permission, we may even record one together!
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    14 m
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