Thor Love and Thunder (2022) How to Love Yourself and Lift Each Other - The Desert of the Reel #34

10/04/24 • 67 min

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Thor Love and Thunder sees a split between the two hosts. Are you a fan or is this a misstep? Which do you agree with more?

We talk about what we like and attempt to explain what flaws we see. Does this movie suffer from unsatisfying payoffs?

We talk about Loyalist ethics and how to change the world by helping people within our own spheres. What can you do within your limits to become happy? Jason breaks down the four types of love and addresses the movie's theme of love, and how Hollywood gets the concept of romantic love wrong. We look at how Gorr and Jane serve as foils for one another.

What are your thoughts on Thor Love and Thunder? Send us your reviews, questions, and feedback at [email protected]

Thor Love and Thunder sees a split between the two hosts. Are you a fan or is this a misstep? Which do you agree with more?

We talk about what we like and attempt to explain what flaws we see. Does this movie suffer from unsatisfying payoffs?

What are your thoughts on Thor Love and Thunder? Send us your reviews, questions, and feedback at [email protected]

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