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In this episode of Alone at the Table, Luke and Nick have a discussion about the characters of the MCU and the themes therein. This episode is part of a series on franchise conclusions. Enjoy your listen!

Nick and special guest host, Kris, discuss the television series Game of Thrones focusing on the family themes of the main characters and the arcs of their stories therein. Its a fun discussion and they both feel favorably about season 8! Uh oh!!!

On this first episode of season 2, Luke and Nick take a broad look at the entire Skywalker saga by looking at the themes and motifs that connect the individual movies and each trilogy. In addition, they take some time to appreciate what makes this saga of films great and why it has pervaded popular culture for the past 40 years.

You've heard your favorite podcasts do it. Now, you can hear us do it! Join in as Nick and Luke rank their top 10 films of the decade (2010 - 2019). It's bound to get heated!

 In this episode, Nick and Luke discuss the film Almost Famous and the universal nature of its coming of age story in the context of its rock n' roll backdrop. Join them as they discuss sibling dynamics, soundtracks, and the unforgivable treatment of Hollywood towards Billy Crudup. This one is more cordial than the last. We promise! 

 In this episode of Alone at the Table, Nick and Luke discuss the theory that Toy Story 3 is a secret holocaust movie *heavy sigh*. Join them as they review the theories and try and make sense of them. Along the way they will have a discussion about Pixar films and the recent John Lasseter situation. 

 On this episode of Alone at the Table, Luke and Nick discuss two theories associated with the film Titanic. First they will discuss the theory that Jack Dawson is a time traveler then they will pour over the evidence and consider whether Jack was simply a figment of Rose's imagination. 

 In this episode of Alone at the Table, Luke and Nick discuss (shout) the film La La Land and the pros and cons of its postmodern take on the movie musical. Come dive in as they discuss topics such as homage, being pretentious, and the insatiable likability of Ryan Gosling. This one is going to get heated. 

On the inaugural episode of Alone at the Table, Luke and Nick discuss the theory that The Dark Knight is really about The War on Terror. They will discuss the films use of surveillance, torture and fear as a weapon. Is there enough evidence in the film to support this theory? Find out in episode 1 of Alone at the Table.

Are you listening closely? In this episode of Alone at the Table, Nick and Luke discuss the theory that Christopher Nolan's, The Prestige, is really about film making. Listen as they discuss the 3-act structure, method acting, Michael Caine, and so much more. Does this theory hold up or is it all an illusion? Listen hear for more!

 In this episode, Luke and Nick discuss the theory that the Henson classic, Labyrinth, is actually about a young girl going through puberty. This episode also features special guest host, Mikayla. They will talk the meaning of color, the symbolism of lipstick and orbs, and so much more. Tune in to hear more!