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Podcasts  »  Pollard on Film   (Updated 3 weeks ago)

• 21 and Escapism     04:52   22nd Apr 08   Download

  This programme, including clips from the film, explores the idea of escapism expressed in the film 21. The programme invites discussion of the question "If you really wanted to escape, where would you want to do and want would you want to do?" - and sets up any talk about coping with reality. Download a high resolution version of this video at www.toolsfortalks.com

• 27 Dresses and changing your mind     04:57   3rd Apr 08   Download

  This programme, including clips from the film, explores the issue of changing your mind - as expressed in the film 27 Dresses. The programme invites the viewer to think of a time when they had to change their mind - and what they learned from that. A high resolution version can be downloaded from www.toolsfortalks.com

• Vantage Point and Historical Truth     05:22   25th Mar 08   Download

  This programme, including clips from the film, explores the concepts of perspectives and truth that are expressed in the film Vantage Point. The programme invites discussion of the question "In this media driven world, can any of us really know what is true?" - and sets up any talk about truth. Download a high resolution version of this video at www.toolsfortalks.com

• Accidental Husband and Romance     05:05   29th Feb 08   Download

  This programme, including clips from the film, explores the concepts of romance and reality that are expressed in the film Accidental Husband. The programme invites discussion of the question "Can we believe in happy endings?" - and sets up any talk about love. Download a high resolution version of this video at www.toolsfortalks.com

• Jumper and Good and Evil     06:30   15th Feb 08   Download

  This programme, including clips from the film, explores the concepts of good and evil that are expressed in the film Jumper. The programme invites discussion of the question "Do you think that the concept of good and evil is irrelevant or important?" And sets up any talk about good and evil. Download a high resolution version of this video at www.toolsfortalks.com

• Cloverfield and the purpose of life     05:12   1st Feb 08   Download

  This programme explores the ideas of purpose and priorities in life that are expressed in the film Cloverfield. As well as clips from the film it includes interview footage with the actors. This programme invites discussion of the question "What would you do with just one day left on earth?" And it sets up any talk about purpose and priorities. Download a high resolution version of this video at www.toolsfortalks.com

• Charlie Wilson and Changing the World     04:21   14th Jan 08   Download

  This programme explores the ideas of change and power that are expressed in the film Charlie Wilson's War.  As well as clips from the film it includes interview footage with the real Charlie Wilson, and Aaron Sorkin (the film's scriptwriter). The programme invites discussion of the question "What would you want to see changed in today's world?"  And it sets up any talk about change and power. Download a high resolution version of this video at www.toolsfortalks.com

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