Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, John, Jason, and guest host Dr. Brian Ruh discuss Mamoru Oshii's 1995 animated masterpiece, Ghost in the Shell. They spend a lot of time discussing the film's philosophical/theological themes, Oshii's unique style, as well as the various sequels and spinoffs of the franchise. Episode ResourcesTimestamps:2:58 Media Consumption10:18 News15:36 Film DiscussionTrailer: Brian's Book:https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9781137355676Palgrave / MacmillanFollow us:Follow Heroic Purgatory on TwitterFollow John Atom on TwitterFollow Jason Maher on TwitterFollow Jason's blogRead John Atom's reviews on VCinemaRead Jason Maher's reviews on VCinema
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