Inception

In Theaters: Jul 16, 2010
On DVD: Dec 7, 2010
Studio: Lionsgate
Length: 2h 28m
MPA rating: PG-13
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A thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a CEO, but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.

In this episode of ‘Help Me Watch’ Chris, Franco, and Jonathan return from their holiday break to discuss their recent movie experiences, new releases, and do a deep dive into ‘Inception.’ They touch on holiday activities, critiques of recent films like ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash‘ and ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, upcoming releases, and conclude with selecting ‘Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace‘ for their next review. Engaging discussions range from cast performances to intricate plot details and visual effects in ‘Inception.’

00:00 Introduction and Hosts
01:03 Holiday Recap and Personal Stories
05:05 Quick Reviews and Thoughts
06:12 In-Depth Review: Avatar Fire and Ash
10:03 Stranger Things Season 5 Discussion
23:11 New Releases and Recommendations
37:03 Featured Presentation: Inception
41:58 Discussing the Sedative in Inception
42:32 Christopher Nolan’s Filmmaking Style
43:39 Plot Holes and Logic in Inception
44:40 Dream Technology and Mechanics
46:56 The Button and Dream Sequences
48:31 Slap Scene and Dream Training
53:19 Inception’s Visuals and Practical Effects
01:02:35 Movie Ratings and Final Thoughts
01:06:28 The Ending and Totem Theories
01:07:07 Choosing the Next Movie
01:13:31 Podcast Outro and Contact Information

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