73 – Grail King

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Man of Steel Answers Insight Commentary

DrAwkward | Doc | DC Cinematic Universe Apologist | DCCU DCEU DC Film Movies

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Man of Steel Answers Insight Commentary dives deep into Man of Steel (2013). Answering the questions, criticism, and controversies to gain insight into DC films. We tackle a MOSAIC of topics for fans of Man of Steel who anticipate the DC Cinematic Universe. This show is not meant to convert anybody- reasonable minds will differ- but it’s for fans who love to chew their food. DrAwkward, your DC Cinematic Universe Apologist, will walk you through the answers logically to give you greater insight into the film and the minds of the filmmakers. We cover the DCEU DC film DC movie (whatever you like to call it!) with systematic analysis. Science, History, Psychology, Philosophy, Art, Literature, and Law guide our journey.

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73 – Grail King

Man of Steel Answers Insight Commentary

2 hours 2 minutes 4 seconds

5 years ago

73 – Grail King

[Recorded April 29 & May 6, 2020] Decoding MOS and BvS with the story of the Grail. Parallels between the first grail knight, Percival, and the first superhero, Superman.
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Answers, insights, and commentary on:

* Previously with Percival (00:01:20)
* The Grail King & Grail Castle (00:03:10)

* Magical Other World

* The Fisher King Wound Origins & Meaning (00:04:05)

* The Tasting The Burning Fish - "What was I supposed to do?" (00:04:55)
* Jousting The Pagan Knight - "Krypton lost something precious" (00:10:25)
* As Divine Punishment - "I don't know if it's possible" (00:13:55)

* Stages of Evolution (00:15:20)

* Unconscious youth, conscious middle, enlightened elder
* The Midlife Crisis (00:19:50)

* The Wasteland (00:23:55)

* Inauthentic Lives (00:26:10)
* Campbell's Start - From Critic To Champion (00:27:30)
* In Man of Steel and Batman v. Superman (00:30:20)

* Fertility, ecology, decline, Knightmare

* The King and the Knight are One... (00:36:30)

* The Grail Castle (00:37:40)

* The Grail Procession - Grail and Lance (00:38:20)
* Failing to Ask Questions - "A knight does not ask questions" (00:39:30)
* The Law of Enchantment - Spontaneous Gifts (00:40:50)
* The Duty to Ask (00:43:00)

* The Weeping Damsels (00:46:50)

* The Pain of Consciousness
* The Costs & Collateral of Past Successes
* Father's Unbreakable Sword (00:48:20)
* The Lady of the Tent (00:50:00)

* Society vs. Spontaneity (00:51:50)

* Advice - Right or Wrong? (00:56:10)
* The Old Knight's Character (00:57:30)
* Jonathan's Character (00:58:40)
* Advice Context - Stage of Life (00:59:50)
* Jonathan's Advice (01:02:40)
* The Old Knight's Advice (1:04:10)

* Authenticity…
* …without Boundaries is Careless (01:06:50)
* …without Empathy is Selfish (01:09:00)
* …without Trust is Risky (01:11:20)

* Bring Your Best Self (01:12:50)
* Uncertain Dry Years (01:13:30)

* Joining The Round Table (01:14:40)

* Love Trance (01:15:40)
* The Grail Messenger - Humiliated Before Camelot (01:17:10)

* Sir Gawain (01:19:10)

* Percival : Superman :: Gawain : Batman
* Nature of Foils (01:21:30)
* Dual Identities (01:24:00)
* Batman Mythos : Gawain Mythos (01:26:05)

* The Sun Knight - Batman '66 : The Light Knight (01:27:40)
* Descent & Rehabilitation (01:29:10)

* The Useless Knight (01:32:50)
* The Trial of the Perilous Bed

* The Bleeding Lance / Kryptonite Spear (01:35:40)

* Religious Artifact (01:37:00)

* Collective Consciousness
* Remixing Mythology (01:38:50)
* DC Heroes & World War II (01:42:20)

* Symbol & Commentary (01:43:55)

* Kryptonite Spear vs. Bullets
* Critique of Violence (01:45:50)

* And much more

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