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King Kong pt. 2

Since his 1933 movie debut, King Kong’s impact on our culture has been persistent. For nearly a century, Kong’s story has changed to reflect, and sometimes comment on, our society’s issues with racism, sexism, and fear of the unknown. Let’s talk about how well this iconic monster’s evolution keeps up with our changing times.

King Kong pt. 2

10m 9s

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    The Unspoken Rules of Slasher Movies

    S6 E11 - 32m 44s

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    Why Manticore Is a Dungeons & Dragons Legend

    S6 E10 - 12m 47s

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