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• EPISODE 34: AVATAR - THE WAY OF WATER

  This week on Crouch Cinema Corner we return to Pandora for James Cameron’s epic Avatar: The Way of Water. As part of our deep dive into the films of James Cameron we explore how this sequel expands the world of Pandora with a whole new ocean culture, stunning underwater visuals, and the evolving story of Jake Sully and his family.Tim and Peter break down their star predictions, talk about the movie’s themes of family and belonging, and laugh their way through some of the more memorable bro-filled moments from the Sully kids. They also get into the return of the villainous Quaritch, the surprising emotional beats involving the tulkun, and the way Cameron blends sci-fi spectacle with heartfelt character moments.From the breathtaking reef environments to the wild skimwing creatures, to the film’s massive third act showdown, this conversation is packed with enthusiasm, humour, and genuine appreciation for Cameron’s world building. Join us as we revisit one of the biggest films of the decade and celebrate everything that makes Avatar: The Way of Water such a bold, imaginative, and visually stunning adventure.

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• EPISODE 33: AVATAR

  Welcome back to Crouch Cinema Corner as we continue our bold, blue and bioluminescent journey through the films of James Cameron. In this episode of our James Cameron season, we dive into his 2009 cultural phenomenon Avatar, the film that transported audiences to the moon Pandora and redefined cinematic immersion, 3D filmmaking and visual effects.Tim and Peter explore how Avatar arrived after Cameron’s long post Titanic break, unpacking the technology, ambition and patience that went into bringing this world to life. From motion capture performances and groundbreaking visual design to James Horner’s sweeping score, we discuss why Avatar remains such a powerful theatrical experience even years later. The conversation also digs into characters like Jake Sully and Neytiri, the idea of audience surrogates, Cameron’s recurring themes of nature, colonialism and belonging, and how Pandora invites viewers to choose which world they want to live in.Along the way, we share star ratings, brotherly predictions and plenty of fun tangents as we place Avatar within Cameron’s larger filmography. With Avatar: Fire and Ash on the horizon and the Avatar sequels continuing to shape modern blockbuster cinema, this episode is both a celebration and a thoughtful revisit of a sci fi epic that still sparks debate, wonder and awe.

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• EPISODE 32: TITANIC

  This week on Crouch Cinema Corner we climb aboard one of the biggest movies ever made as we revisit James Cameron’s 1997 epic Titanic. As we near the end of our James Cameron season, we talk about the film that cemented him as a box office legend, and brought romance disaster and spectacle together in unforgettable fashion.We discuss the iconic love story of Jack and Rose, and why their relationship still resonates decades later, while also celebrating the rich supporting cast (including scene stealing turns from Kathy Bates and Billy Zane). The conversation dives into Cameron’s meticulous filmmaking - from groundbreaking visual effects and large scale practical sets, to the emotional storytelling that keeps the three hour runtime gripping from start to finish.Along the way we reflect on the film’s historic box office success and its lasting place in pop culture history. With talk of the epic romance, historical drama, Oscar wins, and unforgettable music, this episode is an entertaining celebration of Titanic as both a cinematic achievement and a deeply emotional crowd pleaser.

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• EPISODE 32: TITANIC

  This week on Crouch Cinema Corner we climb aboard one of the biggest movies ever made as we revisit James Cameron’s 1997 epic Titanic. As we near the end of our James Cameron season, we talk about the film that cemented him as a box office legend, and brought romance disaster and spectacle together in unforgettable fashion.We discuss the iconic love story of Jack and Rose, and why their relationship still resonates decades later, while also celebrating the rich supporting cast (including scene stealing turns from Kathy Bates and Billy Zane). The conversation dives into Cameron’s meticulous filmmaking - from groundbreaking visual effects and large scale practical sets, to the emotional storytelling that keeps the three hour runtime gripping from start to finish.Along the way we reflect on the film’s historic box office success and its lasting place in pop culture history. With talk of the epic romance, historical drama, Oscar wins, and unforgettable music, this episode is an entertaining celebration of Titanic as both a cinematic achievement and a deeply emotional crowd pleaser.

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• EPISODE 32: TITANIC

  This week on Crouch Cinema Corner we climb aboard one of the biggest movies ever made as we revisit James Cameron’s 1997 epic Titanic. As we near the end of our James Cameron season we talk about the film that cemented him as a box office legend and brought romance, disaster, and spectacle together in unforgettable fashion.We discuss the iconic love story of Jack and Rose and why their relationship still resonates decades later, while also celebrating the rich supporting cast, including scene stealing turns from Kathy Bates and Billy Zane. The conversation dives into Cameron’s meticulous filmmaking from groundbreaking visual effects and large scale practical sets, to the emotional storytelling that keeps the three hour runtime gripping from start to finish.Along the way we reflect on the film’s famously troubled production, its historic box office success, and its lasting place in pop culture history. With talk of historical Oscar wins and unforgettable music, this episode is a warm and entertaining celebration of Titanic as both a cinematic achievement and a deeply emotional crowd pleaser.

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