Mind Theater

Archive of Mind Theater audio essays on television, film, and the arts, revealing what makes them so compelling. Presented by Ayo Akingbade. New video essays on YouTube.

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When You Reach Me

On the season finale of Mind Theater I take a look at the book that shaped my childhood, "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead, and analyze how she uses time travel in a compelling way that differs from most works of science fiction. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Sunday Lights - Sylvestor - In Passage - Spring Cleaning - Roundpine - Lemon and Melon Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 14, 2019•14 min•Ep. 5

GRIS

In this episode I examine my favorite game of 2018, GRIS and it's world of compelling visuals and soundscapes, making the case for video games as a respected art-form. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter Music: Blue Dot Sessions - A Certain Lightness - Heather - Gullwing Sailor - Town Market GRIS Soundtrack - In Your Hands Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 07, 2019•11 min•Ep. 4

Children of Men

In this episode I take a look at the dystopian world of Children of Men, analyzing the major themes to try and understand the many facets of a collapsing society. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Kid Kodi - Allston Night Owl - Walking Shoes - The Yards - Delamine Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 30, 2019•11 min•Ep. 3

Short Form

I take a look at 2 of my favorite, easily binge-able series in Russian Doll and Chernobyl, exploring how short form television can be so captivating. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Three Stories - Smooth Stone - Copley Beat - Silver Lanyard Harry Nilson - Gotta Get Up Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 23, 2019•14 min•Ep. 2

Saga

On the inaugural episode of Mind Theater I share my initial venture into the world of comics and explore what makes “Saga” by Brian K. Vaughan so compelling. Links: MindTheaterPod on Twitter Music: Blue Dot Sessions From their Album “Skittle”: - Copley Beat - Pedalrider - Rodney Skopes - Walking Shoes - Elmore Heights - Greylock - Boston Landing Licensed under Creative Commons Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 16, 2019•19 min•Ep. 1

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