Episode 152 - Avatar

<p>Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew as we're heading to Pandora without nearly enough time to mourn as we review Avatar in the wake of its upcoming sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water.  We're learning not to doubt the creative vision of James Cameron to reach a bankable conclusion in our 152nd episode as we discuss: </p> <ul><li>The clear inspiration behind the source material</li> <li>Who was the first choice to play Jake Sully and how much did refusing this film cost him</li> <li>Why are there so many links to LOST in this film</li> <li>Does Michelle Rodriguez ever play against type?</li> <li>Looking back, how do we feel about the 3D fad that was the early 2010s</li> <li>What's the deal with the tail sex?  Is this a Mandela effect or did it really happen?</li> <li>Ian mixes up two actors in an unlikely mistake</li> <li>Would this have been a different review if it had happened in 2009?</li> <li>We discuss more football (from both sides of the pond) and celebrate a pretty big milestone for us</li> <li>Whether or not Avatar is the Best Film Ever</li> </ul> <p>Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/BFE'>https://www.patreon.com/BFE</a></p> <p>We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:</p> <ul><li>Rev Bruce</li> <li>Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM</li> <li>Lina Oberholzer</li> <li>Ensign Ian Davies</li> <li>Chris Pedersen </li> <li>Katie McRae</li> <li>Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)</li> <li>Randal Silva</li> <li>The Yeetmeister</li> <li>Nate The Great</li> <li>Cheezy (with a fish on a bike)</li> <li>Andy Dickson</li> <li>Holly Callen</li> <li>Richard</li> <li>Ryan Kuketz</li> </ul> <p>Buy some BFE merch at <a href='https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/'>https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/</a></p> <p>Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog.  Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at <a href='https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor'>https://soundcloud.com/th