EP #06 - Avatar: The Way of Water, The World Cup, & Favorite Moments of 2022

EP #06 - Avatar: The Way of Water, The World Cup, & Favorite Moments of 2022

HAPPY 2023! Welcome to a brand new year as well as a brand new episode of FILM FRAT Podcast!

Everything that has happened up to this point has been mixing, brewing, and cooking up since 2022. This episode tackles the challenge of taking a look back at everything that was consumed as well as reflecting on the wild journey throughout the year. 

Let’s get straight into the big bucks… Avatar: The Way of Water. The length of this incredible film was almost as long as it took to make it. The boys take some time to discuss just exactly how they felt about James Cameron’s sequel to the extremely successful ‘Avatar’. Who is Kiri’s father? Why do the wales have so much personality? Will the next three sequels even happen? Who knows. 

One of the most heart-touching moments in all of 2022 was found in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’. This film opened the doors to Wakanda and allowed the audience to yearn and mourn not only T'Challa, but also Chadwick Boseman. A touching tribute, coupled with a new rendition of the Black Panther as well as the introduction of a new civilization, makes for an incredible experience. 

2022 was filled with some stand-out films and TV shows, some better than others, but memorable nonetheless! Alex mentions Demon Slayer and Spy X Family as notable animes that were a good watch. Jordan Peele’s ‘NOPE’ was thrilling and has been resonating since its release. One of the most unsettling experiences came in the form of ‘Terrifier 2’, which cannot be explained in words… Curtis solidifies ‘The Menu’ as the most fun he has had at the movie theaters in 2022. Damien Chazelle delivers a chaotic and bright project with his most recent release, ‘Babylon’. A quick honorable mention goes to the TV series, ‘Dead to Me’, which Curtis mentions has a bizarre concept. 

Like the movies and TV shows, the music industry delivered some amazing pieces of work throughout 2022. Notable mentions for Alex: Drake & 21 Savage - Her Loss, SZA - S.O.S., Metro Boomin - Heroes & Villains, Bad Bunny - Un Verano Sin Ti. Curtis’ Spotify Wrapped: $NOT - Ethereal, Denzel Curry - Melt My Eyez See Your Future, $uicideBoy$ - Sing Me A Lullaby, My Sweet Temptation. 

Just when you think the year couldn’t have ended in a greater way, the 2022 FIFA World Cup took those expectations and multiplied it by 100. Argentina and Lionel Messi wrote the perfect script, losing their first game then making a legendary run to the finals. France vs. Argentina will go down in history as the BEST World Cup final. 

The Baseball season also had many insane storylines, with the Houston Astros winning their first Championship since their controversial cheating season in 2017. The MLB has had an interesting post-season with many player acquisitions and team construction.