Metaphors In Films

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Metaphors In Films

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There are many things that can mean something else, an object can represent a memory, a place can represent an idea, and maybe a person can represent fear. Maybe not but either way there are plenty of themes in movies that take on different meanings and today we talk about them. As always we want to know some of your favorites as we unpack themes with metaphors in films.

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Hosted by Frank and Zach, this is a podcast all about film discussion. We talk movies, directors, actors, cinematographers, and everything in-between.

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