Thor 086: Does Loki See What the Destroyer Sees?

<h2>Minute Eighty-Six: From Thor’s Decisive Walk to the Standoff</h2> <p>Joining us to discuss Thor’s decision, his conversation with Loki, how the Destroyer works, and more is Father David Mowry, Chaplain of the Movies by Minute community.</p> <h3>In the eighty-sixth minute of <a href="https://trustory.fm/director/kenneth-branagh/">Kenneth Branagh</a>’s 2011 film <em>Thor</em>...</h3> <ul><li>It’s Thor’s big showdown with the Destroyer, and in some capacity, his brother.</li> <li>But how does the connection through the Destroyer work? Is Loki hearing and seeing in his mind? It’s never clearly conveyed in the film as it is in the comics.</li> <li>There’s a fantastic long lens shot as Thor walks toward the Destroyer with his Asgardian and Midgardian friends behind him in the distance. It’s a great shot to show their connection but also to isolate him.</li> <li>Thor begins his confrontation not with fists but with words. He speaks softly and kindly. This is definitely not the Thor we’ve seen before!</li> <li>We talk a lot about the words Thor uses and how he approaches his brother. It shows a lot of growth.</li> <li>To that end, just the fact that he’s chosen to face the Destroyer alone shows that Thor knows he is likely sacrificing himself here. It’s quite powerful.</li> <li>Just like back in our <em>Iron Man</em> season, Father Mowry brings his Christ and the Cape! In this episode, it’s the anthropology of the four types of love Thor encounters in this film.</li></ul> <p>It’s a powerful minute with Thor confronting his brother. Through a magical suit of armor. Or something. Father David Mowry joins us. Tune in!</p> <p>Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on <a href="https://discord.com/invite/yW72E6M">The Next Reel’s Discord channel</a>!</p> <h3>Film Sundries</h3> <ul><li>Watch this film: <a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/thor/umc.cmc.hgkuacmdh6wxtlwtwpuju43">iTunes</a> • <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thor-Natalie-Portman/dp/B005H9B2CE">Amazon</a> • <a href="https://dvd.netflix.com