# Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010) - Desert of the Reel #109

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Podcast: [The Desert of the Reel: A Movie Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-desert-of-the-reel-a-movie-podcast-6745471)
Published: 2026-01-23T19:24:35+00:00
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## Resource

We argue extensively about whether or not this is a good film. Ryan appreciates how different it is from the other films; Jason thinks it is a series of random events happening randomly and wandering around aimlessly without any clues. About halfway through the podcast, Jason has a revelation that reframes why he doesn't like the movie, changing the tenor of the rest of the episode. We explore Brechtian distancing, the philosophy of sacrifice, whether it is better to die or lose your memory, and many other elements of the film. Let us know what you think about this episode at desertofthereelpod@gmail.com

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