# Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) - Controlling Fear, The Fantastic, and Cinematography - The Desert of the Reel #102

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A very special thank you and shout-out to Toon My Heart Podcast for their lovely gift! Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 2004) is the third Potter film where we find dementors, Sirius Black, and patronus spells! Is Jason says that this movie doesn't bring anything new from the previous Harry Potter films. Is he right? Ryan jumps right in and talks about Alfonso Cuaron's directing style and use of cinematography. Jason has a list of pros and cons and discusses the themes of fear and its role in our lives. We look at the lens of the Fantastic by Tzvetan Todorov and discuss what it is. We examine key motifs dealing with glass/mirrors and time/cycles. Jason has issues with "illogical" things the characters do, and we have a good time! Is this the best Harry Potter movie? What film is your favorite? Next week , we are changing gears and watching Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011). Jason needed a break from the wizarding world. Send us an email at desertofthereelpod@gmail.com Sure love ya!

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