# Jurassic World (2015) Bigger! Louder! More Postmodern! DOTR #124

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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: 2026-06-11T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Desert of the Reel, Ryan and Jason return to Isla Nublar to visit Jurassic World. Why would anyone open another dinosaur park after the disaster of Jurassic Park? Jason can't understand that, but Ryan would definitely visit! Is Jurassic World simply a bigger-budget remake of the original movie, and if so, why doesn't it receive the same criticism as other legacy sequels like The Force Awakens? We explore the film through a postmodern lens, nostalgia, and audience expectations. We debate whether the movie has anything meaningful to say about control or whether it is content to be exactly what it advertises: bigger, louder, and packed with more teeth. We talk about empathy and how this film handles death. We ask if horror films show more compassion for human life than modern action movies. And what can Jurassic World teach us about accepting uncertainty in a universe that refuses to follow our plans? Join us as we discuss chaos, dinosaurs, nostalgia, and the difficult balance between recognizing our small place in the universe while still choosing empathy. Email us at desertofthereelpod@gmail.com

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