What does it mean to grow—intellectually, emotionally, philosophically? How do we form our beliefs about the world when everything is new and nothing is assumed? In this Watch & Talk, we’ll dive into Poor Things, a visually bold and intellectually daring film that reimagines human development through a wildly unconventional story. With Emma Stone’s unforgettable performance at its core, the film invites us to explore major milestones in the history of philosophy—questions of identity, morality, freedom, and the nature of desire—all through the journey of a woman learning everything from scratch. Whether you’ve seen the film or not, you’ll find something to chew on.

The discussion will be led by Leon, a psychologist and passionate fan of Poor Things, who will guide us through key scenes and themes that connect the film to bigger philosophical questions. Come prepared to share your ideas, observations, and curiosities, no prior viewing required—just bring your mind and your sense of wonder.

Let’s sit back with good friends in comfy chairs as we sip on stiff cocktails, eat tasty popcorn, and watch scenes from a ground-breaking film that changed the way we look at movies. And, of course, let’s have a deep, fun, and intelligent discussion about our mutual cinematic journey!

成长意味着什么——在智力、情感和哲学层面上？当一切都是新的，什么都不能理所当然时，我们是如何形成对世界的信念的？在这场观看与讨论中，我们将深入探讨《贫民窟的百万富翁》，这部视觉上大胆、智力上具有挑战性的电影，通过一段极其不拘一格的故事重新定义了人类的成长过程。由艾玛·斯通的令人难忘的表演为核心，这部电影邀请我们探索哲学史上的几个重大里程碑——身份、道德、自由和欲望的本质等问题——所有这一切都通过一个女人从零开始学习的旅程来展现。无论你是否已经看过这部电影，都能从中获得新的启发。

讨论将由Leon主导，他是一名心理学家，也是《贫民窟的百万富翁》的忠实粉丝，将引导我们分析电影中的关键场景和主题，并将其与更大的哲学问题联系起来。准备好分享你的想法、观察和好奇心吧——不需要事先观看电影，只需带上你的思维和探索的好奇心。

让我们与好朋友们一起坐在舒适的椅子上，品着鸡尾酒，吃着美味的爆米花，观看一部改变我们看待电影方式的开创性作品场景。当然，我们还将进行一次深入、有趣且充满智慧的讨论，分享我们共同的电影之旅！

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