The (Not So) Hidden CIA Themes in Psychonauts 2

Meme-fueled breakdown of Psychonauts 2's second act through the lens of a screenwriter. I dissect the CIA themes of the second act as we trace it along the lines of Blake Snyder's Save the Cat! structure.

Quick side note on the Aquatos: I stated they're a Slavic family, but that may just apply to the Grulovian part of them. Culturally, due to their travels, they seem all over the place and it's great attention to detail.

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Act One Breakdown: https://rumble.com/v399iqv-screenwriter-breaks-down-psychonauts-2-act-one.html

Spoilers for the following movies:
The Godfather (1972)
The Matrix (1999)
Elf (2003)

Thanks for watching!

Music:
- "Fighting The Avanc" by Darren Curtis @Darren Curtis Music
- "Unplugged from the Matrix" by Karl Casey @White Bat Audio

Referenced movies, shows and games in order of appearance:
Up in the Air (2009)
Wall Street (1987)
The Nice Guys (2016)
The Simpsons: "Mr. Plow", Season 4, Episode 9
Goldfinger (1964)
Twin Peaks (1990-91)
Adaptation (2002)
God of War (2018)
Hell's Kitchen (2005-present)
Dredd (2012)
The Godfather (1972)
Manhunt Unabomber: "Ted", Episode 6
Blade (1998)
Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Gran Torino (2008)
Community: "Comparative Religion", Season 1, Episode 12
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: "Gun Fever Too: Still Hot", Season 9, Episode 2
Scarface (1983)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
The Matrix (1999)
Elf (2003)
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)
Dexter: "Surprise, Motherf***er!", Season 7, Episode 12
Dexter: "Born Free", Season 1, Episode 12
Kindergarten Cop (1990)
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

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