In this special bonus episode of the Book Club Podcast, Carly, joined by Andrene and Joel from the Rewind Rewatch Podcast [https://linktr.ee/rr90spod], delves into Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. They explore themes of genetic engineering, human arrogance, and scientific discovery, discussing character developments such as Hammond's moral irresponsibility, Nedry's sabotage, and Malcolm's philosophical insights. The episode examines the narrative role of Lex and Tim, the depiction of female characters, and the contrast between the book and the movie. The hosts reflect on the story's relevance to contemporary issues like technological progress and environmental exploitation. They also highlight the 1993 film's enduring visual impact and influence on millennials, wrapping up with recommendations for Crichton's sequel, The Lost World. Listen to the Rewind Rewatch episode on the movie Jurassic Park on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-11-jurassic-park-1993/id1725034129?i=1000649999240]. Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.com/ [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/] and be sure to follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/book_club_pod]and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@crosejack]! Timestamps of conversation topics: 00:00 Life Finds a Way 00:13 Welcome to the Book Club Podcast 00:31 First Impressions of Jurassic Park 03:02 Diving into the Plot 10:07 Hammond's Delusions and Grandchildren 14:23 Character Dynamics and Development 25:58 The Arrogance of Humans 39:59 Living Systems and Chaos Theory 41:32 Automation and Nedry's Role 43:08 Nedry's Betrayal and Consequences 47:40 Hammond's Hubris and Park's Flaws 50:33 Children in Jurassic Park 53:39 Millennial Nostalgia and Connection 57:35 Female Characters in Jurassic Park 01:02:42 Modern Reflections and Genetic Power 01:08:39 Impact of the Movie on Millennials 01:14:33 Final Thoughts on Jurassic Park