

‘The Boy and the Heron’ and Top Five Miyazaki Movies. Plus: An ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Deep Dive.
20 snips Dec 13, 2023
Andy Greenwald and Charles Holmes join the hosts to discuss Hayao Miyazaki's films and their personal experiences with his work. They explore the challenges of introducing certain movies to young children and share their top five Miyazaki movies. The hosts delve into a movie that won the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival and discuss its intricate plot revolving around truth and different perspectives. They also analyze the personality traits of a character in a film and delve into the disorienting opening and unsettling conversation in another movie. The chapter focuses on the investigation surrounding Sandra's husband's murder and the complex relationship between a mother and her son in a film. Overall, they provide entertaining insights into various films and themes.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Works of Hayami Miyazaki
02:06 • 11min
The Original Title vs. the American Title
12:38 • 15min
The Forgiving Dad
27:45 • 15min
Watching Gross and Disgusting Movies with Kids
42:27 • 5min
The Importance of Art Without Resolution
47:33 • 14min
Exploring the Themes of 'Porco Rosso' and Its Unique Storytelling
01:01:06 • 2min
Magic Boys vs Magic Girls and the Importance of 'Wind Rises'
01:02:47 • 9min
Introducing a Two-Year-Old to Hayao Miyazaki Films and Cosplaying as Miyazaki
01:11:36 • 2min
Exploring a Cannes-winning film and its themes of truth and different perspectives
01:13:53 • 7min
Analyzing the Personality Traits of a Character in a Film
01:20:26 • 2min
Exploring the Disorienting Opening and Unsettling Conversation in a Movie
01:21:58 • 4min
Discussion of 'Snoop' Film, Palm Dog Award, and Impactful Scene
01:25:45 • 2min
Accusations and Suspicion
01:27:23 • 6min
Comparisons and Courtroom Complexities
01:32:56 • 11min
Exploring Subjectivity and Objectivity in a Movie
01:44:05 • 13min
The Mother's Story and the Dog's Behavior
01:56:40 • 8min
Analyzing the Complex Relationship Between a Mother and her Son
02:04:49 • 16min
Comparing Movies, True Crime, and International Films
02:20:23 • 2min
Discussion on Oscars, Future Podcast Plans, and Advertisement for Trevor Noah's Podcast
02:22:10 • 2min