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‘The Boy and the Heron’ and Top Five Miyazaki Movies. Plus: An ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Deep Dive.

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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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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring the Works of Hayami Miyazaki
02:06 • 11min
3
The Original Title vs. the American Title
12:38 • 15min
4
The Forgiving Dad
27:45 • 15min
5
Watching Gross and Disgusting Movies with Kids
42:27 • 5min
6
The Importance of Art Without Resolution
47:33 • 14min
7
Exploring the Themes of 'Porco Rosso' and Its Unique Storytelling
01:01:06 • 2min
8
Magic Boys vs Magic Girls and the Importance of 'Wind Rises'
01:02:47 • 9min
9
Introducing a Two-Year-Old to Hayao Miyazaki Films and Cosplaying as Miyazaki
01:11:36 • 2min
10
Exploring a Cannes-winning film and its themes of truth and different perspectives
01:13:53 • 7min
11
Analyzing the Personality Traits of a Character in a Film
01:20:26 • 2min
12
Exploring the Disorienting Opening and Unsettling Conversation in a Movie
01:21:58 • 4min
13
Discussion of 'Snoop' Film, Palm Dog Award, and Impactful Scene
01:25:45 • 2min
14
Accusations and Suspicion
01:27:23 • 6min
15
Comparisons and Courtroom Complexities
01:32:56 • 11min
16
Exploring Subjectivity and Objectivity in a Movie
01:44:05 • 13min
17
The Mother's Story and the Dog's Behavior
01:56:40 • 8min
18
Analyzing the Complex Relationship Between a Mother and her Son
02:04:49 • 16min
19
Comparing Movies, True Crime, and International Films
02:20:23 • 2min
20
Discussion on Oscars, Future Podcast Plans, and Advertisement for Trevor Noah's Podcast
02:22:10 • 2min