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Matinee Monday: Jack Frost LIVE! (w/ Dan Harmon)
Dec 4, 2023
Dan Harmon joins Paul, June, and Jason to discuss the Michael Keaton classic, Jack Frost. They explore the George Clooney connection and the possibility of Jim Henson creating this nightmare. They analyze the lack of communication and inconsistencies in the film. They delve into themes of loveless marriage, obsession, and hubris. They discuss the emotional roller coaster and the snowman's ability to hear everything. They express frustration about the jokes and offensive scenes, including snow boobs. They also discuss the uplifting aspect of characters in a time of crisis.
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- The movie Jack Frost explores themes of fatherhood, dreams, and the afterlife, but fails to fully develop certain storylines, leaving questions unanswered.
- The creepy and grotesque transformation of the main character into a snowman in Jack Frost raises questions about the afterlife and the purpose of his return, while the film misses the mark with inconsistent storytelling and character development.
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The strange journey of Jack Frost as a snowman
The movie follows the story of Jack Frost, who dies in a car accident and comes back to life as a snowman. He has a second chance at being a father to his son and tries to reconnect with him. However, his transformation into a snowman is creepy and grotesque, and his interactions with the world as a snowman are problematic. There are unresolved plot points, such as the purpose of the harmonica and the involvement of the bully. Overall, the movie has a horror-like tone and lacks consistency in its storytelling.
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