

S01 E07 - #94 Looking for Eric
Nov 14, 2023
In this episode, the hosts analyze the film 'Looking for Eric', exploring its football and mental health themes. They discuss the importance of community, friends, and family in supporting mental health. They also criticize a negative portrayal of football in film. The structure and storylines of the film are examined, along with discussions on age perceptions, work obsessions, and the desire to return to normalcy. The hosts delve into the difficulties of the plot, including the portrayal of the character Eric Canton as a bad grandfather.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Eric Cantonard: A Representation of Football and Mental Health Struggles
04:34 • 15min
The Importance of Community and Connection
19:27 • 2min
The Impact of Covid on Football Community and a Critique of a Negative Portrayal of Football in Film
21:24 • 7min
Film Structure and Storylines
28:23 • 8min
Perceptions of Age, Work Obsession, and the Idea of Going Back to Normal
35:54 • 2min
Discussion on Work Community and Social Connections
37:29 • 2min
The Plot and its Difficulties
39:26 • 19min