The Confused Breakfast Gremlins (1984)
Dec 11, 2024
Dive into the chaotic charm of 'Gremlins' as the hosts reminisce about childhood video rentals and discuss its pivotal role in the creation of the PG-13 rating. They debate whether this classic is more festive than Die Hard and explore the film's quirky characters, including the hilariously snobbish Mrs. Deagle. Listeners are treated to behind-the-scenes trivia, puppet mastery, and a light-hearted critique of character decisions, all while reflecting on the unique blend of horror and humor that makes this film a holiday favorite.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Nostalgic Rentals: A Tribute to 'Gremlins'
01:52 • 4min
Nostalgia Meets Chaos: A 'Gremlins' Retrospective
06:01 • 18min
Nostalgia and Chaos in 'Gremlins'
24:24 • 5min
Film Aesthetics and Quirky Discussions
29:14 • 13min
A Punchable Character and Feline Currency
42:31 • 2min
Phoebe Cates and Nostalgic Cinema
44:14 • 6min
Behind the Scenes: Layered Challenges and Creative Choices in 'Gremlins'
50:14 • 3min
Character Evolution and Nostalgic Pets
53:21 • 15min
Humanizing the Mischievous Mogwais
01:08:11 • 3min
Misunderstood Characters and Holiday Realities
01:10:52 • 8min
Iconic Moments and Behind-the-Scenes Trivia from 'Gremlins'
01:19:14 • 3min
Puppet Mastery and Chaos
01:22:00 • 16min
Rating the Chaos: A 'Gremlins' Conversation
01:37:52 • 15min
A Review of 'Gremlins': Absurdity Meets Nostalgia
01:53:11 • 5min