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To cap off our Friendsgiving month, we welcome back Christina and Mac from World of Horror Podcast to talk about a feel-good family film that is as sweet as a delicious piece of pecan pie a la mode -- Paddington 2! We discuss the movie's heartfelt themes of family, being yourself, and building community; how Paddington's perspective as an immigrant makes his contributions to society even more unique and valuable; the brilliant use of CGI and visual storytelling that enhances the film rather than replacing the work of artists; the amazing performances from Hugh Grant, Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, and Ben Whishaw, who brings real humanity to a little bear; and how Christina uses Paddington to teach ethics in the classroom. This film is like a warm hug from a relative you've missed for a long time, and we can't think of a better movie to discuss for Thanksgiving! We are grateful for all our guests this month, and we are grateful to you, our listeners, for giving us a chance to talk movies with you year-round. Have a safe, happy, and comfort-filled Thanksgiving!
Christina Hare is a professor of Philosophy who lives in Greensboro, NC with her cat, Rosey. She is also a self-taught mosaic artist and a co-host with her son, Mac, of the World of Horror Podcast. She likes to picture Jesus like a mischievous badger.
Mac lives in North Carolina with his partner Allen and cat Branwen. His main joys are drawing, playing video games, and watching anime. He loves co-hosting the World of Horror podcast with his mom and meeting fellow Podcasters with a love of film.
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