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This week, John and Georgia are joined by John's mother, Eileen Macey, to discuss her favorite comfort film, Defending Your Life. They hash out the film's themes of reincarnation, fear, hope, and growth, as well as exploring the age old question of why Rip Torn is such a darn good actor in every single role he takes on.
00:00:00 - Pre-recorded intro
00:00:14 - Georgia opens the show and introduces guest Eileen Macey
00:01:38 - Eileen tells us about herself and reminisces about watching movies together as a family
00:04:24 - Eileen tells us why Defending Your Life is her favorite comfort film
00:06:19 - John gives synopsis of Defending Your Life
00:09:37 - Discussion of ending and theme of hope in film
00:10:04 - Eileen's favorite scene in Defending Your Life
00:11:05 - Defending Your Life as a comfort film and Macey family holiday favorite
00:13:31 - Eileen's favorite character
00:16:02 - John and Georgia's favorite character
00:21:50 - Significance of numbers in Defending Your Life
00:25:37 - Georgia's favorite scene in Defending Your Life
00:27:17 - Eileen's new reactions to Defending Your Life
00:28:41 - John's new observations on Defending Your Life, discusses filmmaker POV
00:31:06 - Georgia's discusses Daniel and Julia's different approaches to life and how other characters treat them
00:35:26 - Eileen, what food would you liken this film to?
00:36:02 - John, what food do you liken this film to?
00:36:26 - Georgia, what food do you liken this film to?
00:36:45 - Eileen's final thoughts on Defending Your Life
00:37:29 - John's final thoughts on Defending Your Life
00:38:15 - Georgia announces The Lost Boys as next week's comfort film and sign-off
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