May 29, 2022

Comfort Films 34: Willow

Comfort Films 34: Willow

We wrap up our sword and sorcery month with episode 34, Willow, which was coincidentally released 34 years ago this month!  In another bit of serendipity, the trailer for the new Willow TV show (that we were completely unaware of) came out this week, and it looks so fantastic that we're thrilled to hop on the hype train.  We talk about the absolute perfection that is Warwick Davis, the birth of digital effects, and the many connections Willow has with other genre greats like Star Wars and Lord of the Rings.  Come on this epic journey with us!

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Nov. 3, 2023

Comfort Films 98: The Amusement Park (1975)

“The grotesque has never really affected or frightened me. I guess it’s real-life stuff that frightens me much more.” (George A. Romero) In this special bonus horror episode, John and Georgia are pleased to welcome Ryan Carr...

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Nov. 18, 2023

Comfort Films 100: The Birdcage (1996)

It's our 100th episode!! To celebrate, we welcome back one of our earliest guests, the great Kate Duffy, to discuss a film that has been our number one requested comfort film over the course of the show. We talk about …

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Dec. 8, 2023

Comfort Films 102: Interview with Writer/Director/Composer John Harri…

In this special episode, John and Georgia spoke with writer, director, producer, composer, actor and all-around fine, upstanding Pennsylvanian, John Harrison. We discuss his 2023 novel, Passing Through Veils, which combines e...

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Feb. 23, 2024

Comfort Films 108: Sense and Sensibility (1995)

For the second episode of our Jane Austen adaptations month, we welcome first-time guest and world class soprano Jessica Sandidge to discuss her top comfort pick, Sense and Sensibility! This film was Emma Thompson's first fea...

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