To kick off our new series about fairy tales in cinema, Alex and Jonathan do a deep dive into three adaptations of the story of Pinocchio: Pinocchio (1940), Pinocchio (2019), and Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022). We discuss the history of fairy tales, the variations of focus in each of these adaptations, and how fantasy… Continue reading Ep 153. FILMS OF FAERIE 1: The Podcast that Laughed and Cried Like a Child
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Ep 28. WORLD TOUR: México Macabro
Alex and Jonathan head south of the border this week to talk about three Mexican films: Macario (1960), Amores Perros (2000), and Pan's Labyrinth (2006). We talk the significance of a story within the story, the international influence of Quentin Tarantino, and how Hollywood has benefitted from Mexican filmmakers. https://youtu.be/0Z2GQtBgVS8?si=-l46IgjiN0Lxjh5R https://open.spotify.com/episode/10mkMiqKGd55NivWuoBRX1?si=ICfO5XgwRFKS8RnB1bfKiA Also on iTunes Skip to: Macario (4:06), Amores Perros (20:02),… Continue reading Ep 28. WORLD TOUR: México Macabro

