The most Gen-X fantasy/fairy tale film finally meets its executioner and her name is Juliette Miranda. The NeverEnding Story sucked in kids to live through a book that had a horse drawn in mud, a wolf who liked children a little too much, a dad who drank raw eggs and orange juice, and a furry llama that did nothing except fly. Joining host Kevin Gootee is king of New Orleans snark, David the Producer. Does Wolfgang Pedersen deserve to have a pedophile wolf eat him for creating this film? Juliette, David the Producer, and KG also discuss which films have made them tear up as kids or as adults. Also, the trio fire out their favorite fantasy and Pixar movies. What other 80s fantasy films do you like? And what films STILL make you tear up or get sad as an adult? Let's also see if Chat GPT can FINALLY write better jokes than Kevin Gootee. But most importantly, let's see if Juliette can Gut...the..sacred...cow! Don't forget, you can find us on all podcasts platforms: apple iTunes: Apple Podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GDfYlOC36RWFAhXTlgSM0 google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2JmYjYyMmYzLTk5Y2ItNDQ4Mi05OWQzLWIyNjlhMWIzNjBjYw?hl=en iheartradio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-gutting-the-sacred-cow-52467806/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GuttingtheSacredCow Hello to our new friends! We love it when you click "subscribe", like us on social media, and most importantly when you tell your friends/family about our podcast. Thank you ALL for continually shouting us out on social media, we love when you do that as well as leave us those 5 star rating and 2-3 sentence reviews. Social media for the gang: @KevinGootee on Twitter, FB, IG GuttingTheSacredCowpodcast on IG and Tik Tok @GTSCpodcast on Twitter Youtube: Gutting the Sacred Cow You can find Juliette Miranda on Twitter at @morningneurosis You can find David the Producer on twitter: @behindtherant Juliette Miranda CLOSES THE BOOK on The NeverEnding Story episode 203 GTSC podcast Why 'The NeverEnding Story' Is a Terrible Kids Film - Unfiltered Cinema Critiques with Juliette Miranda" Description: In this episode of "Unfiltered Cinema Critiques," host Juliette Miranda delves into the controversial realm of children's cinema to uncover why "The NeverEnding Story" may not be the timeless classic it's often hailed to be. Strap in for a candid exploration of what went wrong in this beloved '80s fantasy film. Show Highlights: Unveiling the dark secrets of Fantasia: Juliette exposes the surprisingly grim undertones within the enchanting world of Fantasia and how they might not sit well with younger viewers. The terrifying allure of The Nothing: Dive deep into the haunting portrayal of The Nothing and how it could be more nightmarish than imaginative for kids. Bastian's emotional rollercoaster: Juliette dissects the emotional rollercoaster that is Bastian's journey and questions whether it's a bit too much for young minds to handle. Problematic portrayals: Explore the representation of certain characters and themes that might be seen as problematic through today's lens. Navigating nostalgia: Juliette examines how nostalgia can sometimes cloud our judgment when it comes to the quality of childhood favorites. Join Juliette Miranda as she boldly challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding "The NeverEnding Story." Are there hidden flaws that have been overlooked for years? Tune in to find out, and prepare to rethink this cherished classic. For more brutally honest film critiques and thought-provoking insights, subscribe to "Unfiltered Cinema Critiques" today and never miss an episode. #CinemaCritiques #FilmAnalysis #NeverEndingStory #ChildhoodClassics #Podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gutting-the-sacred-cow6501/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy