“Great podcast about both the 76ers and the experience of being a 76ers fan, but I was troubled by Spike’s suggestion on a recent episode that listeners recommending Paddington 2 during the “underrated movies” segment was a bit. I now find myself with no choice but to go to bat for Paddington 2, a family comedy that I would put toe-to-toe with most dramas in terms of heart and thematic weight. Sure, it’s about a naïve and impossibly kind bear getting into trouble in London, but it’s got a powerful message about the immigrant experience and our shared humanity that doesn’t feel unearned or insincere. It’s also got a vibrant visual style that tries to synthesize Buster Keaton’s physical comedy with Edgar Wright’s manic editing and Wes Anderson’s ornate framing and set design. It’s mostly successful in doing so. Paddington 2 is sentimental without being cloying, a genuine warm hug of a movie, simply delightful. Or maybe this really is all just a bit. Keep up the good work and Trust the Process.”
hw_plainview_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/22