First, thank you all for your support. Your support enabled me to subscribe to Premium Beats, which provides excellent music. I did unsub from Epidemic Sound, though. It's no reflection on their music selection, I just think Premium Beats is better, and I'd rather not pay for both, when Envato provides great SFX and pretty good music too.In this episode, we delve into a favorite of American children's literature, and a classic family film. The differences between the book and the movie adaptation of "Charlotte's Web," are few but significant. I wax a little philosophical, analyzing key scenes and characters. We'll explore the deeper themes of friendship and mortality that the story touches upon, and how the animation style influences the overall experience. I lament more than once that E.B. White refused to give Walt Disney the rights to make this picture and then, after a short stint in the developmental hot place, handed it to <chuckle> Hanna Barbera. 🤷‍♂️I hope you enjoy this one. I've been waiting years to finally do it. It wasn't a highly requested episode, but when I announced it the reaction was pretty big, and most positive. Your enthusiasm keeps me going, and I can't wait to share more with you! ~Paul
Hi everyone—
As the majority of respondents voted for a more lighthearted, humorous take on JAWS—that’s what I did. I don’t go full goofus on this thing, but I definitely didn’t treat it like high drama either. Which is good. When it comes to the horror genre, humor is a self-defense mechanism I use. And though JAWS is in my top 10 favorite movies, I'm not a fan of horror.
This first episode covers the opening quarter of the movie and book: Chrissie’s early morning swim, the town’s masterclass in denial, and Chief Brody trying to do the right thing, being thwarted at every turn.
Thanks, as always, for your support. You make this show possible—and a lot more fun to make.
I hope you enjoy the episode. ~Paul
This episode took the most work. Hardest of the three by far. There was more to say, more to unpack, and it ended up running a little longer than planned. Hopefully, it was worth the stretch.
Thanks to everyone who made it through the full Prince of Egypt arc with me. And now it’s on to the next story. One with fewer family squabbles, fewer plagues, and a little more amity. ~Paul
Hey everyone! Here's a Filler /Supplemental Episode where I tackle the whole “Who was the Pharaoh of the Exodus?” debate—Seti? Ramses? Someone else entirely? I’ve been dodging it but this is the deep-dive I’ve been saving for supporters. Plus, I give an update on Prince of Egypt Part 3 and talk a little about a possible "Jaws" episode for summer.
Then I share a little my upcoming fantasy-cyberpunk WIP Metal Earth: Exile from the Wild. It’s Tolkien’s worst industrial nightmare... with neon.
Thanks for backing the show—you make all of this possible. Hope you enjoy the Filler. ~Paul
