There’s only one way we can get out of our post-Halloween seasonal depression slump. It may have been season one when we last covered a Robin Williams flick, but we’re righting that wrong this episode by revisiting the comfort classic Jumanji (1995). Claire, Danielle and Alex play their way through this children’s book-turned-children's movie about a sentient board game that takes fun to a whole new level. But under the surface of monkeys, mosquitos, and Van Pelt/Dad lookalikes, this story is actually filled with a ton of hidden lessons. Like breaking generational trauma. Learning to face your fears. Even diversifying your small town’s economy. So join us in leaving the world behind (just not for 26 years) as we get into the meaning of it all and more.
Resources
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/02/movies/jumanji-robin-williams-oral-history.html#
https://www.deviantart.com/roycemillerwrites/art/The-Themes-of-Jumanji-1995-914633819
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/jumanji-1995
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-fun
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