We are back in the swing of things this school year, so let’s celebrate with Matilda, the 1996 Danny DeVito classic! We discuss Mara Wilson’s great performance, other kids’ books, and whether we could eat that whole chocolate cake. Listen in!
(0:00) Matilda intro, facts, and figures!
(10:37) Erin's New Jersey Connection
(12:27) Matilda plot summary
(16:33) What is Danny DeVito most known for?
(19:24) Movie adaptations of kids' books
(23:05) Matilda vs. Willy Wonka
(25:28) Send Me On My Way
(28:50) Your Miss Honey
(30:58) How would you use Matilda's powers?
(32:46) Could you eat the whole cake?
(34:10) Trunchbull's Ls
(35:30) Million Dollar Sticky?
(36:17) Scary Principals
(38:05) Miss Honey a good teacher?
(40:26) Is Matilda nice?
(41:42) Tom's notes!
(45:41) Roger Ebert review: 3 out of 4 stars!
(47:12) Tom's Top Five Trivia
(50:55) Deep Dive: Mara Wilson
(57:25) Does Matilda make BFW?
(58:41) TWILIGHT HYPE AND OUTRO!
_______________________________________________
Find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babysfirstwatchlist/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@babysfirstwatchlist/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babysfirstwatchlist/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@babysfirstwatchlist
