We revisit 1970's The Phantom Tollbooth directed by Abe Levitow, Chuck Jones, and Dave Monahan-- a live-action/animated fantasy film based on Norton Juster's 1961 classic children's book of the same name. This is Branson's pick. We discuss how the film holds up today and what makes it special. Milo, a bored boy who lives in a San Francisco apartment block, is surprised by a large, gift-wrapped package that has appeared in his room. The package turns out to be a gateway to a magical parallel universe. The film moves from live action to animation, after Milo is transported to the enchanted Kingdom of Wisdom in the Lands Beyond.
