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#256: The Shape of Nature, Pt. 1 — The Secret of Roan Inish
#256: The Shape of Nature, Pt. 1 — The Secret of Roan Inish
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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Dec 15, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
Like Irish animator Tom Moore’s previous films, the new WOLFWALKERS has a strong base in Irish legend and Celtic design, which, along with the film’s story about a young girl striking out on her own in a world of shapechangers and mythology, put us in mind of American filmmaker John Sayles’ 1994 venture into Irish legend, THE SECRET OF ROAN INISH. In this half of the pairing we consider whether ROAN INISH falls under the heading of children’s movie or arthouse film, how it fits into Sayles’ filmography, and how to contextualize, and even appreciate, its traditionalist messaging. Plus, we set the stage for next week’s WOLFWALKERS episode with a discussion of some of the non-traditional animated films that have surprised, delighted, and confounded us.
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Outro Music: Mason Daring, “Return to Roan Inish”
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Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about THE SECRET OF ROAN INISH, WOLFWALKERS, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730.
Outro Music: Mason Daring, “Return to Roan Inish”
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Released:
Dec 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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