636: "No more Miss Nice Girl!" | Matilda (1996)
About this episode
The episode discusses the film 'Matilda' and its themes of justice and empowerment through the story of a young girl with telekinetic abilities.
After years of surviving her family's TV obsession and her father’s shady car-dealership schemes, Matilda Wormwood finally goes to school—only to face the hammer-throwing tyranny of Miss Trunchbull. She quickly discovers that a lifetime of reading has ignited a telekinetic spark fueled by a fierce sense of justice. Armed with this new power, Matilda will do her best to ensure that no child is overlooked or mistreated again. 🎧 Did you enjoy the episode?Tap that subscribe button and join us for more throwback movie breakdowns, hot takes, and retro film love. 🚀 Want even more content?Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes chatter, and a direct line to the hosts. 📡 For past episodes, show notes, and more:Head to www.30podcast.com. And if you're loving the show, leave us a five-star review—especially on Apple Podcasts. It helps more movie lovers find us!
People in this episode
Host: John W. Reid
Topics covered
- telekinesis
- justice
- childhood
- education
- family dynamics
- film analysis
Keywords
- Matilda
- Miss Trunchbull
- telekinesis
- film analysis
- childhood
- justice
- 30something Movie Podcast
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Matilda
More episodes of 30something Movie Podcast
- 642: "Choose Life" | Trainspotting (1996)
- 640: "Between nowhere and not much else" | Lone Star (1996)
- 639: "All I'm guilty of is bad taste" | The People vs Larry Flynt (1996)
- 638: "Revenge, sweet, lasting revenge" | Sleepers (1996)
- 637: "Don't Shoot" | Bound (1996)
- 635: "Sanctuary! Sanctuary!" | The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the 30something Movie Podcast podcast page.