About this episode

The hosts discuss the film 'Return to Oz' and its themes, effects, and connections to other films.

Hello Excellent Emerald Citizens!  On this episode of HWGW , we’re discussing another childhood favorite of Allison’s (it is the Year of the Yak after all). We discuss the excellent practical effects, propose that this is a little too real at times, pitch Cocoonies ; a sequel to both Cocoon (1985) and The Goonies (1985), and realize this is the Jason X (2001) of Oz films!  PLUS : We are a pro-Jason Mantzoukas podcast!  Don’t have an Ozma attack, it’s Return to Oz (1985)!  Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Hunter M. Bush, Allison C. Yakulis

Topics covered

• childhood favorites
• practical effects
• film analysis
• sequel ideas
• Oz films
• comedy

Keywords

• Return to Oz
• Cocoon
• The Goonies
• Jason X
• practical effects
• film discussion
• comedy podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Return to Oz, Cocoon, The Goonies, Jason X

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