Episode 0187: RETURN TO OZ (1985)

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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