Cool Runnings (1993): Jamaica, Bobsleds & John Candy

About this episode

The episode revisits the 90s film Cool Runnings, discussing its themes and whether it holds up to nostalgia.

Do you remember Cool Runnings from the 90s? Because we do… kind of. It’s a bit of a blur, but we remember Jamaica, bobsledding, and John Candy, and honestly, that might be enough. Join us as we revisit a movie we remember being silly, funny, dramatic, and inspirational… and see if it still holds up, or if nostalgia is doing all the heavy lifting.

People in this episode

Host: Jimmy Coates

Topics covered

• 90s movies
• bobsledding
• nostalgia
• comedy
• inspiration

Keywords

• Cool Runnings
• John Candy
• Jamaica
• bobsledding
• 90s film
• nostalgia
• comedy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cool Runnings

Places: Jamaica

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