Episode 150: Jurassic Park

About this episode

The episode features a discussion about Spielberg's 1993 film Jurassic Park, its themes, and its legacy.

Spielberg Season 2 kicks off with a casual 3 hour chat about Spielberg's 1993 blockbuster effort, Jurassic Park! Sarah and MJ are joined by Harley Mumford to discuss the film's themes, how it fits in conversation with his other creature feature, the enduring legacy of the film, and why other blockbusters (even the other entries in the Jurassic franchise) aren't as effective at entertaining the masses.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Buddery, MJ Smith

Guest: Harley Mumford

Topics covered

• Jurassic Park
• Spielberg
• blockbuster films
• film themes
• creature features
• film legacy

Keywords

• Jurassic Park
• Steven Spielberg
• blockbuster
• film themes
• creature feature
• film legacy
• entertainment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Jurassic Park

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