About this episode

Dave and Rory discuss the cultural impact and nostalgia of Space Jam as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

30 years ago, the monstars invaded the NBA, and only the greatest basketball player that ever lived and a bunch of looney tunes could stop them! On this week’s episode, Dave is joined by Rory to talk Space Jam. As the NBA Finals kick into high gear, the guys discuss why the film still holds space in our pop culture conversation and where it stands among the biggest cinematic nostalgia plays for sports fans and movie fans alike. This is one not to miss! Love what you hear? Let your friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • Stitcher Radio • TuneIn • Podchaser • Laughable • Many other podcast directories. SHOP • Swag at TeePublic SUPPORT • Become a patron of the show through Patreon FOLLOW • Reel Chronicles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. • The Cinematic Reel on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest Have a topic you want to hear the guys discuss? Email David at david@thecinematicreel.com . The post 354: Space Jam: 30th Anniversary appeared first on The Cinematic Reel .

People in this episode

Host: Dave

Guest: Rory

Topics covered

• Space Jam
• NBA
• pop culture
• nostalgia
• sports films
• film reviews

Keywords

• Space Jam
• NBA Finals
• nostalgia
• basketball
• Looney Tunes
• film review
• pop culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Reel Chronicles, The Cinematic Reel

Books & works: Space Jam

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