Episode 512: Matilda (1996)
From The Test of Time by Alan Noah and James Brief
April 24, 2026 · 39 min · Season 1 · Episode 512
About this episode
The hosts discuss the film Matilda and its relevance over time while sharing humorous anecdotes.
A six-year-old uses telekinetic powers to get revenge on her school's headmistress. Listen as we comment on napping at Super Nintendo World, uncooperative bus drivers, and a movie pitch about discus throwing. Then we see if Matilda stands the Test of Time.
People in this episode
Hosts: Alan Noah, James Brief
Topics covered
- film review
- comedy
- telekinesis
- childhood
- nostalgia
Keywords
- Matilda
- telekinesis
- film review
- comedy
- Super Nintendo World
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Super Nintendo World, bus drivers
Books & works: Matilda
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