Episode 71: Jurassic Park

Hold on to your butts! We're taking a tour of one of the all-time great blockbusters as we discuss Steven Spielberg's dinosaur-sized hit Jurassic Park. Listen as we examine the film's place as a transition point in Spielberg's filmography, explore its themes of family and scientific responsibility, and unearth how the movie's Oscar-winning special effects brought the dinosaurs back to life. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and knowledge... things.



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The Valley of Gwangi - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our episode on The Valley of Gwangi, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...

Episode 41: The Valley of Gwangi

The wild West meets the Jurassic period as we ride into the hidden valley to lasso an episode on the cowboys vs. dinosaurs creature feature The Valley of Gwangi. We comment on how the story borrows from previous dinosaur movies, marvel at the detail and artistry of special effects master Ray Harryhausen's creations, and ponder if the film could serve as an alternate origin story for Devil Dinosaur. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and pedantry about paleontological accuracy.



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