Dan preps for air travel by bringing Steven Spielberg’s strange post-9/11 comedy The Terminal to discuss with Brian. Join as they discuss Tom Hanks’ silly voice and tremendous performance, influences of Capra and Tati and Kafka, the messier narrative elements of the story, the provocative and allegorical reflections on the immigrant experience, the Spielberg touch, and our unsorted feelings on where the story ends up.
Episode Number
247
Films Reviewed
- The Terminal (2004)
Is It Good?
Is It Good? - Dan's Rating
Very Good (6/8)
Is It Good? - Brian's Rating
Good (5/8)
Supplemental Media
- The Man Without a Country
- “‘The Man Without a Country’ is a short story by American writer Edward Everett Hale, first published in The Atlantic in December 1863. It is the story of a young American officer who declares himself disgusted with his country during a trial for treason, and wishes he never hears about her ever again.” – Wikipedia
- Mehran Karimi Nasseri
- “Mehran Karimi Nasseri, also known as Sir, Alfred Mehran, was an Iranian refugee who lived in the departure lounge of Terminal 1 at Charles de Gaulle Airport from 26 August 1988 until July 2006. Initially stranded due to lack of valid travel documents, he chose to remain at the airport despite being granted residency in Belgium in 1995 and France in 1999.” – Wikipedia
Brian Terrill is a filmmaker and horror host.
Dan Stalcup writes reviews for The Goods and is a member of OFCS. Follow Dan on Letterboxd.