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Brooklyn by Colm Toibin


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The guys jump into Brooklyn, the story of a young woman from Ireland who makes the life changing journey to the United States - dealing with home sickness and the reality of leaving home.

[08:31] Catch up
[13:04] Spoilers Begin
[21:57] The easy life? // Plea to Hollywood // was Eilis acting out of character?
[28:24] Tony talk and casting choices
[32:26] Ratings
[35:04] Micheal always comes through
[39:12] Obligatory disagreement

Show Notes

  • We mention Nick Hornby being an author AND screenwriter, here's a story on The "Wild" Journey of Nick Hornby, from Author to Oscar Nominated Screen-writer
  • How to pronounce Saoirse Ronan
  • Eilis' travels across the atlantic likely took 4-5 days (Transatlantic crossing times

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Opening and Closing theme by Aesop Rock

 

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