Chasing Childhood

Episode 76: The Iron Giant


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It's definitely not a satellite... But it may be our new best friend! This week we're reviewing a highly requested movie from our listeners: The Iron Giant (1999). Surprisingly star-studded and devastatingly under-marketed, this animated flick about an alien robot who crash lands during The Cold War is about as unique as you can get with storytelling. It strikes a fascinating balance between thought-provoking themes and general mayhem and hijinks, while also making us cry a good bit. Though we have to ask: can we handle the twists and turns of an interstellar friendship? Or does this behemoth belong to the scrapyard? Let’s find out together!

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