On this episode, entirely in Spanglish, I’m joined by my mom Tess as we dive into the charming, underrated French animated film A Monster in Paris (2011), directed by Bibo Bergeron and featuring the voices of Vanessa Paradis, Sean Lennon, Adam Goldberg, and Danny Huston.

Set in 1910 Paris and filled with music, romance, and a surprisingly soulful giant flea (yep, you read that right), this movie has a unique blend of whimsy and heart. We talk about the film’s gorgeous animation style, its jazzy soundtrack, and how it balances themes of fear, acceptance, and friendship. My French skills are lacking but my mom still thinks I'm awesome!!

We also reflect on what makes this movie so different from typical American animated films, and why it might be a hidden gem worth revisiting—or discovering for the first time.

💬 Come for the monster, stay for the music, and enjoy the mother-son magic.

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On this episode my friend Patrick aka Patrick Warrior dive in the to the sci-fi cult classic.

For our second episode, we’re diving into the Michael Crichton sci-fi thriller Runaway (1984), starring Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Kirstie Alley, and a very villainous Gene Simmons (yes, that Gene Simmons). Written and directed by Crichton himself, this movie is a time capsule of 80s futurism—killer spider robots, floppy disks, and all.

We break down the over-the-top 80s-ness of this movie: the music, the wardrobe, the bizarrely slow robots. But we also dig into the big question: Does the tech in Runaway hold up in 2024? Could Crichton see the future, or was this just neon-soaked nonsense?

Join me and Patrick as we laugh, cringe, and maybe even marvel a bit at this forgotten techno-thriller gem from a master of science fiction. Enjoy!

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On our very first episode we discuss the critically acclaimed movie " Max and Mary". We’re kicking off the very first episode of Movie Boarding with a claymation classic close to my heart—Mary and Max (2009), written and directed by Adam Elliot and featuring voice performances by Toni Collette, Philip Seymour Hoffman (RIP) , Barry Humphries, and Eric Bana.

In this episode, we talk about this deeply affecting story of two unlikely pen pals: an anxious, lonely Australian girl and a middle-aged New Yorker with Asperger’s syndrome. We dig into the film’s unique portrayal of autism—not as a plot device, but as an honest, layered part of Max’s identity—and how it contributes to the raw emotional gravity of the film.

We also explore the suffocating weight of loneliness that permeates every frame and how the simple act of connection becomes a lifeline for both characters. This is a story about difference, acceptance, and the small, beautiful ways people find each other.

🎬 It's weird, it's beautiful, it's heartbreakingly funny—and it’s the perfect film to launch Movie Boarding.

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