Discussion of Rankin & Bass' The Hobbit

Join Maggie and Cam for a psychedelic adventure through time and space and hideous character models. This episode explores the strange animated world of Rankin & Bass' 1977 adaptation of The Hobbit, which blows through the entire book in an hour and fifteen minutes. We discuss (and describe) all of the weird character choices, from the dwarves' visible throbbing brains to Bilbo's Princess Leia hairline. I won't even tease the evil creatures here – they're too wild to spoil. We explore the deviations and unexpected book loyalties in this film and have a lot of fun along the way. Enjoy!

During our Second Breakfast, Cam leads a discussion about musical cues and sound effects as they are found in fantasy and science fiction. Maggie educates him because she has played an instrument.

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