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Mrs. Doubtfire

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We're taking a look at one of the biggest financial and cultural hits of the early 90s with Chris Columbus's comedy sensation Mrs. Doubtfire!

Join in as we discuss Robin Williams's iconic performance, revisiting the film in an era of greater trans visibility, the movie's subversion of obvious narrative routes, and of course Arrested Development's Mrs. Featherbottom.

Plus: Was there really an NC-17 cut of the movie? Why would anyone root against Sally Field? Is Pierce Brosnan's Stu just...a good guy? And, most importantly, does Daniel really even want to be with Miranda?

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Next week: Serenity (2019)

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Key links and sources for this episode:

  • 30th anniversary interview with Chris Columbus at Insider
  • Oral history of the makeover sequence featuring the film's Oscar-winning makeup team
  • Mrs. Doubtfire makeup process video
  • 2021 Vulture interview with Lisa Jakub
  • Full Chuck Jones-directed Pudgy and Grunge short
  • Collected quotes from Robin Williams on potential sequels to various movies including Mrs. Doubtfire
  • Vulture review of the Mrs. Doubtfire musical on Broadway
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