For Round 2 of our "Holiday Gift/Suggestion Box" mini-cycle, Emilio selects 'Home Alone', the 1990 Christmas holiday classic directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O'Hara, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. It's a first watch for Julian, a rewatch for Madeline, and a welcome return visit from our pal Jamie Homs, a musician extraordinaire and social media savvy film enthusiast. The foursome discuss their own personal histories with being left home alone (intentionally and unintentionally) by their parents, and their own curious tendencies when left unsupervised. They get into the god tier John Williams score, the game changing stunt work, and speculate about why this movie has so much staying power and universal appeal. Fan theories are entertained, production trivia is shared. Even a last minute Unlikely Shared Universe entry saliently contends with the value of home. It's a conversation that, like the movie, finds a balance of heart and silliness for all the enjoy!
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