Philosophy In Film - 090- Home Alone

This week on Philosophy in Film, we light up the holiday season
with the 1990 holiday classic, Home Alone! Directed by Chris
Columbus and written by John Hughes, this iconic family comedy
follows Kevin McCallister, a pint-sized troublemaker accidentally
left behind when his family heads to Paris for Christmas. As
Kevin defends his home from two bumbling burglars, Harry and
Marv, he discovers not only his knack for improvisation but also
the true meaning of family and forgiveness. Craig jingles all the
way through Producer’s Notes (7:38), Alain unwraps the details
with the Beauclair Synopsis (19:46), and Chris delivers a sleigh
full of behind-the-scenes fun facts and trivia in Philosopher’s
Corner (31:01). The gang gathers around the Round Table (36:35)
for a spirited discussion of slapstick ingenuity and nostalgia
around this holiday fable, before unwrapping Reviews (1:06:04)
and answering all your burning questions in the #Mailbag
(1:11:14). As always, we discuss the philosophical and
non-philosophical aspects of the movie, proving why Home Alone
continues to deck the halls with laughter and timeless charm.
Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!


 


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