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Comedy is probably the most taste-variable of film genres, and never was that fact thrown more sharply into focus than when folks were listing their favorite Robin Williams movies in the wake of his untimely death. So many different titles to choose from! Turns out, Cargill and I share an abiding affinity for one of Williams’ most maligned films: Death to Smoochy.
Now that some time has passed, we felt it appropriate to honor the great Robin Williams by delving into all the things we love about this darkly absurd oddity. We also examine the roots of the film’s ice cold reception and the slowly pervading cult appreciation it has since garnered.
We can’t necessarily change your mind about Death to Smoochy, but maybe we can make a dent.
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On This Week’s Show:
- Smoochy Lives [2:22–35:10]
- More of Our Favorite Williams Films [35:17–45:10]
- Denouement [45:11–50:03]
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