Pleasantville (Episode 099-This Podcast Takes Tokens)

"Honey, I'm home!"
This week, we are zapping ourselves into the black-and-white world of the 1998 cult classic Pleasantville. For Ryan, this movie is the "keenest, swellest thing" ever made, a perfect blend of nostalgia and meaningful storytelling. For Deric, it’s a chance to roast Tobey Maguire’s "Eeyore" voice and question why 50s sitcom characters never had toilets.
Join us as we discuss the brilliance of casting Don Knotts as a TV repairman (or is he God?), the undeniable 90s heartthrob energy of Paul Walker, and how a movie about a fake TV show became a surprisingly deep commentary on change, repression, and art. We also break down the box office numbers (it flopped?!), praise J.T. Walsh’s final performance, and answer our Retro Ramble question: What is your favorite classic TV show (pre-1990)? Does this film hold up in glorious technicolor, or has it aged like Stale Popcorn? Grab your remote and find out!
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