Harriet The Spy (1996) with special guest Pickens Barringer

Cult Cinema Circle

"There are as many ways to live in this world as there are people in this world, and each on deserves a closer look"

On today's episode, we're diving into the colorful world of Harriet The Spy (1996), the first film released as a Nickelodeon Movie, and a nostalgic gem that captured the hearts and imagination of so many young aspiring writers, and maybe just a few spies ;). This movie was written by Douglas Petrie and Theresa Rebeck; based off of the groundbreaking YA novel from 1964, and was directed by Bronwen Hughes.

This movie stars Michelle Trachtenberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Vanessa Lee Chester, and Gregory Smith

Join me and my guest, Pickens Barringer, as we explore the adventures of Harriet M. Welsch, a budding spy whose curiosity and determination has lead her into some wild adventures and along the way, she learns some valuable and important life lessons. We'll discuss how the film came to be, the memorable performances, the themes that are shown throughout the film, and we even compare and contrast the movie and book!

Whether you're revisiting this childhood favorite, or discovering it for the first time, this episode promises to be a great trip down memory lane!

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Article Referenced:

Which Is Why I Am A Spy: An Oral History Of ‘Harriet The Spy’ by Chloe Schildhause, May 11th, 2016

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Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle

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