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In this episode of Midnight Local, Greg and Meredith discuss the obscure movie 'Mio in the Land of Far Away.' They reminisce about their childhood memories of the film and its strange and unique qualities. They explore the origins of the movie, its production process, and the notable actors involved. Despite acknowledging that the movie is objectively bad, they find joy in its nostalgic value and the bizarre elements it presents. The conversation touches on other fantasy films from the 80s and the challenges of working in the entertainment industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to 'Midnight Local' and the Movie
02:06 Nostalgic Memories and Shared Experience
03:05 Origins and Distribution of the Movie
04:58 Comparing 'Mio in the Land of Far Away' to Other Fantasy Films
08:23 Discussion on Work Ethic and Grind Culture
09:22 Exploring the Cast and Production Challenges
11:08 Connection to 'Pippi Longstocking' and Swedish Literature
14:45 Dubbing and Editing Issues in the Movie
18:27 Appreciation for the Weirdness and Nostalgic Value
20:09 Parallels to 'Harry Potter' and the Hero's Journey
22:07 Personal Anecdotes and Connection to the Movie
25:30 Discussion on Swedish Heritage and Cultural References
27:53 Reflection on the Movie's Quality and Exposition
30:57 Comparisons to Other Fantasy Films and Director's Cut
34:12 Discussion on Little People in Hollywood
37:59 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
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33 episodes
Manage episode 429472569 series 3456788
In this episode of Midnight Local, Greg and Meredith discuss the obscure movie 'Mio in the Land of Far Away.' They reminisce about their childhood memories of the film and its strange and unique qualities. They explore the origins of the movie, its production process, and the notable actors involved. Despite acknowledging that the movie is objectively bad, they find joy in its nostalgic value and the bizarre elements it presents. The conversation touches on other fantasy films from the 80s and the challenges of working in the entertainment industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to 'Midnight Local' and the Movie
02:06 Nostalgic Memories and Shared Experience
03:05 Origins and Distribution of the Movie
04:58 Comparing 'Mio in the Land of Far Away' to Other Fantasy Films
08:23 Discussion on Work Ethic and Grind Culture
09:22 Exploring the Cast and Production Challenges
11:08 Connection to 'Pippi Longstocking' and Swedish Literature
14:45 Dubbing and Editing Issues in the Movie
18:27 Appreciation for the Weirdness and Nostalgic Value
20:09 Parallels to 'Harry Potter' and the Hero's Journey
22:07 Personal Anecdotes and Connection to the Movie
25:30 Discussion on Swedish Heritage and Cultural References
27:53 Reflection on the Movie's Quality and Exposition
30:57 Comparisons to Other Fantasy Films and Director's Cut
34:12 Discussion on Little People in Hollywood
37:59 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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