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Is Funny Hanks > Serious Hanks?, "The Burbs" (1989)

July 22
1h 13m

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Episode Description

Join us as we dive into the quirky world of "The Burbs," the 1989 comedy-horror film starring Tom Hanks. We explore its cult following, the suburban paranoia it humorously critiques, and the memorable performances that make it a timeless classic. Important question, did Tom Hanks break our timeline when he went from comedies to dramas?


00:00 - Introduction

02:15 - Setting the Scene

05:30 - Cult Classic Status

10:45 - Themes and Satire

15:20 - Behind the Scenes

20:00 - Memorable Scenes

25:30 - Tom Hanks' Performance

30:00 - The Ending Debate

35:45 - Trivia and Fun Facts

40:00 - Conclusion

42:00 - Tangents


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