
It's A Wonderful Life
12/12/24 • 42 min
Sometimes life doesn't go your way. Or in George Bailey's case, it almost always goes the polar opposite of your way and you end up being a huge curmudgeon but that's showbiz baby! In this weeks episode, we dive into the 1946 holiday classic It's A Wonderful Life, exploring why it's so beloved, what messages it really sends and why they need to get Uncle Billy the hell out of there asap. We also dive into what our own It's A Wonderful Life moments would look like and whether we've made anyone's lives better or, more likely, possibly worse. Tune in for a festive discussion that will remind you to appreciate the magic in your own life.
Sometimes life doesn't go your way. Or in George Bailey's case, it almost always goes the polar opposite of your way and you end up being a huge curmudgeon but that's showbiz baby! In this weeks episode, we dive into the 1946 holiday classic It's A Wonderful Life, exploring why it's so beloved, what messages it really sends and why they need to get Uncle Billy the hell out of there asap. We also dive into what our own It's A Wonderful Life moments would look like and whether we've made anyone's lives better or, more likely, possibly worse. Tune in for a festive discussion that will remind you to appreciate the magic in your own life.
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