Ferris Bueller's Day Off (with Nina Patterson)

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06/16/20 • 88 min

This week, we're joined by archivist & film buff Nina Patterson to discuss the John Hughes classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). We cover some DARK behind-the-scenes trivia, Ferris & Sloane's open-mouth kissing, and how the main character embodies white male privilege.
PLUS: bonus content from Rory, Maria's boyfriend, who explains his philosophical take on the film.
art by Alex Blackwell
music by Nick Nausbaum

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