My Big Fat Greek Wedding (with Selby Nixon)

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04/26/22 • 61 min

Opa!! Returning favourite Selby Nixon (@selbeast) joins us to discuss a shared favourite film - My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). Grab some ouzo and join us for a lively dissection of Greek/Canadian Culture - we'll learn some Greek etymology and quote some Andrea Martin. Selby, Maria & Julia also discuss the film's unconventional romcom structure, Nia Vardalos's box office success, and the power of being in charge of your own makeover.
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art by Alex Blackwell
music by Nick Nausbaum

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art by Alex Blackwell
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