Listen "296 - Elf (2003)"
Episode Synopsis
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." For Episode 296, Brandon and Thomas kick the holiday season off with ELF as they cover some of their favorite New York Christmas movies. Listen as they discuss the film's early casting choices, Jon Favreau's vision for the film, and why Will Ferrell was worried about the film being a failure. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to New York Christmas (00:04:37) Intro to Elf (00:12:01) How Elf Got to Production (00:22:12) Favorite Scenes (00:37:51) On Set Life - (00:53:56) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:07:12) What Worked and What Didn't (01:14:17) Film Facts (01:20:27) Awards (01:24:02) Final Questions (01:29:30) Preview for Next Week (01:36:23) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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