168. Freaky Friday (1976)

12/02/2025 53 min Episodio 168

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Eddie and J.B. dive into the 1976 Disney classicFreaky Friday, where Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris swap bodies in a chaotic, slapstick-filled adventure. They break down the film’s unexpected humor, over-the-top performances, and how it compares to later remakes. Plus, they discuss Disney news, includingFantastic Four casting,Skeleton Crew updates, and whySnow White was suspiciously absent from the Super Bowl trailers.00:00 – Intro and reminiscing about childhood VHS collections00:29 – ReviewingFreaky Friday (1976)06:39 – Jodie Foster’s performance vs. Barbara Harris’ odd choices16:00 – The bizarre pacing, body-swapping logic, and stunt sequences27:00 – Why this version ofFreaky Friday feels ungrounded38:00 – Disney+ losing 700,000 subscribers—but making more money46:30 – Fox launching a new sports and news streaming service50:00 – Super Bowl trailers:Lilo & Stitch ad spikes searches, but noSnow White?55:30 –Fantastic Four first look: Period-piece vibes, cast reactions, and CGI debates