Forrest Gump: A Paradoxical Parable- Episode #843

18/11/2025 1h 16min Temporada 1 Episodio 843
Forrest Gump: A Paradoxical Parable- Episode #843

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Cathy and Todd discuss Forrest Gump,  a movie they’ve loved for years, one they even saw together when it first came out. They explore how this emotional epic serves as both parable and modern American myth, following Forrest’s innocence through some of the country’s most turbulent moments while Jenny’s life reflects a very different America marked by trauma, rebellion, and survival. They dig into the ongoing debate over whether Forrest Gump deserved to win Best Picture over Pulp Fiction and The Shawshank Redemption, and laugh about how many lines from the movie have become part of their everyday conversations. This is the third film in our Tom Hanks month – we’ve already covered Big and Cast Away, and next week we’ll wrap up with Toy Story.
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