HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette

Joseph M Lenard returns as we talk about " It's A Wonderful Life" and the meaning of the movie, In 2023 it is more popular than ever and one of the all time great movies of all time. I decided to play a few scenes in the beginning of our talk to get you in the mood at the beginning and during this episode. This movie shows the how important life is. Rob and Joseph discussed: -Clarence getting his wings and being the  -George Bailey( Jimmy Stewart) vs. Mr Potter( Lionel Barrymore) -Donna Reed playing Mary -George Bailey's struggles  -Some other info nuggets

Joseph M Lenard author and podcaster joins HODGEPOD to talk about three movies E.T. 1982, TOP GUN 1986 and DIE HARD 1988. In the first episode Rob and Joseph discuss E.T. and TOP GUN. The second episode will be on DIE HARD will drop Wednesday August 23rd. These 3 films main character started out as themselves against the world. But after perseverance the tide turned for these characters. Henry Thomas as Elliot, Tom Cruise as Maverick and Bruce Willis as John McClane all share similar characteristics from the beginning of the movie to the climatic ending of each film. The world or authority against them. Other topics discussed -Top Gun as a patriotic film -E.T. not your typical scary space film -Die Hard as a Christmas movie. Rob and Joseph discussnthe reasons why Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Please give a follow and listen for HODGEPOD which can be heard on Apple , Spotify, IHEART and all podcast platforms. Recorded August 18, 2023