The Incomparable Mothership #743 November 22, 2024
“Planes, Trains and Automobiles”

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In honor of Thanksgiving, we review the 1987 classic “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” featuring Steve Martin and John Candy as trapped-together travelers just trying to get home, if there’s even a home to get back to. Jason comes to the realization that this is the Odyssey in the Midwest. Ben Stein has a special sign just to troll pained travelers. And that’s what Thanksgiving is all about, Charlie Brown.

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Show Notes

The other movies we were reminded of are “Quick Change,” “After Hours,” and “The Out-of-Towners.”

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