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E310 – The Magic Faraway Tree - What Would YOU Do?

E310 – The Magic Faraway Tree - What Would YOU Do?

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Amber and Scott dive into the whimsical, family-oriented world of The Magic Faraway Tree , a film that leaves them questioning the sanity of its characters and the logic of its magical rules. The duo shares a laugh over the absurdity of a family moving to the countryside to grow tomatoes for a pasta sauce business without ever actually testing a batch, while also debating the questionable parenting choices of Tim and Polly. They also share a poignant moment reflecting on Mr. Moonface’s heartbreak over children who outgrow the wonder of his magical world, even as they marvel at the sheer convenience of having a portal to a land of endless sweets. Some What Would You Dos from the episode: What would you do if your spouse quit their job on a whim, effectively forcing the family to uproot their lives and move into a barn? What would you do if you were a child and your parents suddenly confiscated your devices to move you to a remote area with no Wi-Fi? What would you do if you were presented with a rickety, crooked ladder that stretches thousands of feet into the sky just to reach a magical land? What would you do if you realized your petty birthday wish had single-handedly ruined your family’s entire business venture? What would you do if you moved next to a forest where you had magical childhood adventures, but decided to keep that secret from your own bored kids? Ultimately, the pair can’t get over the ridiculousness of the film's "Cruella de Vil" grandmother and the bizarre, high-stakes pressure of a tomato-based business plan. It’s a hilarious look at a movie that tries so hard to be wholesome that it almost pushes the hosts to their breaking point.
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