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We voyage from darkest Peru to London with one of our favorite bears, Paddington. In this episode, we kick off our exploration of the ‘Paddington’ films with Paul King’s 2014 ‘Paddington.’ It’s a sheer delight and yes, we brought our marmalade sandwiches.

Show Notes

It’s so easy to love Paddington


Producer David Heyman had been wanting to adapt the “Paddington” series of children’s books for a while, announcing his plans to produce it in 2007. It took a bit to get it where it needed to be, but with director Paul King, they managed to get the film made and released it in 2014 to much acclaim. So how does it fare overall? Does it stand up as an exemplary adaptation of children’s books? Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we kick off our Paddington series with King’s first film in this franchise, 2014’s Paddington.

Does it matter if you grew up reading Paddington or not?
We don’t think so, but there is quite a bit of talk about the origins of this character and how they adapted him from the books. And of course, there’s the challenge of making him look realistic in a live action film, not to mention casting absolutely the right person for the voice performance. In all cases, they succeeded. 

Ben Wishaw is brilliant as the voice of Paddington, and likely a huge reason why he’s so loveable. But the Browns are also incredibly loveable, headed up by Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins. Nicole Kidman is over the top and wonderful as the villain, but is she too villainous or just right for the story? And the cast is rounded out by some of our favorite Brits – Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Imelda Staunton, Michael Gambon, Julie Walters, and Matt Lucas.

All in all, it’s a pure delight of a film and a very easy one to talk about. So check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!

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Creators and Guests

Host
Andy Nelson
With over 25 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production, Andy has cultivated an enduring passion for storytelling in all its forms. His enthusiasm for the craft began in his youth when he and his friends started making their own movies in grade school. After studying film at the University of Colorado Boulder, Andy wrote, directed, and produced several short films while also producing indie features like Netherbeast Incorporated and Ambush at Dark Canyon. Andy has been on the production team for award-winning documentaries such as The Imposter and The Joe Show, as well as TV shows like Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Dentists and Nat Geo’s Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers. Over a decade ago, he started podcasting with Pete and immediately embraced the medium. Now, as a partner at TruStory FM, Andy looks forward to more storytelling through their wide variety of shows. Throughout his career, Andy has passed on his knowledge by teaching young minds the crafts of screenwriting, producing, editing, and podcasting. Outside of work, Andy is a family man who enjoys a good martini, a cold beer, a nice cup o’ joe. And always, of course, a great movie.
Host
Pete Wright
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