EP 39 - ROBERTO BENIGNI'S PINOCCIO with Tad Yagi

Our hearts go out to Italy, so we're releasing an episode we recorded just a few weeks ago, when we all were young and innocent. Actor/clown Tadamori “Tad” Yagi drops by to praise Roberto Benigni's 2002 film PINOCCIO -- and present his fascinating analysis of this cultural masterpiece.

Does Pinoccio have "wood" for the Blue Fairy? Which character(s) in the film look like child molesters? And most importantly, how can anyone ignore the fact that a 50-year-old man is playing a prepubescent boy? Listen to find out.

Also, we recommend the animated show TUCA & BERTIE on Netflix and the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee... wherever you can find it. (Note: since this episode was recorded on 3/01/20, Tad's live comedy shows are currently on hold...until the world goes back to normal).

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