39. Paddington 2 (2017)

In this week’s episode, we discuss Paddington 2 (2017), directed by Paul King and co-written by King and actor Simon Farnaby. The film, which grossed $228 million, was famously very well-received, maintaining a 100% fresh rating on rottentomatoes.com for a record-breaking period.

Apart from discussing Paddington 2, we also talk about:

-Paul King’s background

-His work on Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace and The Mighty Boosh

-His debut film, Bunny and the Bull (2009)

-The first Paddington film (2014)

 

Timestamps 

What We’ve Been Watching (00:00:55)

Andy – The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, Austin Powers in Goldmember, Edge of Tomorrow, War of the Worlds, Source Code, Time Lapse, Mythic Quest S02E06, Loki S01E01

Donnchadh – Loki S01E01, Shane, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, The Sopranos Season 4

 

Paul King’s career up to Paddington 2 (00:20:12)

 

This Week’s Film:

Paddington 2 (00:44:06)

 

Coin Toss (01:26:52)

 

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