Episode 1: The Parent Trap (1998)
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“So if your mom is my mom, and my dad is my dad, and we’re both born on October 11…then you and I are like sisters!’ ‘Sisters? Hallie, we’re like twins!”
-The Parent Trap (1998)
Good day! Spring approaches, and with it comes a new season of our Auteur Anthology, focusing on the one and only Nancy Meyers! Pivoting away from last year's theme of monsters, death, and depravity, we will now be engaging with the metaphorical monsters of romance and high end real estate. It's a Meyers Marathon, from now through May.
We begin today with Meyers' directorial debut, The Parent Trap, a lighthearted romp where two parents attempt to traumatize their twin children by permanently separating them, and those children later attempt to drown a woman in a lake. There's also a cute butler. Listen and enjoy!
Episode Extras:
The Parent Trap (1961) “Let’s Get Together” — from the original film, briefly referenced / an easter egg in the new one
Jakaranda’s “Never Let You Go” — just to get it stuck in your head
SNL’s “The Parent Trap” — a different take on the infamous twin reveal
Production Shownotes:
Produced, hosted, and edited by Vicky K. & Camden S.
Intro & Outro music composed and performed by Camden S.
Original banner & album artwork designed by Nick B-S
Episode 1 Meyers Marathon banner designed by Vicky K. & Camden S.