19: The Polar Express with Emma Stefansky

All aboard! 🚂 We’re kicking off our new holiday mini-series, TIS THE DAMN SEASON: 2024 EDITION, with the uncanny, magical, and slightly eerie world of The Polar Express! This week, Phil is joined by writer Emma Stefansky to unpack Robert Zemeckis’ bold leap into motion capture animation, Tom Hanks’ multifaceted performances, and whether this 2004 Christmas classic has truly stood the test of time—or derailed into the uncanny valley. From hot chocolate dances to existential kid questions, we’re diving into every corner of this winter wonderland (and nightmare?). 🎅❄️ Follow Emma Stefansky: Twitter: @stefabsky Instagram: @stefabsky Don’t miss the holiday magic—stream this episode wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧🎄 Patreon: Get more from Podcast Like It's... on Patreon   Twitter: Podcast Like It's... (@PodcastLikeIts) on X   Instagram: Instagram (@podcastlikeits)   Reddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits #PodcastLikeIts2000s #ThePolarExpress #TisTheDamnSeason #MoviePodcasts #HolidayMovies #TomHanks #RobertZemeckis #ChristmasPodcast #MotionCapture #FilmLovers #PodcasterLife #MovieBuffs #PopCulturePodcast #HolidaySpirit #PodcastRecommendations #FilmDiscussion #UncannyValley #ChristmasMagic #HotChocolateDance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.