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PP24 – Luca (2021)

They say everything’s better down where it’s wetter, but what if the seagrass isn’t always greener? The Pixar Pals are following the current of a curious young sea monster who’s about to learn a thing or two about wanting to be where the people are – as well as where the pasta, Vespas, and gelato can be found – while a village is turned upside down forever as Luca lands on, well, land, and discovers what it means to accept and be accepted for exactly who you are. It’s a heartwarming tale that’s cold blooded – in the best way.

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Ep 82 – Porco Rosso (1992) with Jacob Barrick

“A pig that doesn’t fly is just a pig.”

Coming off last week’s episode (Luca) set in an Italian inspired world with sea creatures, this week we go back to the legendary catalog of Studio Ghibli films exploring Italy once more but under the lens of sky pirates, planes, and a pilot pig! So join Tuong and special guest Jacob Barrick as they take to the skies to discuss yet another Hayao Miyazaki classic with 1992’s Porco Rosso!

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Ep 35 – Princess Mononoke (1997) with Colleen Wang

Studio Ghibli films just hit Netflix in Canada so you better believe we are going to do a podcast about one! This week on Talkin’ Tuong, join Tuong and First Time Ghibli Watcher Colleen Wang as Tuong tries to convert Colleen into loving one of the all time anime classics – Princess Mononoke!

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