Jump on the Nerdy Couch and join along for this deep dive into what happened to live-action children’s movies in episode 296 of the Animation Addicts Podcast.
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Highlights
- Explore the golden era of live-action children’s movies with classics like E.T. and The Goonies.
- Analyze the drastic drop in films featuring real kids going on real adventures.
- Discuss the current dominance of animated features and hybrid films like Sonic and Paddington.
- Delve into the reasons behind this shift, including societal changes, economic factors, and market dynamics.
- Reflect on how modern media like Stranger Things capitalizes on ’80s nostalgia yet skews towards an adult audience.
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Links Mentioned
- Article on children in animations from The Guardian: Read here
- Gizmodo article on why the age of the kids’ adventure movie is over: Read here
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