{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/3c7e853c-db3d-543c-bc32-217a44c5a033/63aa282c9f442700112c347c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 105: The Fabelmans","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b7ae0a169562bfe7e95307/1672095626741-5e859d064d47ec532b3fd45374315e9c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This episode of Welcome To The Party Pal pays tribute to <em>The Fabelmans</em>, the coming-of-age drama directed by Steven Spielberg&nbsp;and written and produced by&nbsp;Tony Kushner and Spielberg. It is a semi-autobiographical story based on Spielberg's adolescence and first years as a filmmaker, told through an original story of the fictional Sammy Fabelman, a young aspiring filmmaker who explores how the power of films can help him see the truth about his dysfunctional family and those around him. The film features an&nbsp;ensemble cast&nbsp;that includes&nbsp;Gabriel LaBelle&nbsp;as Sammy, with&nbsp;Michelle Williams,&nbsp;Paul Dano,&nbsp;Seth Rogen, and&nbsp;Judd Hirsch&nbsp;in supporting roles. The film is dedicated to the memories of Spielberg's real-life parents Leah Adler and&nbsp;Arnold Spielberg, who died in 2017 and 2020, respectively. In this episode hosts Michael Shields and Mitch Lucas marvel at Spielberg's latest while exploring the themes present in the <em>The&nbsp;Fabelmans.&nbsp;</em>They discuss how the movie speaks to the power and beauty of film as they celebrate the tremendous performances found in the film. Ultimately, this episode serves as a tribute to one of the greatest storytellers in the history of filmmaking.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Welcome To The Party Pal / Osiris Media"}