There You Are Peter!: 'Hook' (1991) with Rob McClure

Bangarang!  Emilio, Madeline, and Julian fly, fight, and crow their way through this next "Unorthodox Holiday Movie" suggestion, and this is a special one, a movie suggested to them by multiple guests - "Hook", Steven Spielberg's take on the story of Peter Pan, released in 1991 starring Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts and more.  The group welcomes back Tony-nominated performer, teacher, father, and "Hook" enthusiast and suggester Rob McClure to discuss this film from all angles.  How do you square your experiences with the film as a kid versus revisiting it as an adult?  Does Spielberg have good reason to dislike it?  How much Peter Pan background is needed to fully enjoy 'Hook', or does it stand alone?  The group discusses Spielberg's knack for getting great performances from children, Robin Williams' incredible range, Rufio's undeniable appeal, the elaborate sets, John Williams' underrated score, and its messages related to parenthood.  Rob even brings a robust background in the J.M. Barrie's original text (and a collectible trading card) to the conversation, and even pulls out his highlighted copy to try to get to bottom of a pressing question.  It's a great discussion about one of the 1990s most rewatched VHS tapes, and more beloved childhood favorites.        

Rob McClure has earned Tony nominations for his roles in the Broadway productions of Mrs. Doubtfire and Chaplin, and has also appeared in Something Rotten!, Mary Poppins, Hello Dolly, Beetlejuice, and many more productions On- and Off-Broadway. You can follow him on Instagram @mcclurerob

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intros
• 4:49 Not To Be Confused With...
• 7:34 Premise Description
• 8:39 Personal Histories With 'Hook'
• 19:58 Some Rufio thoughts
• 21:28 Other Peter Pan adaptations influencing how we watch 'Hook'
• 29:47 Should Steven Spielberg dislike 'Hook'?
• 40:39 The Tinkerbell "problem" in 'Hook'
• 51:51 Comparison Corner
• 1:02:32 'Hook's balance of adult and kid sensibilities
• 1:08:00 Robin Williams thoughts
• 1:16:10 Mike Duquette's Feelings on 'Hook' + Soundtrack Talk
• 1:27:31 Tara Tagliaferro's Feelings on 'Hook' + Hypothetical Stage Version Casting
• 1:36:36 Notable Moments and Favorite Details
• 1:48:24 Unlikely Shared Universe
• 1:59:03 Final Thoughts