The Incomparable Mothership
The Incomparable Mothership
Jason Snell
205: Love Machine
1 hour 18 minutes Posted Aug 2, 2014 at 2:47 pm.
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In the long tradition of big, giant robots came 1999’s “The Iron Giant,” the film Brad Bird made before he made “The Incredibles.” It was kind of a flop in its initial release, but this animated feature has become rightfully recognized as a classic. We debate the Giant’s original purpose, break down a surprisingly large succession of poop jokes, and ponder the Giant’s ultimate destiny to be the benevolent robot-king of Iceland....