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Podcast: Entertain This!
Episode: ET! Throwback: From Powerpuff Girls to Ballers: Nostalgia and Tough Video Game Bosses
Description: Send us Fan MailEver wondered how three super-powered little girls with a distinctive lack of fingers try to save the world from evil monkeys and box office flops? We're kicking off with a nostalgic look at the 2002 Powerpuff Girls movie, pondering how post-9/11 content changes may have altered its portrayal of destruction. We dive into the evolution of Cartoon Network and joke about the peculiarities of our childhood heroes, while also reflecting on why this animated flick struggled to connect with audiences. Join us as we humorously navigate through these childhood memories and the subtle art...