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Podcast: Old Roommates
Episode: Ep 146: "Freaky Friday" Revisited
Description: Yes, the original one starring Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris! Freaky Friday provided the outline for all future "switching bodies" movies to come. Back in 1976, kids loved it. Critics liked the performances, but little else. Now, decades and a remake later, is it just slapstick kids' stuff? Could we see inklings of Oscars in Foster's performance? And, who hired all these stunt doubles? The Old Roommates buckle up for a rewatch of this action-packed Disney classic. Listen to this.Bonus content including fictional essays from Christina and Brian describing the day they switched bodies available at patreon.com/oldroommates...