276 - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Now that Severance is blowing minds and winning Emmys, we look back at the film where reliable comedy director Ben Stiller first shifted into auteur mode. His ambitious adaptation of the classic James Thurber short story is a mashup of big ideas, clever direction, and appearances from people who you forgot were even in this movie (which you probably forgot existed). It was Stephen’s turn to pick a film, and his surprising selection proves quite discussion-worthy, both in a thematic sense and a technical one. It’s likely you haven’t seen this film in ages — you’re due for a rewatch! GRAB LIFE BY THE HORNS. Be sure to like and subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and if you’re feeling the holiday spirit, leave us a review! And if you’re not feeling the holiday spirit, don’t, ya Scrooge. I Like to Movie Movie wishes you and yours a magical holiday season. We thank you for tuning in here in 2025, and we look forward to providing you with more great stuff in 2026. We’ll see you next month with our best of the year countdown!!Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter. Check out ScullyVision.com. Look out for an appearance from Dan in .ask and on Found Footage Finds (please subscribe so we can make a second season!)