Episode 33 | Adventureland (2009)

Our movie for this episode has had a long-standing place on Gabi's top ten list. 'Adventureland' (2009) tells the story of James Brennan's summer following his college graduation, when life throws him a series of curveballs, and he ends up needing to take a job as a games operator at his local amusement park, Adventureland. Set in 1987 (with an amazing soundtrack to boot), we join James on a literal adventure of self-discovery, love, heartbreak, and realization.For years, Gabi wrote this movie off as the "dumb" one on her favorites list, but our discussion proves that might not be the case! This movie is full of rich ideas, especially about the messiness of human beings and of the human experience as a whole. We talk about the value of looking at others through a lens of tenderness, how much perspective matters when it comes to every experience we have, and more.Thanks for listening! We'd be so grateful if you could leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.Interested in connecting with Jessica or Gabi? Here's how!Jessica Heimsoth | Every Thought Captive CoachingWebsiteInstagramGabi Gilliland | Grief Grace GloryWebsiteInstagram