Jack (1996) — "Jack, you'll never be regular. You're spectacular."

Mike White March returns, bringing another round of cinematic torment to Kulturecast host Chris Stachiw! This year, Mike has chosen a particularly perplexing path: a deep dive into the lesser films of Robin Williams. First up is Jack (1996), Francis Ford Coppola's baffling blend of schmaltz and existential horror. Williams stars as a ten-year-old boy trapped in the body of a forty-year-old man, trying to navigate schoolyard politics while grappling with his rapidly approaching mortality, with Diane Lane and Jennifer Lopez in support. Is it a heartwarming coming-of-age tale or a nightmare disguised as family-friendly whimsy? Chris and Mike attempt to make sense of this oddity, one awkward life lesson at a time. The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, to talk Robin Williams, Francis Ford Coppola, growing up too fast, and so much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support. ——— The Kulturecast is a film and culture podcast from Weirding Way Media, hosted by Chris Stachiw, the Doctor of Podcasting, alongside a rotating table of guest co-hosts. Each week digs into where film and culture meet — and how each one bends the other. Now home to sub-feeds including Required Viewing: A 360° Film Study with Dr. David D. Perlmutter. New episodes weekly. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kulturecast/id931361376 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5wjxip9XVYapYuY12yEaGY. Back the show: https://www.patreon.com/cw/kulturecast