Pan's Labyrinth
Summary
Hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer analyze Guillermo del Toro’s *Pan’s Labyrinth*, debunking the "Pan" myth and exploring its blend of dark fantasy and Spanish Civil War history. They trace del Toro’s career from his traumatic childhood and early films like *Cronos* to the abusive experience of making *Mimic* with the Weinsteins. The episode highlights how del Toro chose artistic integrity over Hollywood blockbusters, with producer Alfonso Cuarón helping finance this deeply personal masterpiece.
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