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The Family Pictures Podcast

The Family Pictures Podcast

By: Jim Groom Michael Branson Smith
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A podcast exploring the best and worst family dynamics on screen – the cinematic highs and lows of family behavior, from heartwarming moments to unforgettable dysfunction. Hosted by Jim Groom and Michael Branson Smith2025 Art
Episodes
  • Growing Up, Looking Back – Sixteen Candles
    Jun 30 2025

    Jim Groom and Michael Branson Smith unpack how Sixteen Candles balances teenage independence with the lingering need for parental affirmation.

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    1 hr
  • Clocking Hours to Cover the Cost – The Wild Life
    Jun 24 2025

    Jim Groom and Michael Branson Smithrevisit The Wild Life, a film about kids chasing parties and independence, but always punching the clock to afford it.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Paint it Any Color You Want – Some Kind of Wonderful
    Jun 16 2025

    It’s still you using me — and a father trying to steer a son’s life. JIm Groom and Michael Branson Smith dive into Some Kind of Wonderful's confrontations about control, expectation, and self-worth.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
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