Christina Hare

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Christina Hare is a professor of Philosophy who lives in Greensboro, NC with her cat, Rosey. She is also a self-taught mosaic artist and a co-host with her son, Mac, of the World of Horror Podcast. She likes to picture Jesus like a mischievous badger.

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Nov. 27, 2024

Comfort Films 128: Paddington 2 (2017)

To cap off our Friendsgiving month, we welcome back Christina and Mac from World of Horror Podcast to talk about a feel-good family film that is as sweet as a delicious piece of pecan pie a la mode -- Paddington 2! We discuss the movie's heartfelt themes of family, being yourself, and building community; how Paddington's perspective as an immigrant makes his contributions to society even more unique and valuable; the brilliant use of CGI and visual storytelling that enhances the film rather than...
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Aug. 10, 2023

Comfort Films 87: Talladega Nights (2006)

Get ready to shake and bake with special guests Christina and Mac Hare from World of Horror Podcast as we talk a blue streak about the hilarious and heartfelt 2006 Adam McKay/Will Ferrell comedy, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. We explore how a film this funny manages to lampoon with love, we praise the many brilliant performances that elevate the movie above simple comedy (with special emphasis on Gary Cole, Jane Lynch, and our universal MVP John C. Reilly), we dive into Cal and Ri...