Episode 213: Summer's End Moonrise Kingdom (2012), Mythology & Music

The Midnight Myth Podcast by Derek Jones and Laurel Hostak

Jul 23, 202301:05:00Arts

The thrilling conclusion of our Wes Anderson series is here! This week, we take a close look at Moonrise Kingdom and its mythic and musical roots. What lies beneath the surface of this seemingly familiar story of star-cr...

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