Deep Thoughts about Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Deep Thoughts About Stupid Sh*t: A Pop-Culture Podcast

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Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and listen to a podcast once in a while, you might just miss it.

This week, Tracie shares her deep thoughts about the iconic 1986 teen movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off–and unfortunately the results are not as charming as Matthew Broderick’s smile. Not only is Jeannie unfairly made out to be a villain simply because she is tired of Ferris getting away with murder, but the Guy sisters are able to draw a straight line between the beloved portrayal of a wealthy, confident and privileged teen boy who faces no consequences…and Brock Turner. Although Ferris’s antics hit different nearly 40 years later, the character of Cameron is just as compelling as we remember him, and a queer reading of Alan Ruck’s hilarious and poignant performance of the neglected best friend (and possible true protagonist) adds some nuance to a film that never claimed to be deep.

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1. Deep Dive Into Ferris Bueller (00:00:00)

2. Cameron's Car Catastrophe and Ferris' Triumph (00:12:09)

3. Exploring Female Characters in Ferris Bueller (00:21:15)

4. Analyzing Ferris Bueller's Day Off (00:34:13)

5. Exploring Relationships in Ferris Bueller (00:47:57)

6. Unpacking Themes in Ferris Bueller (00:55:33)