Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Funny, Frustrating, Classic
Is Planes, Trains and Automobiles a perfect Thanksgiving classic — or just brilliantly annoying?
In this Food & Family Month finale, the crew revisits John Hughes’ 1987 travel-from-hell comedy and wrestles with why it still works… even when it absolutely shouldn’t.
Steve Martin’s tightly wound Neil Page and John Candy’s relentlessly cheerful Del Griffith make for one of movie comedy’s most iconic odd couples — but does the sentiment earn its landing? We break down:
Why the movie still feels painfully relatable decades later
The infamous “I Like Me” speech — and whether it’s earned
That all-time car rental rant (yes, that one)
How John Hughes builds comedy like a series of sketches
Why the ending hits harder than we expected
🍿 If you love Thanksgiving movies, road-trip comedies, or just watching two comedians drive each other insane, this one’s for you.
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