The Greatest Showman

By popular demand, we are covering the surprise hit of 2017, the feel-good musical The Greatest Showman, about the feel-bad circus magnate Phineas Taylor Barnum. Join in as we discuss Barnum's ties to slavery, the history of his various humbugs, the film's shocking box office run, and its enduring popularity in the running community. Plus: How much time passes in this movie? What year is it set in? What are the million dreams keeping P.T. and Charity awake? Why hasn't director Michael Gracey made another movie? And, most importantly, what year is it really??? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Fast Five (2011)