Freaky Friday (2003) – Body Swap Comedy, Jamie Lee Curtis & Disney Nostalgia

“Oh, I’m like the Cryptkeeper!”
August is here, and that means it’s time to dig into the infamous “Dumping Ground” Month—a time when studios release movies that don’t fit anywhere else… but sometimes, they’re absolute gems.
This week, Henrique and David head to sunny California to revisit a body-swap comedy favorite that’s now getting a long-awaited sequel: Freaky Friday (2003)!
When Tess and her rebellious daughter Anna suddenly switch bodies due to a mystical mishap, they’re forced to literally walk in each other’s shoes and learn to understand one another. Chaos, comedy, and a surprising amount of heart follow in this Disney remake classic.
Directed by Mark Waters, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, and Mark Harmon, this version of Freaky Friday became a defining film for a generation—and now, a sequel is on the way!
🎧 In this episode:

• What makes this the best version of Freaky Friday?
• Why Jamie Lee Curtis was born to play Tess
• The subtle, smart handling of the stepdad character
• How many Freaky Friday versions are out there?

🩺 PLUS:

• Henrique and David share their latest aches and ailments
• Shoutout to the legendary cinematographer Oliver Wood
• Can tall people do anything to avoid back pain?
• Is Ari Aster’s Eddington his comeback moment?
• Why Together is a must-see in theaters

📺 Watch Freaky Friday (2003) now on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-7754f6d2-ed31-4c9a-95dd-3c29a858fda6 🔗 Connect with the show: 🌐 DoYouEvenMovie.com 📧 Email: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod 🐦 Twitter/X: @DYEMPod 👍 Facebook: Do You Even Movie? – Podcast