Ep. 26 - Emma Thompson (feat. Chip Hessenflow)

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.

In this episode, we explore the career of Emma Thompson. Best known for her roles as Elinor in Sense and Sensibility, P.L. Travers in Saving Mr. Banks, and Karen in Love Actually, Thompson is the only person to ever win Academy Awards for both acting (Howard's End) and writing (Sense and Sensibility). Down Rigby and James for this episode, we're joined once again by guest Munson, Chip Hessenflow, of the Sandwiches at Irregular Hours podcast. We talk Thompson's background in British sketch comedy, the accents of her various characters, and why critics and audiences overwhelmingly love her work. Where does Thompson's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.