<p><strong>Is </strong><em><strong>Planes, Trains and Automobiles</strong></em><strong> a perfect Thanksgiving classic — or just brilliantly annoying?</strong></p><p>In this Food &amp; 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.</p><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Why the movie still feels painfully relatable decades later</p></li><li><p>The infamous “I Like Me” speech — and whether it’s earned</p></li><li><p>That all-time car rental rant (yes, <em>that</em> one)</p></li><li><p>How John Hughes builds comedy like a series of sketches</p></li><li><p>Why the ending hits harder than we expected</p></li></ul><p>🍿 If you love Thanksgiving movies, road-trip comedies, or just watching two comedians drive each other insane, this one’s for you.</p><p>👉 Follow <em>So Many Sequels</em> on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and join the conversation on social. Your book club for movies rolls on.</p>