We’ve got two big-hitter family films to discuss this week – first up is Jason Segal’s long-awaited reboot of the Muppet franchise, appropriately titled The Muppets. Next up is Martin Scorsese’s first-ever family film, the ambitious, Georges Méliès-indebted Hugo. One provoked dissent, the other unanimous agreement – but which? And in what direction! Joining us for both takes is SOS contributor Michael Ryan.
Simon Howell is a native Haligonian (look it up), and has lived in Montreal roughly half his life. He joined Sound On Sight in 2008 and has since become a member of the OFCS (Online Film Critics Society). Currently he co-hosts and co-produces 'Sound On Sight Radio' as well as the 'Front Row Center' videocast, and attends Film Studies at Concordia University. His favorite films include F for Fake, Brazil, Stroszek, The Fog of War, Grave of the Fireflies and In a Lonely Place.
Simon's Twitter handle is @suckerhowell. 
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