We couldn’t have a Disney podcast and not talk about the parks, no matter how film-focused we are. Join us as we discuss the upcoming renovations and additions to EPCOT at Walt Disney World and the way it will change the park’s image and theming overall. Don’t miss: The way Disney is going all in…
Month: April 2021
Moana: Piecing Together Disney’s Recipe for Revival
Voyage beyond the reef with us as we take on Moana, a combination princess-adventure story that cemented Disney’s Revival as the company’s true new era. Don’t miss: The strong positives and lesser-publicized negatives of Polynesian and Pacific Islander representation in this film How Lin-Manuel Miranda and Opetaia Foa’i weave their respective styles together to create…
The Road to El Dorado: Cult Classic ≠ ‘Secretly Good’
Gasp! We’re doing our first NON-Disney film! Thanks to a commission from our Ko-fi member Gordon, we’re tackling The Road to El Dorado, an early 2000s DreamWorks buddy adventure film that’s become a cult classic thanks to its witty banter and quality memes. Don’t miss: The reason this film was so similar to a Disney…
Hercules: The Pros and Cons of Disney-fication
Go on the ultimate hero’s journey with us as we dive into Hercules, another Disney Renaissance installation that shows the good and bad sides of sanitizing material for G and PG audiences. Don’t miss: The endless praise we have for the music of this film, from composers to vocalists and everyone in between How strong…