Another hardcore Disney-fan favorite hits our rubric as we tackle A Goofy Movie, the Goof Troop spinoff that was released as an afterthought but became a cult classic famous for its fantastic music and ’90s nostalgia. Don’t miss: The unique way this film handles its climax that sets it apart from so many main studio…
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The Jungle Book: The Nostalgia of Walt Disney’s Final Film
Swing into things and take on The Jungle Book with us, as we look at the last film Walt Disney himself worked on that adapts the classic Rudyard Kipling novel with a memorable musical twist. Don’t miss: The different way this film approaches its villain and why it works, both from a story and a…
James and the Giant Peach: More than Disney Could Chew?
It’s another special episode as we cross over with Oof! Right in the Childhood to tackle another Tim Burton film, James and the Giant Peach, an adaptation of a classic Roald Dahl novel that uses perhaps every different film style known to man in a fantastical tale of a young hero on a quest to…
Home on the Range: Disney’s Digital Age Slump
Come along on the cattle drive with us as we go in on one of Disney’s weakest outings in recent memory: Home on the Range. Fair warning! We do not pull our punches. Don’t miss: The problem the uncomfortable dialogue creates for both the story at large and the audience’s ability to connect to the…
The EPCOT Expansion: The Future of Walt Disney’s Visionary Park
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…
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…
Lady and the Tramp: Idyllic Disney Vision at Work
Take a stroll through the imagination of Walt Disney with us as we break down Lady and the Tramp, a film centered on an iconic canine couple navigating the challenges of family drama and societal pressures in a town inspired by the home of Disney himself. Don’t miss: The iconic music and how several songs…
Raya and the Last Dragon: First Thoughts on Disney’s Newest Animated Feature
Curious about Disney’s newest outing? We paid the extra $30 for Premiere Access to watch Raya and the Last Dragon so you can make an informed decision about whether or not it’s worth the money for you. (Spoiler alert – we think it is!) Don’t miss: The way the visuals showcase the many techniques and…