It's the Brothers Watching Disney Christmas Special! We're talking about an old favorite of ours, Mickey's Christmas Carol from 1983. As we reminisce on holiday memories, we also discuss the voice actor progression for many classic Disney characters, talk about the impact of this story on our perceptions of the holiday season, and explore how this film helped turn one curmudgeonly duck into one on of the main recurring Disney characters. We hope you enjoy this, our gift to you - Merry Christmas ...
Dec 25, 2020•33 min
It's our season finale as we wrap up the Silver Age by talking about 1967's The Jungle Book! Find out which character from the movie was not taken from the original book! What was Walt's key advice to the story writers when he gave them the assignment? Or what Verna Felton's bookend Disney roles had in common! Or which of Walt's Nine Old Men wasn't fond of the film's ending (at least, at first). Plus, stay tuned to the end for information about an upcoming special episode of Brothers Watching Di...
Dec 11, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On this week's episode, we dive into one of our favorite childhood movies...that may have not aged well for us. We talk about new favorites joining Disney productions like Sebastian Cabot and the Sherman Brothers, and we go deep into some film theory and discuss primary and secondary stories, why Madam Mim is NOT the villain of the movie, and why the titular Sword is not a MacGuffin plot device - It philosophizing and funny dialogue quotes galore!
Dec 04, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week, BWD has gone to the dogs as we look at the 1961 Disney Classic, One Hundred and One Dalmatians. We'll talk about how this film helped to revolutionize the animation process, what animation has in common with astronomy, and reveal Jeremy's Reality TV pitch. Plus, we get our first look at the elusive "Hidden Mickey." All that and more, this week on Brothers Watching Disney!
Nov 27, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week's movie is a classic, but in a different way - it's a classic awesome villain! Let's talk Sleeping Beauty and deal with the problematic storytelling, the princess who does literally NOTHING, and also how similar this film is to Snow White. We'll also talk about an awesome prince who does things, a great design, and a film that's unique in almost every way as a Disney Animated Feature. It's Sleeping Beauty!
Nov 20, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
It's a tale of two canines, with 1955's Lady and the Tramp! Other topics of interest include: Walt's matchmaking skills, simulating speech impediments with a slide whistle, using bribery to get out of the doghouse, the villainy (or not!) of Aunt Sarah, and other 'aspects' of the film. So join us for a Bella Notte on Brothers Watching Disney.
Nov 13, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On this episode, we check out the classic Peter Pan. This movie has it all: great sight gags, great music, great characters, and of course, casual racism. Join us as we discuss Peter Pan - we're off to Neverland!
Nov 06, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 11
It's down the rabbit hole for us this week as we look at 1951's Alice in Wonderland. As we explore Walt's adaptation of one of his favorite works, we'll dive into the idea of head canon. discuss impromptu medical treatments, and have our longest gush on voice actors yet! So, whether you're enjoying a nice cup of tea, playing a round of croquet, or just enjoying your unbirthday, join us for this look at another Silver Age Disney Classic!
Oct 30, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10
And so begins the Silver Age of Disney Animation! Our first film of the era is a true classic beloved by all - Cinderella. Join us as we discuss how ugly can you make a stepsister before it's too much, cats that are evil and loving it, and how Les Paul (of Gibson Guitar fame) helped create an amazing sequence, plus an argument for Cinderella having a great character arc! Join us for this amazing film! Side note - it's close enough to say Happy 2 months of Brothers Watching Disney! May there be m...
Oct 23, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9
It's the end of an era on Brothers Watching Disney! Specifically, the end of the Wartime Package Film era. This week, the Brothers close out the package films with 1948's Melody Time, and 1949's The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. Other topics we'll discuss along the way include: theorizing exactly why pioneers welcomed Johnny Appleseed, drawing comparisons to both Maui and Chuck Norris, pondering the origins of bad accents in movies, and lauding the amaranthine urbanity of one Bing Crosby. ...
Oct 16, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome back to another double feature package film extravaganza! On this episode, we tackle two very different types of package films, the 10 segment Make Mine Music, and the 2 segment plus celebrity talent Fun & Fancy Free. We'll discuss comparing Sterling Holloway to John Ratzenberger and Alan Tudyk, pervy animation choices, how global warming scares are not a new thing, and oddly cheerful depictions of domestic violence . Join us and we find out whether we like these films, we hate them,...
Oct 09, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Olá, mis amigos! This week, we're headed south of the border as we watch two of the 'package films,' starting with Saludos Amigos from 1942, and then moving on to 1944's The Three Caballeros. We'll talk about how one 'Grupo' of artists on a sight-seeing trip changed the artists, the studio, and the geo-political status of the 1940s. Other topics of interest include: dating advice from British comedian Rowan Atkinson, one-half of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the musical layerings of the samb...
Oct 02, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On this episode, the Brothers round out the Golden Age of Disney Feature Animation with 1942's Bambi. They discuss how just a few comedic characters make the film better than the source book, the fantastic storytelling in the cinematography, and delve into some rudimentary child development analysis. Don't let THAT scene keep you from joining us as we discuss Bambi.
Sep 25, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week, the Brothers are taking a deep dive into 1941's Dumbo. Along the way, they discuss corporate mascots, the Pink Elephant Dichotomy, and Florida's interstate highway system. So hop on board the Casey Junior with us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Walt's love letter to the best parts of the circus.
Sep 18, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This episode, Matt and Jeremy look at 1940's Fantasia, a collection of animations synced to classical music pieces - and why it's definitely not very child friendly. They discuss psychedelics, depressing dinosaurs, Walt Disney's famous eyebrow raise, and why Jeremy was a bad substitute teacher. Join us as we check out the Disney version of the classical concert - Fantasia!
Sep 11, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Thanks for joining us again on Brothers Watching Disney. This week, we’re looking at Pinocchio, and along the way, we discuss screenwriting theory, the dynamics of smoke, and regional head wear from Alpine Europe. We hope you have as much fun listening as we had making it!
Sep 04, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Brothers Watching Disney. We begin at with Walt Disney's 1st feature length animated film - Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. Highlights include German Expressionism, getting paid money for jokes, and taking out your teeth to make your voice sound different. We hope you join us - we think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship!
Aug 28, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1
