In the wake of Tim Burton's Batman, decades before the purchase of Marvel, Disney tired their hand at a comic book superhero movie. The Rocketeer was a love letter to the pulp comics and serial films of the 1930's. We take a look and see if this early 90's movie soars or not. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: Disney Junior's The Rocketeer https://abortionfunds.org/ ...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 142
Before the release of Thor: Love and Thunder, we go back to Taika Waititi's first Marvel film, Thor: Ragnarok. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) https://abortionfunds.org/ https://www.aclu.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 141
A modern interpretation of the classic story of Cinderella, Sneakerella puts the focus on sneaker culture. Our first look at a Disney+ Original Movie. We dive in to see if this shoe fits. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://abortionfunds.org/ https://www.aclu.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 140
The Barsoom series by Edgar Rice Burroughs laid the groundwork that all modern science fiction built itself on. John Carter was Disney's attempt to bring the series to the big screen. It was the most expensive film made at the time, and became Disney's biggest box office bomb. But did this film deserve it? Was this film's disaster the fault of poor advertising? Or, has the tropes the series created been around so long, that the original story became cliché in retrospect? Music from https://filmm...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 139
With the Lightyear movie almost here, we return to the world of Andy's room. Toy Story 2 was Pixar's first sequel. Starting out as a direct-to-video movie, and expanding to full feature film. We find out if this film can still take us to infiity and beyond. Also discussed: Teaser trailer for Strange Worlds Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: Toy Story Saturday Night L...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 138
We're looking for the Bare Necessities of life with 1967's The Jungle Book. Is Walt Disney's last film worthy of the legacy? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other sounds: Doctor Dolittle (1967) TaleSpin (1990) House of Mouse (2001) Louis Prima - Sing Sing Sing Benny Goodman - Sing Sing Sing Louis Prima - King Louie and Robin Hood Louis Prima - The Phoney King of England...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 137
We are once again joined by Adam Liebreich-Johnsen, as we head towards New Horizons. We discuss season 1 & 2 of Seth MacFarlane's love letter to Star Trek, The Orville. Also discussed: the second trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: The Orville Adam on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BigBassBone Adam's band, The Poxy Boggards - htt...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 136
This week, we take a look at Jason Segel's The Muppets from 2011. The film that introduced Kermit the Frog and friends to an entire new generation. Also discussed: First trailer for She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: Steven Universe - Giant Woman The Rio Singers - Real in Rio The Muppets - Mah Na Mah Na
May 23, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 135
In tribute to the late Gilbert Gottfried, we've decided to tackle the first direct-to-video Disney animated sequel. Is The Return of Jafar a worthy follow-up to Aladdin? Or is this a cash-grab like many claim the direct-to-video sequels to be? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
May 16, 2022•55 min•Ep. 134
SPOILERS AHEAD! We conclude Doctor Strange Week by diving into the Multiverse of Madness. Which theories were right? Which were wrong? We hold nothing back on our opinions of the film. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
May 13, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 133
Doctor Strange week continues! We take a look into the mutiverse to see a different Doctor Strange and how his discussions effected his universe. What If... Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands? *This episode was recorded before the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness* Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
May 11, 2022•50 min•Ep. 132
Dormammu, we've come to bargain! While everyone is caught up in a Multiverse of Madness, we use our magic to travel back 2016 and revisit the first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe of Doctor Strange. *This episode was recorded before the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness* Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: Captain America: The Winter S...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 131
Once again, we celebrate May the Fourth by going to a galaxy far, far away. We complete the original Star Wars trilogy with Return of the Jedi. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: Star Wars: Revenge of the Jedi teaser trailer Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (original release) Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (special edition) Muppet Babies How I Met Your Mother Star Wars: ...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 130
It's time to dive back into the Disney Afternoon. Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers takes the well-known duo and turn them into mystery solvers. We go through their adventures taking on crime bosses, mad scientists, and even a soda-worshiping cult. Rescue Rangers, away! Episodes discussed: Piratsy Under The Seas Adventures in Squirrelsitting Risky Beesness The Case of The Cola Cult Does Pavlov Ring A Bell? Also discussed: Thor: Love and Thunder teaser trailer Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter ...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 129
A very merry unbirthday to you. This week, we go down the rabbit hole into a mad world. Join us for a cup of tea with the 1951 Disney classic, Alice in Wonderland. Also discussed: Gilbert Gottfried passes away at 67. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: The Weird Al Show The Matrix Operation Wonderland White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane Alice in Wonderland (1951) Peter...
Apr 18, 2022•55 min•Ep. 128
What happens when a fairy tale princess ends up in the real world? Ahead of it's upcoming sequel, we travel from Andalasia to New York City and get Enchanted. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: The Lion King
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 127
It's time to log into Free City. Part GTA, part Truman Show, it's Free Guy. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: Deadpool and Korg react Jodie Comer - Fantasy
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 126
This week, we take a look at Steven Spielberg's reimagining of West Side Story. How does this interpretation compare to the 1961 film and the 1957 stage production? And what changes does this version have that makes it unique? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 125
We conclude our look at the 2022 Best Animated Feature Oscar nominees with Encanto. What's the real reason that We Don't Talk About Bruno? Also discussed: Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer Ms. Marvel Trailer Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: Jessica Darrow - Surface Pressure (Jazz cover w/Mike Elizondo) Punk Rock Factory - Surface Pressure (Pop Punk Cover w/Jessica Darrow) jim...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 124
We continue our look at the 2022 Best Animated Feature Oscar nominees with Pixar's Luca. Who is Bruno? And why does Disney have a problem with him? Also discussed: Ciao Alberto Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 123
For the next few weeks, we will be discussing Disney's movies up for Best Animated Feature at the 2022 Oscars. First, we travel across the land of Kumandra in search of Raya and the Last Dragon. Also discussed: The Marvel Netlfix shows moving to Disney+. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Marscon 2022 - http://marscon.org Marscon Comedy Music Track - http://marsconcomedy.wordpress...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 122
What if George Lucas did a film that tried to appeal to girls the way he felt Star Wars appealed to boys? What if that film was an animated musical? This week, we take a look at the last Lucasfilm project George Lucas had involvement in, and the first released under Disney, Strange Magic. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: Love is Strange by Mickey & Sylvia C'mon...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 121
This week, we discuss Hidden Figures. The story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson. Three black mathematicians who worked at NASA during the Space Race of the 1960's. Also discussed: New trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. New trailer for Moon Knight Release date announced for Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi. First trailer for Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY ...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 120
In honor of Valentine's Day, we discuss the classic love story of Lady and the Tramp. Also discussed: New Lightyear trailer 2022 Oscar nominees announced Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: Peggy Lee - Why Don't You Do Right Peggy Lee - Johnny Guitar Peggy Lee - Fever
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 119
This week, we head to the scare floor of Monsters, Inc. Does this early Pixar film still hold up over 20 years later? Also discussed: "We Don't Talk About Bruno" reaches #1 on the US music charts. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: Toy Story Monsters, Inc.
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 118
This week, we discuss the first Disney animated movie to have songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Moana. Also discussed: "We Don't Talk About Bruno" becomes Disney's highest charting song in 25 years. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: Jessica Darrow - Surface Pressure (Jazz cover w/Mike Elizondo) Punk Rock Factory - Surface Pressure (Pop Punk Cover w/Jessica Darrow) Nicque...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 117
All for one and one for all! We discuss this unique interpretation of the classic story, and see if the 1993 version of The Three Musketeers is worthy of the name. Also discussed: New trailer for Marvel's Moon Knight Gaspard Ulliel passes away Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: All For Love - Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, & Sting Mickey, Donald, & Goofy: The Thre...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 116
On what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, we discuss The Golden Girls. Thank you for being a friend. Episodes discussed: Pilot/The Engagement Isn't It Romantic Dorothy's Prized Pupil Sick and Tired parts 1 &2 Witness Also discussed: Sidney Poitier passes away. Bob Saget passes away. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: In The Heat of the Night The Lion ...
Jan 17, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 115
This week, we discuss Disney's take on the Arthurian legend. The Sword in the Stone tells of young King Arthur before he is crowned. IS this film worthy of a king, or not fit for a squire? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds: The Sword in the Stone Mary Poppins Monty Python and the Holy Grail Todrick Hall - Magic Happens The Logan Whitehurst Memorial Awards for Excelle...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 114
We start 2022 with one of the most polarizing films of 2021. An origin story for the Disney villain that wanted to kill puppies and turn them into a coat. Is Cruella deserving of it's divisive reputation? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 113
