Rewatching The Magic: A Disney Fan Podcast

We will be taking the rest of August off to prepare for the RELAUNCH of Rewatching The Magic in September. Expanding the content beyond Disney media into whatever we want to talk about. No rules, no restrictions, EVERYTHING is on the table. We hope you will join us on this new phase of the podcast. Keep on eye on our social media outlets for more updates. Music: Channel Intro 5 by Sascha Ende Link...

Futurama is a show that never says die. From Fox to Comedy Central to Hulu, the show finds a way to survive. We take a look at all eras of the show and discuss some of our favorite episodes. Episodes discussed: The Series Has Landed Luck of the Fryish Roswell That Ends Well Meanwhile Children of a Lesser Bog Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)...

In 1986, Jim Henson released the last film he would ever direct. 40 years later, we return to the Labyrinth and see if David Bowie meant it when he said we reminded him of the babe. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media...

Our summer break from Disney films continues. In 1986, Transformers: The Movie traumatized a generation with the death of Optimus Prime. Now, 40 years later, we find out if this movie truly had The Touch or if it simply Dared to be Stupid. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork...

Our summer break from Disney films starts. Julie Brown was the hottest redhead on MTV, and she wanted to make a movie based on her songs. This week we find out if Earth Girls are Easy. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social me...

It's time to go to summer camp with... Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers? We return to Disney Channel Original Movies as we find out if Camp Rock lives up to the name. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media links:  http...

What better way to celebrate America's 250th anniversary than stealing the Declaration of Independence? Nicolas Cage may be a National Treasure, but we find out if this film is. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media lin...

Encino Man launched Brendan Fraser as a leading man, and brought Pauly Shore's "Weasel" character to movie screens. We wheeze the juice and check out the nugs in this cult classic, BU-DDY! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our socia...

Toy Story 4 is the most divisive film in the series so far. With Toy Story 5 on the horizon, we go back to this entry and see if it truly deserves the fan criticism. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media links:  https:/...

It's our World Cup episode! We're on the field learning how to Bend It Like Beckham. Does this film hit a goal almost 25 years later? Or does this film deserve a red card? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media links:  h...

Before Nicolas Cage swung around as Spider-Man Noir, he was the motorcycle-riding spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic Immigrant Legal Res...

Class is in session at Monsters University. We discuss this Pixar prequel and see if this college comedy makes the grade. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic Immigrant Lega...

Is Demi Lovato a Disney Princess? We discuss the Disney Channel Original Movie, Princess Protection Program, featuring a young Lovato and Selena Gomez and see if we can answer that. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media...

From the pages of Runway magazine comes this summer's hottest fashion trends. We deal with the Devil Wears Prada and see how the original film holds up in the wake of the sequel's release. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our socia...

May the Fourth Be With You! We dive into the prequels with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. We discuss how it was to live through the hype of the film as young people in the 90's. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social...

Marvel Before Marvel Studios month concludes. Years before Samuel L. Jackson personified the role, David Hasselhoff was Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD. We discuss the 1998 TV movie that was the first attempt to bring the organization to live action. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Ar...

Marvel Before Marvel Studios month continues. Reb Brown became the first live-action Steve Rogers in the 1979 Captain America TV Movie. Grab your motorcycle helmet and clear plastic frisbee as we discuss this cult classic. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://...

Marvel Before Marvel Studios month continues. 1989's The Punisher was the fist live action appearance of Frank castle. An 80's action movie filled with vigilante justice with the power of Dolph Lundgren? Seems like a perfect match. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga:...

Marvel Before Marvel Studios month begins. 1989's The Trial of the Incredible Hulk was intended to be a backdoor pilot to a possible Daredevil series. We discuss the first live action appearance of The Man Without Fear as well as the popularity of the original Bill Bixby/Lou Ferrigno TV series.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC...

Calling Dick Tracy! Calling Dick Tracy! We discuss Warren Beatty's journey to bring his favorite comic character to the screen and his tight-fisted grip he's kept on the rights since then. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our socia...

Herbie the Love Bug was once of Disney's popular franchises from the late 1960's to the early 1980's. This week, we discuss the first film in the series to find out what is so special about this sentient Volkswagen Beetle. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://...

Does Edward D. Wood, jr. deserve to be called "The Worst Director of All Time"? We discuss Tim Burton's 1994 biopic, Ed Wood, and try to find out. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchi...

Put another patty on the grill, we're talking The Bob's Burgers Movie. Grab your Kuchi Kopi night light, because we're going to Wonder Warf! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthem...

This week, we dive into The Abyss. Is James Cameron's undersea adventure still a classic? We find out. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic Immigrant Legal Resource Center:...

This week, we're off to Wakanda with Black Panther. Was Killmonger actually right? We discuss this and more. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga: https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic Immigrant Legal Resource Ce...