Disney Reel to Reel

Yup. This is our holiday episode. Scholar Abigail Fine returns to share her expertise on fairy godmothers with Wyatt as we break down Sequence 3 of Walt Disney's Cinderella . References: The78Prof. “1947 Hits Archive: Chi-Baba Chi-Baba - Perry Como (a #1 Record).” YouTube , YouTube, 14 May 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIiSXQ9QCDE . Ander, Cost.  “Perry Como Presents Cinderella (Live,...

It may not be the end of the world as we know it. But with 2005's Chicken Little, we uncover an earth-shattering moment in Disney animation. It's a tale of corporate upheaval, creative fatigue, and artistic change which Ray is poised to recount for everyone... to Wyatt's disgruntlement. References: Animation Compendia. “Chicken Little - Teaser Trailer #1 (March 30, 2004).” YouTube ,...

Back at it again with the magic mirrors! Apologies for the runtime, but Dr. Bee Eldridge joins Wyatt to discuss the rivalry between Queen Grimhilde and Snow White.  We also break off into tangents about a Shakespearean (or "all-male") version of Snow White and the logistics of public restrooms. References: Croonr1. “One Song (1938) - Kenny Baker.” YouTube , 18 July 2013, https://youtu.be...

Happy Halloween, daaaarlings! To celebrate this annual tradition, Wyatt and Ray turn the clock back to 1929. We witness the birth of the Silly Symphony cartoon, the shady business practices of a Mr. Pat Powers, and share our thoughts on the best country music stars of 2023. Truly a celebration of all things Disney. References: Johnson, Mindy. “Mary Tebb & Disney’s Groundbreaking The Skeleton D...

We (and by "we," I mean me, Wyatt) at Disney Reel to Reel love a good guilty pleasure movie. High School Musical: The Concert: All Access Pass is more than that. It's a time capsule, in all its uncomfortable, sparkly glory. Frankie Sparks of @ shoottheflick joins me on this trip through 2006-2007 pop culture. You can find the show @ disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @ goldenaftern...

Sound the trumpets! Wyatt simply couldn't wait any longer (THOUGH THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN JUNE)! In this introductory episode to Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , he is joined by co-host of @ shoottheflick , Frankie Sparks! A chaotic intro to a movie that Wyatt remains beside himself with joy over! You can find the show @ disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @ goldenaft...

The stars shine bright this Saturday as Wyatt is joined by fashion history writer, Marley Healy (@ bastion_of_fashion ), to discuss the iconic sequence in 1940's Pinocchio, where Ginger Rogers brings a doll to life and appoints little Fred Astaire as the doll's conscience. Well, that's my head-canon, at least. Check out her numerous fashion history articles at bastionoffashion.com ....

Is the leader of the club M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E or N-I-C-K-I M-I-N-A-J? Regardless, Ray and Wyatt make their way through Mickey's 50th birthday special without having ever discussed a Mickey Mouse cartoon. We discuss the Golden Age of Hollywood nostalgia, our favorite guest appearances, and an "Uncanny Valley" Elton John. You have to see it to believe it. You can find the show @ dis...

Furries unite! Wyatt and Ray take a trip on down to Zootopia , where anyone can be anything! *seven years later* Oopsies. Join us as we discuss the alternate storylines, cultural legacy, and whether we prefer this film to 1973's Robin Hood . You can find the show @ disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @ goldenafternoon51 on Instagram! Feel free to write in at disneyreeltoreel@gmail.com. Refere...

Hey Wildcats! It's time to "get'cha head in the game!" Ray and Wyatt make their way on over to East High School to audition for the spring musicale, Twinkle Towne, only to discover this 2006 DCOM is actually a mid-century teen movie in 2000s drag. You can find the show @ disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @ goldenafternoon51 on Instagram! Feel free to write in at disneyreeltor...

We're feeling mighty surreal this week! Ballet, baseball, and bewilderment make up our reactions to 2003's Destino , the collab between Walt Disney and everyone's favorite ocelot pet owner, Salvador Dalí. We discuss the history, the connection between dreams and surrealist art, as well as the themes within the short. It turned out funnier than described. You can find the show @ disr...

Here it is, the moment of truth! 20 Disney animated films have won our hearts and inflicted rage upon Ray and I (Wyatt). Together, we begin the rigorous task of determining which are beauties or beasts. The ending is actually rather satisfying. *BTW, opinions are like bum holes; everyone's got their own. So don't get pi**y if your fave isn't ours.* You can find the show @ disreeltor...

Heigh-ho, muthaf***ers!!! Our final era of Disney animation takes us back to the beginning, when Walter Disney was young and full 'o beans. Ray and I (Wyatt) rank Walt’s first five children: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , Pinocchio , Fantasia , Dumbo , and Bambi . Which film becomes a real boy and which takes a bite outta that poisoned apple? Give a little listen, won't ya? You can fi...

Thought you'd learned enough about this hidden gem? Think again! We (Wyatt, Christina & Joey (@ whenuwishuponapodcast )) have another two hours of information, laughs and surprises. And don't worry, we haven't forgotten the other half of the brand; this is the "queer" side of the coin. *Side Note* The Roger Edens anecdote is accurate, but it was attributed to the wrong...

Taking a two-week break from rankings, because, without a doubt, this deep delve lives up to the standard set at the beginning of this podcast. Podcasting buddies Christina & Joey (@ whenuwishuponapodcast ) join me (Wyatt) on this deep, deep, DEEP dive into all things Reluctant Dragon . The stories will surprise you, maybe even shock you... or at least, make you "shooketh." You can f...

"When will [Disney’s] reflection show who they are inside?" In this episode (where we may or may not get canceled for our film opinions), Raeley and I (Wyatt) wrap this chunk of the Renaissance era with rankings and discussions of Aladdin , The Lion King , Pocahontas , The Hunchback of Notre Dame , Hercules , Mulan , and Tarzan . The closer we get to our birth years, the more iffy we fee...

We invite you to "be our guest" as Raeley and I (Wyatt) rank and discuss two of every Millennial's fave Disney films, The Little Mermaid , The Rescuers Down Under ,  and Beauty and the Beast . We'll decide how great the 1990s were here... as a pair of seasoned Zoomers. You can find the show  @ disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @ goldenafternoon51 on Instagram! Feel free to wr...

Another birthday episode (though late because the logo took a minute to be made)! Ray is the bigger Disney Parks fan and for their birthday, they wanted to cover a popular attraction from Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom. Wyatt sits back for once and enjoys their passionate spiel on all things Everest. References: “Animal Kingdom Throws Star-Studded Bash.” Orlando Sentinel , 29 July 2021, h...

Going back to our roots in this jam-packed folklore episode! We simply couldn't wait any longer (or at least Wyatt couldn't). We discuss three relatively obscure variants of "Snow White," including Johann Karl August Musäus's "Richilde" from 1782, "The Beautiful Daughter," an oral folktale from West Africa, and Aleksandar Pushkin's 1833 poem, &quot...

The Silver Age takes a slight dip in tone as Ray and I rank and discuss Sleeping Beauty , One Hundred and One Dalmatians , The Sword in the Stone , and The Jungle Book . Wolfgang Reitherman steps up to direct these films, thereby taking us out of fairyland and into the wide wilderness. It was like something "once upon a dream," the likes of which we may never see again. References: Ameel...

"The world is a carousel of color / Wonderful, wonderful color..." The Holy Trinity of Disney Animation eras are finally upon us (though we also include the "Revival"). In Part 1, Ray and I discuss and rank Cinderella , Alice in Wonderland , Peter Pan , and Lady and the Tramp . Any film that features a female character's name in the title is our insta-fave! Nevertheless, j...

We end our reign of darkness with a sigh of relief and some "ATTITUDE," as the original poster for Oliver & Company declared. Raeley and I rank The Fox and the Hound , The Black Cauldron , The Great Mouse Detective , and Oliver & Company . You can find the show @disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @goldenafternoon51 on Instagram! Feel free to write in at disneyreeltoreel@gmail.co...

We are 65% of the way thru the Disney animated canon, and this is the final bummer era. It's Hot Girl Summers from here on out! We discuss and rank The Aristocats , Robin Hood , The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh , and The Rescuers . *Spoilers* The two movies that list their main characters in their titles were our mutual faves. You can find the show @disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @...

One year of Reelin' to Reelin', y'all!!! It's been such a joy to produce this show and I'm so grateful to everyone who's stepped up, whether you be guest or listener. Raeley and I celebrate with Disney games and trivia before moving over to more gay activities like "Smash or Brawl!" Come celebrate with us! You can find the show @disreeltoreelpodcast and host...

Part 2 takes us through Frozen , Big Hero 6 , Zootopia , and Moana . These titans of modern animated filmmaking filled co-host Raeley and I with such hope for a new era in Disney animation... and then they "broke" the internet. P.S. This was recorded long before the public announcement that Auli'i Cravalho will be the executive producer of the live-action remake of Moana . We here a...