Disney Versus

In this week’s episode Tory, Grace, and Heather discuss the “themes” in Nightmare Before Christmas and 101 Dalmatians; as well as Nightmare’s extended universe. They also debate Mulan’s motivations and ask why Cinderella puts up with so much. dRUNK dISNEY: 101 Dalmatians -Drink every time a new dog is on screen (the puppies count together as one) -Drink every time a henchman does somethi...

In this mini-cast, Tory and Heather discuss the premiere of Big Hero 6: The Series and its mini-movie/two-parter “Baymax Returns”. Please rate, review and subscribe to Disney Versus on iTunes and Google Play Music. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/DisneyVs and on Twitter @DisneyVs.

*Spoiler Alert* In this episode we discuss the newest release from Pixar Animation Studios, Coco. We discuss the amazing animation achievements of the film; as well as the great mechanics of the plot and the film’s twists. We get into the cultural aspects of Coco that we enjoyed and the film’s fantastic music from Michael Giacchino. We also discuss the “short” film Olaf’s Frozen Adventur...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In this episode, Tory, Grace, and Heather discuss Disney Villains. They talk about what makes a good villain and the difference between a villain and an antagonist. They also count off their favorite villains, villain songs as well as the worst henchmen and villains that were a complete disappointment. Heather also gives part two of her rant against Frozen. Please rate, review and...

In this mini-episode, Tory and Grace take a look at a special Losers Bracket of selected movies that have already been eliminated and decide “Who is the best of the worst?” dRUNK dISNEY: Zootopia -Drink every time someone says “bunny” or “fox” -Drink every time Nick insults Judy -Drink every time Judy breaks a social or gender norm Please rate, review and subscribe to Disney Versus on...

In this episode, Tory, Grace, and Heather celebrate their live show with a special drunk Disney commentary of Aladdin. dRUNK dISNEY Rules: -Drink at the beginning of every song -Drink every time Jafar says something snarky or sarcastic -Drink every time Genie transforms into someone or something Please rate, review and subscribe to Disney Versus on iTunes and Google Play Music. Follow us on Facebo...

Live - Episode 22 - [Round 2] Inside Out vs. Cars & Finding Dory vs. Aladdin: In this live episode, Tory, Grace, and Heather discuss the merit in Cars and character arc of humility for Lightning McQueen, “Chekov’s Gun”, and why Finding Dory doesn’t work. They also gush over the greatness of the Genie, talk about some their favorite Robin Williams films, and the brilliant romantic comedy th...

In this episode, Tory and Grace argue the character development of Hercules and the growth in Max and Goofy’s relationship. Later, they discuss the personal journeys of Wreck-It Ralph and Mike Wazowski as well as the realistic traits of Vanelope and Sully. dRUNKEN dISNEY: Monsters University -Drink every time someone uses the word “scare”, “scarer”, “scary”, etc. -Drink every time so...

After a two-month absence, Tory, Grace, and Heather are back! In this episode, they dive into some of the news and announcements from this summer’s D23 Expo and give their thoughts on the upcoming slate of Disney films. They also discuss the latest casting stories for the Lion King remake and give a brief review of Cars 3. dRUNKEN dISNEY: Cars 3 -Drink every time someone crashes -Drink every tim...

In this special episode, Tory and Grace take a break and discuss the parents and parental relationships in Disney. We talk about some of our favorite Disney parents as well as touch on the possible origin of why there are so few mothers in Disney movies. We also debate some of the worst parental figures and ask who has the better father/son relationship: Goofy & Max or Marlin & Nemo. Pleas...

In this episode things get heated as we debate whether or not Toy Story 2 is “trash” and The Incredibles’ idea of “who is special?”. We also discuss Tiana as a Disney Princess and The Princess and the Frog’s “MVP”. dRUNK dISNEY: The Princess and the Frog -Drink at the beginning of every song -Drink every time someone talks about food -Drink every time there’s a use of magic or vo...

In this episode, we discuss the connections between Tadashi and Baymax, why Gaston is such a scary villain, and the darkness of Hunchback. Tory also reveals who is his favorite character in Beauty and the Beast. dRUNK dISNEY: Beauty and the Beast -Drink at the beginning of every song -Drink every time Gaston makes a misogynist comment or action -Drink every time Lumiere burns something or his flam...

We kick off the second round of the Disney Versus bracket with discussion of lion xenophobia, monster friendships, and snowmen. We also debate whether Zootopia will stand the cultural test of time. dRUNK dISNEY: Monsters, Inc. -Drink whenever someone screams -Drink whenever someone says “Mike” or “Mike Wazowski” -Drink twice when Roz is on-screen Please rate, review and subscribe to us on...

In this episode, we welcome back special guest Kelsey Poole to here her thoughts and Grace’s thoughts on the billion dollar remake of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Please rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes and Google Play Music. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/DisneyVs and on Twitter @DisneyVs.

In this episode, we finish Round 1 of the Disney Versus Bracket and discuss Brother Bear vs. Finding Nemo, The Jungle Book vs. Tangled, The Fox and the Hound vs. Brave, and The Sword in the Stone vs. Toy Story. We debate the effectiveness of Marlin’s parenting and if he is a villain, Rapunzel and Merida’s hair, and the absence of Shere Khan and the sword in the stone. Please rate, review and s...

*SPOILER ALERT!!!* Fresh off a viewing of the new Beauty and the Beast remake, Tory and Heather give an uncensored review with reactions, likes, and dislikes for the film. Please rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes and Google Play Music. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/DisneyVs and on Twitter @DisneyVs.

In this mini-sode, we have a little fun and fan-cast the upcoming live action Lion King remake from The Jungle Book's director John Favreau. We speculate on what the movie will be like and what songs should be included. We also discuss our cast members will bring to each role: Simba - Donald Glover (confirmed) Young Simba - Caleb McLaughlin Nala - Karla Souza/Sophie Turner Young Nala - Millie Bobb...

In this penultimate episode of Round 1, we debate The Nightmare Before Christmas vs. Chicken Little, 101 Dalmatians vs. Peter Pan, Cinderella vs. The Emperor's New Groove, and Dumbo vs. Mulan. We debate the vicious women of Neverland, the strength of the Hun Army and the greatness of Shan Yu, as well as the effectiveness of the Barking Chain and the unlikability of Kuzco. Please rate, review, and...

In this episode we discuss The Rescuers vs. The Incredibles, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs vs. Hercules, Toy Story 2 vs. A Bug's Life, and A Goofy Movie vs. The Rescuers Down Under. We talk about the reality of Max and Goofy's relationship, crazy vocal range of Snow White, the pettiness of the Toy Story world, and the awesomeness of Edna Mode. Please rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes an...

In this episode, Tory and Heather sit down with guests Kelsey Poole and Quinten Spicer (co-creator of NotAShowYet) to talk about the "I Want" songs from Disney movies of the "Renaissance" and the more recent "Revival". We discuss the definition of an "I Want" song and if certain Disney songs fit the criteria. Please rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes and Google Play Music. Follow us on Fac...

In this episode we discuss Toy Story 3 vs. The Black Cauldron, Lilo and Stitch vs. The Princess and the Frog, Wreck-It Ralph vs. Meet the Robinsons, and Pinocchio vs. Monsters University. We talk about the deception of Lots-O'-Huggin' Bear, the important misstep The Black Cauldron was, the musical spectrum of New Orleans, and several instances of outcast characters who embrace their oddities. Plea...

In this episode, Tory sits down with psychologist and therapist (in-training) Kasey Polk for to talk about Inside Out and its psychological applications. They discuss emotions that were absent from Headquarters, the mentality behind running away, and the protagonist-antagonist relationship of Joy and Sadness. Please rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/...

In this Christmas themed episode, we review the direct-to-video Disney Christmas classic Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. We talk about the film's impact on the lore and continuity of the original Beauty and the Beast, how it could affect the upcoming remake, and we discuss the movie's enigmatic villain Maestro Forte. Please rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes. Follow us on Fa...

In this episode we continue our bracket discussion with Inside Out vs. Alice in Wonderland, Cars vs. Up, Bambi vs. Finding Dory, and The Great Mouse Detective vs. Aladdin. We talk about some of the deeper meanings of Inside Out, whether the movie is for kids or adults and the "physics" in Up. We also compare Ratigan and Jafar and discuss parallels between Bambi and another Disney classic. Please r...