Dissecting Disney Ditties

Join Staccas and Will as they encounter a rare phenomenon: A Disney movie that neither of them had seen! Billy Joel, Bette Midler, Cheech Marin build to make the most 80s voice cast this side of the Transformers cartoon and the list of composers is second to none! What;s your favourite song from 1988's Oliver and Company?

Welcome to the Renaissance! It's 1986 and Musker and Clements are on a roll. Beginning with 1986's The Great Mouse Detective. Recovering from the disaster that was 'The Black Cauldron' (1985), the movie proves to be a delightful rodent-filled interpretation of the great adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Will makes a very English cocktail, Staccas reaches for a glass of water to cleanse her palate and...

As we inch closer and closer to the Renaissance, we dive into The 1981 game-changer that was Disney's "The Fox and the Hound". Staccas nerds out over the stellar line up of new creatives and Will gets all excited about Kurt Russell.

Down the mouse hole we go! In this episode, Staccas and Will dissect the music of the 1977's 'The Rescuers'. Featuring the hit song 'Someone's Waiting for You', this movie marks the beginning of the transformation of the animation department as we slowly wind our way up to the Renaissance. Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

In a very special Episode 15, Staccas and Will revisit the music from their first five episodes and revise their scores. Featuring songs from Snow White (1937), Pinocchio (1940), Dumbo (1941), Cinderella (1950) and Alice in Wonderland (1951). Will 'The Walrus and the Carpenter' remain their favourite song? Who knows. Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

Join Staccas and Will in episode 14 as they are back IN PERSON to discuss The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh from 1977; the last 'package film' from Disney; and the highest single-judge score yet! Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

Staccas and Will venture into Sherwood Forest to dissect the Disney move that just "is"; Robin Hood (1973). A Medieval/Western/Animal Kingdom re-telling of the famous English hero with a famous song-and-dance sequence from every other Disney movie that went before it. Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

In Episode 12, Staccas and Will discuss The Aristocats from 1970; The continued shifting of personnel within Disney; and a very smart, yet highly problematic, cast member. Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

In Episode 11, Staccas and Will discuss The Jungle Book from 1967; The unfortunate passing of two Disney icons; and the natural instincts of jungle animals that are completely ignored. Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

In Episode 10, Staccas and Will discuss The Sword in the Stone from 1963; The recruitment of the Sherman Brothers which sparks a new age of Disney music; and the weird implications of romancing a squirrel. Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

In Episode 9, Staccas and Will discuss One-Hundred and One Dalmations from 1961; The invention of the Xerox which would change the face of animation; and just how many spots needed to be hand-drawn throughout the development of this film. Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

In Episode 8, Staccas and Will discuss Sleeping Beauty from 1959; the departure of Mary Blair from Disney; and the implications of giving consciousness to cake ingredients. Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

In Episode 7, Staccas and Will discuss Lady and the Tramp from 1955; the horrific first-day of Disneyland known as 'Black Sunday;' and the duality of Peggy Lee in this film. Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

In Episode 6, Staccas and Will discuss Peter Pan from 1953; how memory can play tricks on our perceptions; and the over-sexualisation of Disney characters. Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

In Episode 5, Staccas and Will discuss Alice in Wonderland from 1951; ceramics and agapanthas as a form of childhood trauma; and the coinflip that, in a near alternate universe, could have seen the end of Disney before it even properly began. Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

In Episode 4, Staccas and Will discuss Cinderella from 1950, the gamble by Disney to flip the switch on a hard reset of the Disney ideals, and question the validity of using a shoe as a form of identification. Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

In Episode 3, Staccas and Will discuss Dumbo from 1941, the factors that almost saw the end of Disney as we know it, and rant about unfairly idolised historical figures and problematic racial depictions. Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

In Episode 2, Staccas and Will discuss Pinocchio from 1940 and the beginnings of the 'Disney Vault.' Support us on Patreon! https://bit.ly/3hlgjGP

In Episode 1, Staccas and Will discuss the 1937 classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which sparked the beginning of what would become the Disney Empire. Does this movie hold up after 84 years? Let's find out. Artwork by Andrew McDougall of Flying Monkey Puppets and Props: https://bit.ly/3u88xnC