Rewatching The Magic: A Disney Fan Podcast

WARNING: Strong language. Spooky Month continues with 1998's Blade. Marvel's first R-rated move. Marvel's first theatrical hit. And the film that paved the way for the MCU. We see what if the daywalker still has bite. 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: Control by Traci...

Spooky Season continues. We return to the world of Disney Channel Original Movies by taking a trip to Halloweentown. The story of a young person finding out that they're from a family of magic users and has to fight a powerful magic user who wants to take over the world. Where have I heard that before? But this one has Debbie Reynolds in it, so that's a plus. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitt...

Spooky Season begins. We are joined by Lindsay Smith for 1996's James and the Giant Peach. We discuss Henry Selick, Roald Dahl, and the uniqueness of a carnivorous rhinoceros. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Lindsay Smith is the lead character designer on Hulu's Solar Opposites....

AI Month concludes. We return to the world of Disney Channel Original Movies with 1999's Smart House. We find out if this "House of the Future" is truly a mother like no other. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National...

AI Month continues. 2008's WALL-E took many risks in it's presentation. From the main leads not being played by traditional actors, to almost the first half of the film being devoid of traditional dialogue. Also discussed: BURN-E (2008) Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The America...

AI month continues. It took James Cameron almost 20 years to make a film based off of the Battle Angel Alita manga. But the film finally released in 2019. We head to Iron City to find out if this film is fit to be Final Champion. Also discussed: James Earl Jones passes away at 93 Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creat...

AI month continues. 2005's Robots was the second film from Blue Sky Studios. And the follow-up to their hit, Ice Age. Does this film really shine, or does it need to be sent to the Chop Shop? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org...

AI month begins. We step into the ring for rocking and socking robot boxing in 2011's Real Steel. Is this film a championship contender, or will it go down for the count? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Networ...

We fly away to Paradise Falls with Pixar's 2009 film, Up. Does this movie embody the Spirit of Adventure, or should it wear the Cone of Shame? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https:/...

Inspector Gadget was a beloved cartoon from the 1980's. We discuss the 1999 film adaptation that attempted to introduce the character to a new generation. Was this a "Go Go Gadget" success, or should it have been sent to the scrap yard? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The America...

Based on the popular video game series, 2010's Prince of Persia was one of Disney's many attempts to replicate the success of Pirates of the Caribbean. Was Jerry Bruckheimer able to capture lightning in a bottle twice? Or did the Sands of Time run out on this one? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/l...

PARENTAL DISCRESSION ADVISED! 1997's Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion came at the height of Lisa Kudrow's time on Friends. With Oscar winner Mira Sorvino completing the duo, we see if this film has attained success in adulthood or if it peaked in high school. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org...

Mutant Month concludes. The New Mutants ended up being the last Marvel film produced under 20th Century Fox before Disney acquired the studio. We discuss everything from it's lengthy delay to tying into a Mr. Sinister plot that went nowhere. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The Am...

PARENTAL DISCRESSION ADVISED! Mutant Month continues with 2018's Deadpool 2. We find out if maximum effort was put into this sequel. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionf...

LISTENER DISCRESSION ADVISED. Mutant Month continues. 2017's Logan was meant to be the final performance of Hugh Jackman as the title character. We go back and discuss this final part of the Wolverine trilogy and see if it was worthy of that honor. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...

Mutant Month continues. We go back to 1989 to the original X-Men animated pilot, Pryde of the X-Men. How different was to the X-Men animated series we would get a few years later? We also take a look at X-Men guest appearances in other Marvel animated shows. Also discussed: The Marvel Super Heroes (1966) - Dr. Doom's Day Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends (1981) - A Firestar is Born & The X-Me...

Mutant Month begins. 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past brought together the cast of the original X-Men trilogy with the cast of First Class. We talk both the theatrical version and the "Rogue Cut" 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/) The American Civil Liberties Union: h...

We close the book on the post-Walt era of Disney Animation with 1981's The Fox and The Hound. We discuss various topics from animators quitting during production to it's themes of prejudice. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/...

You are... The Navigator! We discuss 1986's Flight of the Navigator. We find out if Disney's attempt to capitalize off ET can soar high, or if not even the talents of Paul Reubens could get this off the ground. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: h...

With the sequel on the horizon, we finally discuss the 2015 Pixar film, Inside Out. We go inside Riley's mind and find out "What if feelings had feelings?". Also discussed: Riley's First Date? (2015) Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union: https://www....

This week, we discuss the 2022 Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers movie. Emulating Roger Rabbit with a hybrid world where animated characters and real-life people live together. We find out if The Lonely Island were able to craft a film that' was a worthy successor to the popular animated series. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (h...

This week, we honor the passing of legendary director, Roger Corman. The story behind his Fantastic Four film is notorious. Made with a low budget, with no intention of ever being released. We go into the whole story. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties U...

In 2011, the Apes franchise was rebooted. Telling the story from the beginning. We discuss Rise of the Planet of the Apes as well as how different this movie feels now having lived through a similar outbreak in real life. 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: Brooklyn Nin...

Before there was a Kingdom, before there was a Rise, before we even went Beneath, there was the original Planet of the Apes from 1968. We go back to this classic to see how these "damn dirty apes" have lasted all these 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: The Simp...

Happy Revenge of the Sixth. We venture into the past of Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story. How did Han meet Chewie? When did Han get the Falcon? And what's so important about those dice that they made it a plot point in two movies? 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:...