Rewatching The Magic: A Disney Fan Podcast

Our Doctor Who 60th anniversary retrospective continues with the Twelfth Doctor, Peter Capaldi. First, it's a post-regeneration adventure with a dinosaur in Victorian England in Deep Breath. Then we're off to deep space, where you pay for the very air you breathe in Oxygen. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecom...

Spooky Season concludes! Werewolf By Night was the first to bring Marvel's horror charatcers into the MCU. We discuss this tribute to classic monster movies and compare both it's original and color versions. 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: http...

PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED. Spooky Season continues. 1987's Predator is part action movie, part slasher movie. We go back to the begining of this franchise and see if it stacks up to it's later installments. 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: htt...

Our Doctor Who 60th anniversary retrospective continues with the Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith. First, we travel to France in 1890 to discover a mysterios monster painted by Vincent Van Gogh in Vincent and the Doctor. Then, we travel to an asteroid located outside of the universe and see things from the point of view of the TARDIS in The Doctor's Wife. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast"...

Welcome foolish mortals! Spooky Season continues with the first film based on the Haunted Mansion. With the film turning 20 years old this year, we step into our Doom Buggies and find out if this movie has any sympathetic vibratrions. 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:...

Spooky Season begins! We return to the Wartime  Era with Disney's take on the Legend of Sleepy Hallow... and the Wind in the Willows. We find out if these Characters are Fabulous enough to hold up after all this time. 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...

Our Doctor Who 60th anniversary retrospective continues with the Tenth Doctor, David Tennat. Every culture has an irrational fear of the dark. But what if it wasn't iirational? What if you're very own shadow was actually a monster? We go into the story that explores that idea. Also featuring a library the size of a planet and the first appearance of fan-favorite character River Song.  Music from h...

For our big 200th epsiode, we are joined by Luke Ski, Adam Liebreich-Johnshon, and Kyle A. Carrozza to talk about The Muppet Show.  Episodes discussed: Harry Belafonte Star Wars/Mark Hamill Steve Martin Paul Williams Peter Ustinov Luke Ski:  X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegreatlukeski Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegreatlukeski Music: https://lukeski.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://youtube.c...

We go back the early days of Pixar and discuss the shorts the came before Toy Story. From the fist use of "What if (blank) had feelings", to the nightmare fuel of a clown and a baby. Shorts discussed: The Adventures of Andre and Wally B. (1984) Luxo Jr. (1986) Red's Dream (1987) Tin Toy (1988) Knick Kack (1989) Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.c...

We celebrate Labor Day and the end of summer with Mickey Mouse and friends. What better way to end the summer than a giant fireworks display in The Wonderful Summer of Mickey Mouse. We also take a trip to Waikiki, in the 1937 short, Hawaiian Holiday. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0...

Our Doctor Who 60th anniversary retrispective continues with the Ninth Doctor, Christopher Eccleston. We begin the current era of the series with a two-part episode that brings together some of the best elements of the series, science-fiction fantasy, historical drama, and propper "Behind the Sofa" horror. All wrapped up in four words that still bring a chill to Whovians, "Are you my mummy?". Musi...

It's our back to school episode! We're going to super hero school! While 2005's Sky High didn't soar above it's competition, it has gone down as a cult classic. We go back and see if this film has what it takes to be a hero. 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: Carrot Ju...

We continue to discuss the life and times of Ahsoka Tano with Star Wars: Rebels. From meeting the crew of The Ghost, to the re-return of Darth Maul, as well as the new canon debut of Grand Admiral Thrawn. 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:/...

We return to Star Wars: The Clone Wars to discuss the life and times of Ahsoka Tano. We cover several major events in her story, from her introduction as Anakin Skywalker's Padawan to the fallout of the Siege of Mandalore.  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 Liber...

In 1996, BBC, Universal, and Fox came together for a new TV movie to introduce a new auidence to the franchise. Was this doomed by poor scedueling or by a poor script? Also discussed: The Night of the Doctor 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: http...

This week, we take a lokk at the OTHER 80's teen comedy that takes place in Chicago, 1987's Adventures in Babysitting. However, we're watching the censored version that's on Disney+. 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: Adventures in Babysitting The Beat - March of the S...

Nimona was in devolopment at Blue Sky Studios when Disney shut it down after the purchase of 20th Century Fox. The film was picked up by Netflix and completed by Annapurna Pictures. We take a look at the film Disney threw away and see if that was the wise choice or not. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons...

Before Disney's current push of live-action remakes and deconstruction of their own tropes, there was 1998's Ever After: A Cinderella Story. We find out if a more grounded version of the classic story is a recipe for success. 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 Lib...

In honor of the Fourth of July, we go back to the 1996 blockbuster, Independence Day. We discuss what makes this an annual viewing for many. 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://a...

Our Doctor Who 60th anniversary retrospective continues with the Seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy. We end our look at the classic series with Remberence of the Daleks. Celebrating the show's 25th anniversary, we go back to where it all began. Coal Hill Scool and Foreman's Junkyard in 1963. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (htt...

This is a special Juneteenth episode. Ruby Bridges was one of the first black children to attend a desgregated white school during the 1960's. 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:/...

Before he Dails his Destiny, we go back to his first "final adventure" with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The Logan Whitehurst Memorial Award for Excellence in Comedy Music - https://www.loganawards.com/ The American Civil Liberties Union:...

Happy Pride Month! We take a trip to the Boiling Isles to discuss season 1 of The Owl House. We do our best to not underestimate Luz the human, warrior of peace. NOW EAT THIS, SUCKA! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The Logan Whitehurst Memorial Award for Excellence in Comedy Musi...

Our Doctor Who 60th anniversary retrospective continues with the Sixth Doctor, Colin Baker. Vengence on Varos came at a time where the show was criticized for being too violent. We discuss this episode and see how well they handled that. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   Other so...

We are joined by hoopy frood Adam Liebreich-Johnson this week. We celebrate Towel Day by taking a look at 2005's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. We discuss the universe created by the late Douglas Adams and the long road it took to get the film made. So put a Babelfish in your ear, grab your towel, and DON'T PANIC! Adam on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BigBassBone Adam on Instargram - https:...