Rewatching The Magic: A Disney Fan Podcast

Fresh off of making Re-Animator, Stuart Gordon and Brian Yuzna worked with Disney to create 1989's Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. We go back and see if this film about Teeny Weenie kids in a Big Backyard is true classic, or is it Grounded in 80's nostalgia? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4...

Before we go for one last ride with Vol. 3, We go back to 2014 for the first Guradians of the Galaxy film. We discuss how James Gunn took a relitively-unknown team and made them cornerstones of the MCU.  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 celebrate May the Fourth with our first visit to the animated shows of the Star Wars universe with The Clone Wars. Fresh off of season 3 of The Mandalorian, we take a look at how the story of Mandalore was handled. From the relationship of Obi-Wan and the Dutchess Satine, to the first appearance of Bo-Katan, and the return of Darth Maul. Episode discussed: The Mandalore Plot A Friend in Need Sh...

Our Doctor Who 60th anniversary retrospective continues with the Fifth Doctor, Peter Davison. The Caves of Androzani is considered one of, if not the best serial of the classic era by both fans and Davison himself. We discuss this regeneration epsiode and see if it lives up to the hype. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http:...

With the release of the new Super Mario Bros. Movie, we go back to the first attempt to turn the video game plumber into a feature film. 1993's Super Mario Bros., from the Disney-owned Hollywood Pictures, was a radical departure from the source material. Is this movie a warp zone to success, or is this film's princess in another castle? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacL...

2005's Fantastic Four was not the first attempt to bring Marvel's first family to the big screen. However, it was the first to be made as a big-budget blockbuster. We take a look back and see if this pre-MCU film is truly Fantastic, or if this was a Doomed attempt. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/...

The Incredibles was Brad Bird's 2004 follow-up to The Iron Giant, as well as his debut film for Pixar. Almost 20 years later, we revisit the film to see if it's still "Super". Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) https://abortionfunds.org/ https://www.aclu.org/ Reproductive rights are...

Our Doctor Who 60th anniversary retrospective continues with the Fourth Doctor, Tom Baker. We return to Skaro to witness the Genesis of the Daleks and the first appearance of their creator, Davros. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) https://abortionfunds.org/ https://www.aclu.org/ R...

FernGully: The Last Rainforest was intended to inspire children to "Save the rainforest". However, it's mostly remembered for Tim Curry's saucy villain song. We go into the film's environmentalist message, as well as how Disney tried to get the movie shut down. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/lice...

After the success of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Disney and Amblin collaborated on three shorts featuring the film's characters. We look back at these shorts and see if they hold up. Shorts discussed: Tummy Trouble Roller Coaster Rabbit Trail Mix-Up Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) h...

PARENTAL DISCRESSION ADVISED! 40 years ago, Mel Brooks' released History of the World, Part I. Now, the long-awaited sequel releases as a streaming miniseries. In honor of that, we go back and discuss the original film. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Marscon 2023 - http://marsco...

Our Doctor Who 60th anniversary retrospective continues with the Third Doctor, Jon Pertwee. We go into the first appearnce of the Moriarty to The Doctor's Holmes, The Master. We enter the color era of the classic series and face the Terror of the Autons. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by...

It's our "Oscars special". We take a look at Best Animated Feature nominee, Turning Red. From it's early 2000's nostalgia, to it's coming of age metaphor, we get the panda out on this one.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Marscon 2023 - http://marscon.org Marscon Comedy Music Tra...

We go back to the original Ant-Man film and explore it's origins as a stand-alone Edgar Wright project to it being part of the greater Marvel Cinematic Universe. (Recorded before the release of Quantummania). Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) https://abortionfunds.org/ https://www....

We fill the tank up with Pando and head to Avalonia and find out what kind of Strange World lies ahead.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) https://abortionfunds.org/ https://www.aclu.org/ Reproductive rights are human rights

Our Doctor Who 60th anniversary retrospective continues with the Second Doctor, Patrick Troughton. We enter the Tomb of the Cybermen to see if this is truly the highlight of the era that many claim it to be. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) https://abortionfunds.org/ https://www.a...

It took almost 70 years for Disney to make a film based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen. It finally came to fruition with 2013's Frozen. Ten years later, we look back at it and see if it was worth the popularity it received and still has today. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

We once again dive into the Disney Channel Original Movies. Continuing the DCOM trend of Musicals set in High School, comes 2015's Descendants. Does this story of the children of classic Disney charcters Set it Off? Or is this movie just Rotten to the Core? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses...

Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk returned to our screens in Hawkeye, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and She-Hulk. With a new series on the horizon, we look back to the rise of The Devil of Hell's Kitchen and The Kingpin as we take our first step into The Defenders Saga as we discuss season 1 of Daredevil. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC...

Happy New Year! Our Doctor Who 60th anniversary retrospective begins. We start with the first actor to ever play The Doctor, William Hartnell. Taking a look at the first episode, An Unearthly Child; as well as the story that made the show a hit, The Daleks.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/license...

We take a look at one of the most divisive and unique shows that aired on Disney Plus this year, Star Wars: Andor. We discuss the entire first season in out final episode of 2022. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) https://abortionfunds.org/ https://www.aclu.org/ Reproductive rights...

Happy holidays! We celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Muppet Christmas Carol. Disney has recently restored the previously deleted song, "When Love is Gone", back into the film. We go through this restored version of the film nd discuss this holiday classic. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licen...

This week, we pay tribute to the everyman of the classic Disney characters, Goofy. Whether it's demonstrating "How To" do something or showing his athletic side, we showcase Goofy's skills in some of his best shorts. Shorts discussed: The Art of Skiing (1941) How To Fish (1942) Knight For a Day (1946) How To Hook Up Your Home Theater (2007) How To Stay At Home (2021) Music from https://filmmusic.i...

PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED. 28 Days Later is credited for the revival of zombies in modern media. We take a look at Danny Boyle's 2002 film to see if it's still horror masterpiece or if it infects us with Rage. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) https://abortionfunds.org/ https://w...

It's the chilling conclusion to Disaster Month! Roland Emmerich takes on climate change in 2004's The Day After Tomorrow. Is this a spectacle that shines a light on an important issue? Or is it a big budget mess based on an insane conspiracy theory? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/...