Rewatching The Magic: A Disney Fan Podcast

Before the release of Thor: Love and Thunder, we go back to Taika Waititi's first Marvel film, Thor: Ragnarok. 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

A modern interpretation of the classic story of Cinderella, Sneakerella puts the focus on sneaker culture. Our first look at a Disney+ Original Movie. We dive in to see if this shoe fits. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ https://abortionfunds.org/...

The Barsoom series by Edgar Rice Burroughs laid the groundwork that all modern science fiction built itself on. John Carter was Disney's attempt to bring the series to the big screen. It was the most expensive film made at the time, and became Disney's biggest box office bomb. But did this film deserve it? Was this film's disaster the fault of poor advertising? Or, has the tropes the series create...

With the Lightyear movie almost here, we return to the world of Andy's room. Toy Story 2 was Pixar's first sequel. Starting out as a direct-to-video movie, and expanding to full feature film. We find out if this film can still take us to infiity and beyond. Also discussed: Teaser trailer for Strange Worlds Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) L...

We're looking for the Bare Necessities of life with 1967's The Jungle Book. Is Walt Disney's last film worthy of the legacy?  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: Doctor Dolittle (1967) TaleSpin (1990) House of Mouse (2001) Louis Prima - Sing Sing Sing Benny Goodman - Si...

We are once again joined by Adam Liebreich-Johnsen, as we head towards New Horizons. We discuss season 1 & 2 of Seth MacFarlane's love letter to Star Trek, The Orville.   Also discussed: the second trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder.   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...

This week, we take a look at Jason Segel's The Muppets from 2011. The film that introduced Kermit the Frog and friends to an entire new generation. Also discussed: First trailer for She-Hulk: Attorney At Law 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: Steven Universe - Giant Wo...

In tribute to the late Gilbert Gottfried, we've decided to tackle the first direct-to-video Disney animated sequel. Is The Return of Jafar a worthy follow-up to Aladdin? Or is this a cash-grab like many claim the direct-to-video sequels 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/)

SPOILERS AHEAD! We conclude Doctor Strange Week by diving into the Multiverse of Madness. Which theories were right? Which were wrong? We hold nothing back on our opinions 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/)

Doctor Strange week continues! We take a look into the mutiverse to see a different Doctor Strange and how his discussions effected his universe. What If... Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands? *This episode was recorded before the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness* Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licens...

Dormammu, we've come to bargain! While everyone is caught up in a Multiverse of Madness, we use our magic to travel back 2016 and revisit the first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe of Doctor Strange. *This episode was recorded before the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness* Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Lice...

Once again, we celebrate May the Fourth by going to a galaxy far, far away. We complete the original Star Wars trilogy with Return of the Jedi. 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: Star Wars: Revenge of the Jedi teaser trailer Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (original rele...

It's time to dive back into the Disney Afternoon. Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers takes the well-known duo and turn them into mystery solvers. We go through their adventures taking on crime bosses, mad scientists, and even a soda-worshiping cult. Rescue Rangers, away! Episodes discussed: Piratsy Under The Seas Adventures in Squirrelsitting Risky Beesness The Case of The Cola Cult Does Pavlov Ring A B...

A very merry unbirthday to you. This week, we go down the rabbit hole into a mad world. Join us for a cup of tea with the 1951 Disney classic, Alice in Wonderland. Also discussed: Gilbert Gottfried passes away at 67. 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 Weird Al Show...

What happens when a fairy tale princess ends up in the real world? Ahead of it's upcoming sequel, we travel from Andalasia to New York City and get Enchanted. 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 Lion King

It's time to log into Free City. Part GTA, part Truman Show, it's Free Guy. 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: Deadpool and Korg react Jodie Comer - Fantasy

This week, we take a look at Steven Spielberg's reimagining of West Side Story. How does this interpretation compare to the 1961 film and the 1957 stage production? And what changes does this version have that makes it unique? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We conclude our look at the 2022 Best Animated Feature Oscar nominees with Encanto. What's the real reason that We Don't Talk About Bruno? Also discussed: Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer Ms. Marvel Trailer 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: Jessica Darrow - Surface Pressure (Ja...

We continue our look at the 2022 Best Animated Feature Oscar nominees with Pixar's Luca. Who is Bruno? And why does Disney have a problem with him? Also discussed: Ciao Alberto Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

For the next few weeks, we will be discussing Disney's movies up for Best Animated Feature at the 2022 Oscars. First, we travel across the land of Kumandra in search of Raya and the Last Dragon. Also discussed: The Marvel Netlfix shows moving to Disney+. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by...

What if George Lucas did a film that tried to appeal to girls the way he felt Star Wars appealed to boys? What if that film was an animated musical? This week, we take a look at the last Lucasfilm project George Lucas had involvement in, and the first released under Disney, Strange Magic. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (htt...

This week, we discuss Hidden Figures. The story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson. Three black mathematicians who worked at NASA during the Space Race of the 1960's. Also discussed: New trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. New trailer for Moon Knight Release date announced for Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi. First trailer for Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers Music...

In honor of Valentine's Day, we discuss the classic love story of Lady and the Tramp. Also discussed: New Lightyear trailer 2022 Oscar nominees announced 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: Peggy Lee - Why Don't You Do Right

This week, we head to the scare floor of Monsters, Inc. Does this early Pixar film still hold up over 20 years later? Also discussed: "We Don't Talk About Bruno" reaches #1 on the US music charts. 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: Toy Story Monsters, Inc.

This week, we discuss the first Disney animated movie to have songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Moana.  Also discussed: "We Don't Talk About Bruno" becomes Disney's highest charting song in 25 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: Jessica Darrow - Surface Pressure (Jazz...