In this episode we talk about minute 72 of Beauty and the Beast: Timing and frames and animation action scenes We note and discuss the best fighters from the mob and castle The real damage being done and where are the suits of armor? The Magic behind Chip’s rescue We return and discuss more of the action at the castle fight

In this episode we talk about minute 71 of Beauty and the Beast: We are back! And debating about Pirate’s Booty We take a tally of Gaston’s arsenal and talk about the weather We discuss the mob mentality of the mob and Gaston’s motives for going after the Beast What would happen to the servants if Beast dies? We discuss different possibilities. What is a tete-a-tete? The Music Box’s cameo appearance How Canons killed castles

In this episode we talk about minute 70 of Beauty and the Beast: Bradley Pierce (the voice of Chip) joins us! Best known for his parts as Chip, Peter in Jumanji, and Pete in The Borrowers. How Bradley got the part, and the expansion of Chip’s role in the film Belle and Maurice trapped in the Cellar We talk about the complexities of getting Chip’s gasp and the recording process Bradley’s thoughts and feelings on the 2017 version Child acting and the effect of being part of the film

In this episode we talk about minute 69 of Beauty and the Beast: Thomas Howeth joins us from the NeverEnding Minute and X-Minutes podcasts! Gaston shows us how to light a bonfire We wonder at Belle and Maurice’s abilities as animal owners We talk about the villagers that are part of the mob Gaston and LeFou working the crowd Johnny Appleseed, ValueTale Books, Shakespeare, and Lin-Manuel Miranda Bluecifer the Demon Horse

In this episode we talk about minute 68 of Beauty and the Beast: We’re excited for the build up to the mob song! Some love for Rex Everhard (Maurice) We get some not very well thought out decisions from Belle and Maurice The use of the mirror and animation to draw us in as part of the mob Maurice, Monsieur D’Arque, and unspoken apologies We look at the members of the mob and Gaston’s interactions with them

In this episode we talk about minute 67 of Beauty and the Beast: Belle meets Monsieur D’Arque and finds out why he is at her house Dippers, Catch poles, and Paddy wagons Angry Belle face Gaston’s confidence, and development as a bad guy The history of psychiatric treatment in France (wiki): More drugs, less torture Comparing Belle’s opportunities to save Maurice

In this episode we talk about minute 66 of Beauty and the Beast: We talk about David Ogden Stiers (Cogsworth), who passed away on March 3rd, 2018 How did LeFou get into snowman form? How long could he really survive like that? We get into the history and styles of snowmen, and LeFou’s inaccuracies. The Nasty Towel Sound, Belle’s Mom, Maurice’s Nose. “It’s just that… “ WHAT?? We discuss why the mob might be there for Maurice

In this episode we talk about minute 65 of Beauty and the Beast: We love the great foley work, especially Cogsworth! Time comes to a standstill for Cogsworth as he learns that Belle is leaving Cogsworth brings soul crushing news to the servants, while we admire the room Chip is once again super sneaky and speedy Beast’s anguished roar Finding Maurice and the change in tone and music Philippe’s responsibilities to his owner

Janay goes on hiatus, and Carri (The LDS Dating podcast) rises to the challenge! Belle states her observations and Beast becomes her problem solver again We discuss how weird it is that Belle is still considered a prisoner up to now Belle’s lack of goodbye, and we wonder about her coming back Is the Mirror good? Evil? It’s own character, or a tool of the Curse?

Belle and Beast’s awkward post dance conversation Belle, her feminine wiles, and that dress tho... Janay recognizes Glen Keane’s animation through gestures Beast tries to solve Belle’s problems, and we see Maurice lose everything The Screenplay version differences

Janay is BACK! Gushing on the Ballroom scene and song she missed We talk about the significance of blue and gold CG, Jim Hillin, and the Ballroom floor design Piano Vs Harpsichord, Music, and Musicians of the time We show our ignorance about dancing Size differences, and Belle and Beast’s silent signals to each other Bittersweet and Strange on both sides The Victory Clasp

Johnny joins us once again during Janay’s absence! We are also joined by wives of the show: Carri and Makenzie! We discuss walking down the stairs, Mrs. Potts, and have lots of Downton Abbey references Is Belle a gold digger? We talk a bit about the animation and some art history BIRTHDAY FLOWERS We talk underage drinking Everything is Rose Curse themed We get our first looks at the Ballroom

Bobby is joined by a special guest co-host while Janay is away this week: his brother Johnny! Shout outs to Popcorn and Pickles, Star Wars Minute, Indiana Jones Minute, The NeverEnding Minute, Mad Max Minute, MoviesbyMinutes, and The Turnaround We discuss why the 2017 Beauty and the Beast really just can’t compare to the 1991 version I am Jacques desperate attempt to barber, and does Jacques have a brother? Parallels between The Wizard of Oz characters and Beauty and the Beast We talk...

Blake Reilly joins us from Clerks Minute, The Blake and Sal Show, and Boy Meets Retrocast Bunny bushes and Broadway versions of Disney Debate on the seasons and Wardrobe Grass sign and Ball Peen hammers Minotaurs and swimsuits We finally SPLASH back into the original movie! Lumiere’s life coaching as Beast gets cleaned up

Why are they reading Romeo and Juliet? Some background information about Romeo and Juliet, and William Shakespeare Beast can’t read, and his and Belle’s reactions to that We delve into the history of the French education system After much deliberation, we decide on the Beast’s reading abilities Shout out to Dark Knight Minute and Harry Potter Minute The Palace of Versailles, and we’re still puzzling out the seasons and timeline Joseph Hudson and the modern whistle

In this episode we talk about minute 57 of Beauty and the Beast: Which rooms are we in as they are cleaning? The Brave Little Toaster/Launchpad from DuckTales/Dustpan We go deep on the portrait that Babette is cleaning and make some discoveries French military uniforms We discuss who became all the mops and dishes Doggoman and Throwcat

We dive in to minute 56 talking about the Wardrobe, voiced by Jo Anne Worley We learn about the phrases “Savoir faire” and “Get down to brass tacks” The “American Gothic” parody that Cogswoth and Mrs. Potts do, history of that painting and Grant Wood. We’re back again to the debate on animated objects VS servants turned into objects Addressing the goldfish in the room The French and their history with tea Cogsworths backstory, computer tangents, Medusa-ized by the fireplace

In this episode we talk about minute 55 of Beauty and the Beast: We realize that this is the last night of the movie! The rest of the film happens during this one night. Further discussion on possible timelines for the story Lumiere and Cogsworth messing with each other We talk about the song “Human Again” Marriage, divorce, and Lumiere in the 1700s We meet some cosmetic characters Knickknacks, Whatnot's, and Hummels

In this episode we talk about minute 54 of Beauty and the Beast:  Janay and Bobby start in on the special edition-added-back-in footage, including the song “Humans Again” Belle and Beast finally get some alone time and we wonder if Belle knows that the servants are actually humans The work it took to add “Humans Again” back into the original film Janay laments the treatment of Cogsworth in this footage  Discussion of the bonus servants

In this episode we talk about minute 53 of Beauty and the Beast: Lauryn Reid joins us to once again, and we talk about her first exposure to Beauty and the Beast. We get into the Beast’s inner dialog and talk about what he is feeling Belle’s state is also discussed and we get the “Barbra Streisand” story Janay and Lauryn talk about the merits of practice, rehearsal, and mistakes, during performances Musical motifs, Wagner, Mozart, Alan Menken, and the Music Man Grins from the Beast,...

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In this episode we talk about minute 52 of Beauty and the Beast: Lauryn Reid joins us to bring some musical expertise to the show! We talk about the passage of time during this part of the film Belle and Beast’s relationship, inner dialog, and uncertainties Mood and music shifts Where do their clothes come from? Are Belle’s dresses from previous girls? His mother? A tailor? More clothes and colors talk

In this episode we talk about minute 51 of Beauty and the Beast: Tierney the Librarian joins us from the NeverEnding Minute once again! We FINALLY get to see the library; gushing and incredulity ensue The Trinity College Library in Dublin Beast and Belle’s reactions to the library and each other What does Beast mean “Then it’s yours!”? Little Mermaid easter egg? We talk about Maurice, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, and Chip, and their ever watchful eyes More on Chip, and Disney Dark Age movie...

In this episode we talk about minute 50 of Beauty and the Beast: Tierney the Librarian joins us from the NeverEnding Minute Belle is the Patron Saint of Librarians You can tell we are book nerds… because book talk! More love for the Doggoman and David Ogden Stiers Phantom Studio C skit Belle and Beast’s relationship development so far Check out our guest Tierney Steele Callaghan on: Instagram, Twitter, her website, The NeverEnding Minute, and the Return to Oz Minute