Before everyone goes "Defying Gravity" in movie theaters, we take a look back at Disney's attempt at a prequel to The Wizard of Oz. 2013's Oz the Great and Powerful tells the story of how the Wizard came to Oz. Was this film as "Popular" as it's "Wicked" counterpart? Or is this simply "Something Bad"? Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media...

We go back to the undersea world of Pixar with 2016's Finding Dory. We talk disability representation, the original sequel concept, how one explains that they were carjacked by an octopus. Just keep swimming and join us. 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://abortionfunds.org/ The...

WARNING: Strong language. It's our 2024 US Presidential election special! We take a look at Mike Judge's 2006 film, Idiocracy. How well has this cult classic aged? Can this film still be considered satire? Does Brawndo actually have what plants crave? We travel 500 years into the future to find out. 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...

WARNING: Strong language. Spooky Month concludes with the a return to the Predator franchise. 2022's Prey is the earliest in the series timeline, taking place over 260 years before the original film. We find out if this prequel is a worthy addition to the franchise. 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...

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 Lords The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion...

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"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY...

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.Watch The Solar Opposites Halloween Special 2: The Hunt For Brown October, now streaming. The...

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 Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor...

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 American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion...

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://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/ The...

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/ The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor...

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 Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor...

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://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are...

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 American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion...

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/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of...

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/licenses/by/4.0/) The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of...

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 American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion...

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://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor Project:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Reproductive rights are human...

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/) The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion...

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 DaySpider-Man and his Amazing Friends (1981) - A Firestar is Born & The X-Men Adventure Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod...

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:https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor...

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/ The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor...

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:https://www.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor...

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.aclu.org/ The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/ The Trevor...