Episodes
We’re talking about The Sword in the Stone on this episode of WTS. We cover American accents and why solitaire is for witches, and we ask who will speak on behalf of the wolves.
Published 02/15/19
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Storks. We cover why all babies are not alike, a woman’s role, and where babies come from.
Published 02/08/19
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Smallfoot. We cover strawman religions, violent humans, and whether ignorance actually is bliss.
Published 02/01/19
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Mary Poppins Returns. We touch on racist stereotypes, economic irresponsibility, and whether Mary Poppins is actually good at the job on her business card.
Published 01/25/19
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Christopher Robin. We talk about people of colour in the past, childhood, and difficult choices.
Published 01/18/19
In this episode we talk about makeovers, rivalries between girls, and abolishing the monarchy.
Published 01/11/19
In this episode we talk about mediocre parenting, emotion and reason, and retroactively sanitizing the past.
Published 01/04/19
In this episode of WTS we’re talking about How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We talk about ancient stories, empathising with the Grinch, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Published 12/21/18
In this episode of WTS we’re talking about A Charlie Brown Christmas. We talk about who therapy is supposed to benefit, perfect imperfections, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Published 12/14/18
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about the Netflix original movie, The Princess Switch. We talk about love, romance, and the abolition of the monarchy.
Published 12/08/18
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Ralph Breaks the Internet. We talk about solving problems through emotional maturity, fixing things in the sequel, and crushes.
Published 11/30/18
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about The Last Unicorn. We talk about emotional depth in art for children, stories with a conscience, and whether women’s eyes are for seeing or for being seen in.
Published 11/23/18
On this episode we talk about whether ruffians should be allowed to dream of something more, the insidious classism of Disney princesses, and how raising children is like locking them in a tower.
Published 11/16/18
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about the Netflix original film “Next Gen.” We talk about the value of human life, whether bad memories are worth it to maintain your identity, and bad robots.
Published 11/09/18
In this episode of WTS, we’re talking about Halloween favourite Hocus Pocus! That’s right, it’s a Halloween episode only a few days late! We talk about virginity, witches and virgin witches.
Published 11/02/18
In this episode, we talk about Spider-Man: Homecoming! We discuss whether this counts as a kids movie, what constitutes bad language and how old the aunt of a 15 year old should be.
Published 10/26/18
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Wreck-It Ralph. We talk about the importance of representation in both movies and video games, about accepting the role society assigns for you, and about whether girls should reject being princesses.
Published 10/19/18
On this episode of Way Too Seriously we are talking about 1982’s Annie. We talk about undifferentiated otherness, the calcification of gender roles and whether capitalism can be redeemed.
Published 10/12/18
On this episode of WTS we’re talking about the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” We talk about art education for children, drugs and rock and roll, and whether it’s actually true that all you need is love. We also stray from our central premise a little to just talk about The Beatles.
Published 10/05/18
In this episode we talk about war, socially constructed gender roles, and whether animated kids’ movies are less valuable as serious art than grown-up movies.
Published 09/28/18
In this episode of WTS we’re talking about Early Man. We talk about all-male sports teams, compulsory heterosexuality, whether England is a caveman country compared to the advanced bronze age of Europe, and whether a solid pun justifies gendered language.
Published 09/21/18
In this episode of WTS we talk about gypsies, chain gangs, and boy stories.
Published 09/14/18
In this episode of WTS we talk about flattening difference, myopic worldviews, and why all the female characters are in love with a frog.
Published 09/07/18
In this episode of WTS we talk about representations of femininity, representations of masculinity, and men in disguise dressed as women. We also gush about the pre-movie short that featured Batgirl!
Published 08/31/18
In this episode we talk about The Greatest Showman, flattering biopics, women scorned, and women as instruments of class conflict.
Published 08/24/18