Defining Disney Podcast

Podcasters in search of the ultimate truth - what is the best animated Disney movie? It's our job to find out, using objectivity and a detailed rubric unlike any other. Each episode covers one movie, distilling down into eight categories how it stacks up.

Episode 5x11 - Lilo and Stitch 12/28/2022

Episode 5x11 - Lilo and Stitch Finish the canon with us with our take on Lilo and Stitch, a supersized episode with eight - yes, EIGHT - guests that make up part of our podcast ‘Ohana contributing their own unique perspectives to this fan favorite film. ‘Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten. We promise our long run time is worth not being left behind! Don’t miss: The way this movie breaks our hearts and puts them back together again a million and one times How many elements of Hawaiian culture and specific Kauai references Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois make central to this film’s story, characters, and landscape A discussion of the various things that worked in this film that Disney was able to take forward into the Revival and beyond Our final score, which may or may not surprise you based on our love for this film PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including even more members of our podcast community! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for the full Walt Disney Animation Studios canon to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Lilo and Stitch When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Meet our guests: | | | | | Tim of | of NostalgiaCast | Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss our return, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/25445751

Episode 5x10 - Encanto 12/14/2022

Episode 5x10 - Encanto Drawers, floors, doors - let’s go! Come with us and the family Madrigal as we unpack Encanto, a magical tale of a family blessed with gifts and riddled with trauma, set in beautiful Colombia. Don’t miss: The way this film’s team learned from other past films to make this one the best it could possibly be How many specific Colombian cultural elements the film incorporates A discussion of the character development within this film, both in range and growth, that sets the new gold standard for the category in our rubric Our final score, which sets the bar high for any future Disney films we may cover down the line PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including several members of our community on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Encanto When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/25308417

Episode 5x09 - Make Mine Music 11/30/2022

Episode 5x09 - Make Mine Music Come along on another symphonic journey as we tackle our last package film in Make Mine Music! Fair warning - this one isn’t on Disney+, so you may not be able to watch it before listening. Don’t miss: The short that really serves as the blueprint for discussing character development in music How jazz ties all of these shorts together, even with all its wide-varying subjects A discussion of the oddities that litter this film, including changed score segments, one anthropomorphic animal in an otherwise normal world, and a short that was cut entirely Our final score, cementing the package era as the overall lowest in the canon PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including several members of our community on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Make Mine Music When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/25171662

Episode 5x08 - Pocahontas 11/16/2022

Episode 5x08 - Pocahontas As historically inaccurate and insensitive as it is, the time has come in our journey to tackle Pocahontas, Disney’s very fictional retelling of historical events between the colonists of Jamestown and the Native American Powhatan tribe. Don’t miss: The way the music of this film saves its bacon on several fronts How interruptions from studio exec Jeffrey Katzenberg caused stumbling blocks in character development A discussion of how many things Disney got wrong about Native Americans, despite the fact that they did make far more of an effort than most studios at the time Our final score, which puts it near the bottom of the Renaissance PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including several members of our community on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Pocahontas When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/25031913

Episode 5x07 - The Fox and the Hound 11/02/2022

Episode 5x07 - The Fox and the Hound Get the tissues, y’all - it’s time for us to take on The Fox and the Hound, one of Disney’s Dark Age films that really pulls at the heartstrings. Don’t miss: The reason Amos Slade is one of the scarier villains we encounter in the canon, despite his immaturity of holding a grudge against a literal adolescent animal How some of the imagery in this film quickly gets burned into your mind A discussion of the theming nuances of this film that help us make a guess at where in America it might take place Our final score, which strikes the balance between the strong moments and its lack of staying power PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including several members of our community on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Fox and the Hound When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/24878166

Episode 5x06 - Winnie the Pooh 10/19/2022

Episode 5x06 - Winnie the Pooh Join us for a trip down memory lane to the Hundred Acre Wood for 2011’s Winnie the Pooh, the last hand-drawn animated film at Walt Disney Animation Studios - for now. Don’t miss: The surprisingly linear story for a Pooh film, which are typically episodic How cleverly the dialogue is played on to create the main conflict of the story A discussion of the film’s effect on the studio’s approach to hand-drawn animation and that outlook moving forward Our final score, which reflects the strength of story and the nostalgic notes they didn’t quite hit PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including those who joined us for #ddpwatchnight on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Winnie the Pooh When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/24731787

Episode 5x05 - Pinocchio 10/05/2022

Episode 5x05 - Pinocchio We’re back for our home stretch of Disney’s animated canon with our take on Pinocchio, an early Golden Age classic where Disney pushed the envelope both in content and technology. Don’t miss: The meandering, episodic nature of the story - a risk for Walt Disney in only his second film How frighteningly sinister some of the villains are in this film, compared to others across the canon A discussion of the film’s treatment of magic, which is… questionable at best Our final score, which reflects the difficulties with story and character opposing the strength of visuals PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including those who joined us for #ddpwatchnight on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Pinocchio When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/24589452

Bonus Episode 17 - Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl 09/28/2022

Bonus Episode 17 - Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl You best start believing in ghost stories, dear listeners - we're in one! We're tackling fan-favorite Disney franchise Pirates of the Caribbean for our latest bonus episode, so join us as we take our rubric to the first film, Curse of the Black Pearl. Don’t miss: The sheer number of quotes the three of us throw into this episode How the fights in this film do so much work for the character development A discussion of the way this film has fed back into other Disney phenomena Our final score, making this easily the best-ranked film of any of our bonus films thus far Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Follow our guest Bray on to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/24465576

Episode 5x04 - Sleeping Beauty 08/24/2022

Episode 5x04 - Sleeping Beauty Confront the Mistress of All Evil with us as we discuss Sleeping Beauty, one of Disney’s most visual-forward films that unfortunately trades style for substance in some cases. Don’t miss: The iconic art style of this film that makes nearly every shot a frameable masterpiece How the title misleads the audience about who the real protagonist of the film is A discussion of the film’s score, which is largely lifted from the original Tchaikovsky ballet Our final score, which represents the peak of the Silver Age PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including those who joined us for #ddpwatchnight on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Check out our guest Darin on his podcast, for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Sleeping Beauty When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/24150360

Episode 5x03 - Dinosaur 08/10/2022

Episode 5x03 - Dinosaur Travel back in time with us as we break down Dinosaur, Disney’s only prehistoric adventure, which combined incredible technological advances with an excellent score and still somehow ended up lackluster. Don’t miss: The strong visual elements of the film that unfortunately couldn’t save its story How the character development absolutely tanks this film’s score A discussion of the sheer power of James Newton Howard’s score in this film Our final score, which mirrors the beginning of the Digital Age PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including some of our good friends on Twitter who love this movie despite its flaws. Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Dinosaur When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/24011469

Episode 5x02 - Raya and the Last Dragon 07/27/2022

Episode 5x02 - Raya and the Last Dragon Take the first step with us as we break down Raya and the Last Dragon, the first post-pandemic outing for Walt Disney Animation Studios that took us all on maybe exactly the adventure we needed. Don’t miss: The strong story score for the film, despite starting with two montages How the soundtrack helps differentiate between the different locations the film takes places in A discussion of the fact that it’s kind of a miracle this film got made at all Our final score, which is maybe a little lower than we expected after our PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including some of our good friends on Twitter who shared how this movie gave them new hope in dark times. Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Raya and the Last Dragon When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/23872182

Episode 5x01 - Beauty and the Beast 07/13/2022

Episode 5x01 - Beauty and the Beast Be our guest for our Season 5 premiere - Beauty and the Beast! Join us as we tackle this evergreen Disney classic and break down exactly why it means so much to so many Disney fans, casual and hardcore. Don’t miss: The punch of character development this film packs, not just for our lead and romantic interest, but for the villain as well How this soundtrack doesn’t just take a stage-geared approach, but has layers and layers of interconnectivity to underscore character arcs and even make commentary on the world around us A discussion of the film’s ubiquity across Disney culture, and for good reason! Our final score… could it take the top spot? Listen to find out! PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including those who joined us on our biweekly #ddpwatchnight on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Beauty and the Beast When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/23728652

Bonus Episode 16 - Live-Action Remakes 06/22/2022

Bonus Episode 16 - Live-Action Remakes We’re tackling a controversial topic within the Disney fandom: live-action remakes! Join us as we take a walk through Disney's history of this phenomenon and decide which of these films do and do not pass the vibe check. Regular listeners be warned - this episode throws the rubric out! We are strictly grading these films on a pass/fail basis. Don’t miss: Our confusion and anger at Disney's refusal to learn from their own successes How some films eke out a pass thanks to the advancements they made in the art form of film A discussion of all the remakes Disney has in the works and our various levels of concern over them Our assessment of the overarching problem with this phenomenon - why we hate this trend, why it's earned Disney so much vitriol from fans and detractors alike, but also why it's successful Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/23220245

Bonus Episode 15 - DuckTales: Treasure of the Lost Lamp 06/08/2022

Bonus Episode 15 - DuckTales: Treasure of the Lost Lamp Woo-hoo! We're off on an adventure with Scrooge and the boys in DuckTales: Treasure of the Lost Lamp, DisneyToon Studios's first foray into feature film that unfortunately can't hold a candle to the show it's based on. Don’t miss: The way this film had a bevy of interesting, well-developed villains to pick from in the source material and completely disregarded them How the film relies more on tropes so much, we compare it to at least three non-Disney franchises A discussion of the few theming successes it does have, and why it maybe should have a sensitivity warning beforehand Our final score, which physically hurt us to give - a franchise this good should not have to stomach a middle installment this low Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/23219699

Episode 4x08 - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh 05/18/2022

Episode 4x08 - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Venture deep into the Hundred Acre Wood with us as we break down The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Disney’s first feature-length take on this beloved children’s character. Don’t miss: The surprisingly strong story structure for what is essentially a package film How this film kicks off the beginning of an enormously successful franchise for Disney A discussion of the layers of theming within the Pooh universe Our final score for the film, which makes it the best of the Dark Age PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including those who joined us on our biweekly #ddpwatchnight on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Check out our guest Carlo on his show, , wherever you get your podcasts When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/23147033

Episode 4x07 - Ralph Breaks the Internet 05/04/2022

Episode 4x07 - Ralph Breaks the Internet The Internet awaits! Join us for this adventure into the worldwide web as we look at Ralph Breaks the Internet, a sequel that expands the world of Wreck-It Ralph and his friends from their little hometown arcade to the entire online world. Don’t miss: The conflict in the film that led to strong character development for our leads but a less-than-quantifiable villain How this film used visual elements of theming to handwave away some of the social and scientific questions it leaves unanswered A discussion of the movie’s music, which sadly doesn’t distinguish itself from the original film Our final score for the film, which is the lowest of the Revival era thus far PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including some friends from our community on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Ralph Breaks the Internet Check out our guest Chris on his show, When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/22999808

Episode 4x06 - Oliver and Company 04/20/2022

Episode 4x06 - Oliver and Company Strut down Fifth Avenue with us and earn some street cred as we tackle Oliver and Company, Disney’s take on the classic Oliver Twist featuring some adorable animals and memorable songs. Don’t miss: The forgettable, generic villain that is Sykes - he might as well be Loan Shark #1 How this film laid the groundwork for many of the strategies that made the Renaissance work A discussion of the movie’s music, which was unique in several ways Our final score for the film, which is the highest of the Dark Age films we’ve scored thus far PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including those who joined us on our biweekly #ddpwatchnight on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Oliver and Company Check out our guest Robin on her show, When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/22850081

Episode 4x05 - Tarzan 04/06/2022

Episode 4x05 - Tarzan Swing on in and pull up a vine as we break down Tarzan, the final film of Disney’s Renaissance era that goes hard on both the feels factor and the music, courtesy of Phil Collins. Don’t miss: The heaping helping of gut punches this film delivers in its two opening sequences How this soundtrack masterfully interweaves story and character throughout its lyrics and music A discussion of the film’s awards (and our back-and-forth about a particular Grammy category that seems a bit bogus) Our final score, which just barely squeaks into the top 10! PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including those who joined us on our biweekly #ddpwatchnight on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Tarzan When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/22695752

Episode 4x04 - Treasure Planet 03/23/2022

Episode 4x04 - Treasure Planet Go on the adventure of a lifetime with us as we visit Treasure Planet, one of Disney’s few true sci-fi genre films, and discuss why it’s a strong film despite its box office faceplant. Don’t miss: The complex approach this story takes to its villain and how that sets it apart within the canon How this film gives character death its due more than many Disney classics A discussion of the movie’s theming and its various strengths and terrifying weaknesses Our final score for the film, which is pretty high considering the death knell this movie was for 2-D animation for the studio PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including a friend from our email 'Ohana! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Treasure Planet Check out our guest Robert on his show, When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/22540202

Episode 4x03 - Dumbo 03/09/2022

Episode 4x03 - Dumbo Laugh with us and cry with us as we take it back to the Golden Age with Dumbo, the flying elephant! Don’t miss: The highs and lows caused by this film’s outrageous dream sequence, Pink Elephants on Parade How living in Florida informed our opinions of the film’s opening with regard to theming A discussion of the complete lack of character development, even in comparison to even the simpler contemporaries of this film Our final score for the film, which signals the start of a downturn for the studio as the war began PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including those who joined us on our biweekly #ddpwatchnight on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Dumbo Check out our friends at , whose we recorded a clip for last year! When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/22386116

Episode 4x02 - The Sword in the Stone 02/23/2022

Episode 4x02 - The Sword in the Stone Venture back to a dark age, indeed, as we take on The Sword in the Stone, Disney’s adaptation of the first part of T.H. White’s interpretation of Arthurian legend The Once and Future King. Don’t miss: The banger of a standout on the soundtrack that is Higitus Figitus How production challenges caused the main character to be voiced by three different actors A discussion of the film’s quirky theming, which allows lots of room for meta humor Our final score for the film, which, when put in context, starts to signal the turn of the age for the Disney animation studio PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including several who joined us on our biweekly #ddpwatchnight on Twitter! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on The Sword in the Stone When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/22222706

Episode 4x01 - The Princess and the Frog 02/09/2022

Episode 4x01 - The Princess and the Frog Come down to New Orleans with us as we discuss The Princess and the Frog, a new spin on a classic tale that signified a major shift in Disney’s trajectory that would set the stage for a new era of prosperity that continues to this day. Don’t miss: The absolute triumph that is Randy Newman’s score How Dr. Facilier is, from almost every angle, the best (worst?) villain since Claude Frollo A discussion of the strength of the theming in the film, particularly in regards to the setting Our final score for the film, which puts it just outside the top ten! PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including some of our fellow podcasters from our fantasy football league put together by our friends at ! Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on The Princess and the Frog When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/22071752

Bonus Episode 14 - The Santa Clause 01/20/2022

Bonus Episode 14 - The Santa Clause Santa Claus? Or Scott Calvin? Come along with us as we find out if there really is a difference as we take on The Santa Clause, an irreverent Disney Christmas classic starring Tim Allen as the unwitting jolly old man himself. Don’t miss: The way this film capitalized on its strengths, which aren’t what you might expect of a typical holiday film How the few scenes in the North Pole really add to the theming and give shades of the magic surrounding Santa A discussion of the reasons why only Scott and Charlie make it into the well-developed category in terms of character development, despite a significant amount of screen time dedicated to Laura and Neil Our final score, which is on the lower end for our bonus films, despite our personal enjoyment of the film Links for you: has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon! /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/21830687

Episode 3x11 - Peter Pan 12/22/2021

Episode 3x11 - Peter Pan Fly with us to Neverland as we tackle Peter Pan, a film in the canon that has left its fingerprints all over Disney history. We’ll discuss its ups and downs, and why some of it is a product of its time, and perhaps why it didn’t have to be. /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/21567764

Episode 3x10 - Bolt 12/09/2021

Episode 3x10 - Bolt Let it begin! Join us for a rollercoaster adventure as discuss Bolt, the final film in Disney’s digital age, as he discovers who he really is beneath the superpowered lies he’s been told while he’s been on television. /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/21437957

Episode 3x09 - The Rescuers Down Under 11/24/2021

Episode 3x09 - The Rescuers Down Under Australia awaits as we dive into The Rescuers Down Under, Disney’s first canon sequel and first attempt at an action-adventure film with their own anthropomorphic animal twist on the genre. /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/21268274

Bonus Episode 13 - Hocus Pocus 11/17/2021

Bonus Episode 13 - Hocus Pocus The Sanderson sisters are back for blood! Join us as we delve into the fantastically festive world of Hocus Pocus and discuss just why this movie has garnered so much attention as it has aged. /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/21200606

Bonus Episode 12 - Whoa, We're Halfway There 11/17/2021

Bonus Episode 12 - Whoa, We're Halfway There We’re officially halfway through the Walt Disney Animation Studios canon! Join us as we recount the best films so far in all of our categories and then some, as well as evaluate our experiment so far. /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/21200564

Episode 3x08 - Melody Time 11/10/2021

Episode 3x08 - Melody Time Come with us on another musical journey as we dissect Melody Time, another of Disney’s wartime package films, focused this time on folk stories and tall tales. /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/21110816

Episode 3x07 - Frozen II 10/27/2021

Episode 3x07 - Frozen II Return to Arendelle with us as we take on Frozen II, the sequel that brought Disney’s biggest IP of the century back to the big screen. We’ll discuss how it measures up to the phenomenal first film, which still sits comfortably in our Top 5, as well as the new efforts it made and issues it tackled. /episode/index/show/definingdisney/id/20950199

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