Disney Reel to Reel

As we bid farewell to 2025, Wyatt and Frankie (@shoottheflick) calmly discuss the most chaotic hockey game in cartoon history.

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari

References:

Baxter, Devon. “Disney’s ‘Hockey Homicide’ (1945).” Cartoon Research, 30 Dec. 2015, https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/disneys-hockey-homicide-1945/. Blog.

Dobrovicz, Jim. “Doodles Weaver - Eleanor Rigby.” YouTube, YouTube, 10 Oct. 2013,...

Frankie and Wyatt finish their oh-so-objective tier rankings with some pretty divisive assessments (The ones featured on the logo are Wyatt's).

References:

Hasan, Raina. “Disney’s ‘Aladdin’: Diving into a Tale of American Orientalism.” Brown Girl Magazine, 29 June 2019, https://browngirlmagazine.com/disney-aladdin-american-orientalism/.

Kalgesch, Anne. “Reconsidering Disney Princesses, Part VII: Pocahontas.” YouTube, 26 Nov. 2022...

We take a quick break from the rankings, as historian J.B. Kaufman joins Wyatt to discuss the latest installment in his epic "Making of" books on classic Disney animation, this time devoted to 1940's Fantasia.

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari

Links for Purchase: 

Mr. Kaufman's personal website: jbkaufman.com/worlds-conquer-art-and-making-walt-disney%E2%80%99s-fantasia

Simon and Schuster: s...

To make up for last episode's depressing subject matter, Wyatt and Frankie return to rank our favorite Disney Princesses. The Renaissance girlies will be featured in Part 2.

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari

References:

Brewmasters. “Exclusive: Brenda Chapman No Longer Directing Pixar’s ‘Brave.’” Cartoon Brew, 18 Oct. 2010, https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/exclusive-brenda-chapman-no-longer-direc...

*Trigger Warning for discussions of addiction, alcohol and drug abuse, child exploitation, and language*

Happy Halloween!!! Wyatt's back after a brief hiatus and joined by friend Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) to talk Dumbo. We try to bring some levity to an otherwise depressing, but insightful subject. "I'm afraid, need your aid, pink elephants on parade."

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ank...

*Trigger Warning for discussions of sexual harassment*

Happy Pride, everyone! Let's celebrate by discussing the antics of a pervy duck with Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick)!

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari

References:

Amidi, Amid. “‘Three Caballeros’ Review by Wolcott Gibbs.” Cartoon Brew, 15 Jan. 2012, www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/three-caballeros-review-by-wolcott-gibbs-55104.html.

Castro, Amida. “Solamen...

Every now and then, we must remember when the Mouse had our best interests at heart. Case in point: 1991's Beauty and the Beast. Queen Woman Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) returns to celebrate this tale as old as time.

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari

*Art by esteesdave*

References:

Beauty and the Beast. Audio commentary by Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale, and Don Hahn, directed by Wise and Trousdale, Walt Di...

We anticipate that our listeners will spend this weekend with their families and friends. But like the WDC, Wyatt, along with guests Frankie Sparks and Scott Eisenberg (@shoottheflick), just wants to get this latest live-action remake over with. "Kal-El, No!"

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari

References:

Barnes, Brooks. “Snow White and the Seven Kajillion Controversies.” The New York Times, The New ...

Ah-hyuck! Not Just a Goof debuts on Disney Plus today, and Wyatt is joined by directors Kevin Lima and Eric Kimelton to briefly discuss the documentary and the impact of its subject, A Goofy Movie, on pop culture. "For the first time ever, we're seeing it I 2 I!"

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari

*Art by rain1940_art*

Resources:

Disney Plus. “Not Just A Goof | Official Trailer | Disney+.” YouTub...

If you don't spend your Valentine's Day raising a little Midnight Madness, you're doing something wrong. Good thing Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) is a team player along for the ride!

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari

References:

Ebert, Roger. “Junior High School Movie Review (1980).” Roger Ebert, 11 Jan. 1980, https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/junior-high-school-1980.

“Midnight Madness Movie ...

They say curiosity often leads to trouble...

Wyatt and guest host / scholar Abigail Fine finally begin discussing 1951's Alice in Wonderland, beat by beat.

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari

*Art by @johnmakesart*

References:

Carroll, L. (n.d.). Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The Project Gutenberg eBook of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. Retrieved August 3, 2022, from https:...

"What do you do when things go wrong? Oh, you pod."

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari

References:

Amidi, Amid. “Everybody Wanted to Sue Disney in 1940.” Cartoon Brew, 31 Dec. 2016, https://www.cartoonbrew.com/classic/everybody-wanted-to-sue-disney-in-1940-58472.html.

Caselotti, Adriana, and Brian Sibley. “Snow White Speaks! Adriana Caselotti Answering Questiions for Bri...

'Tis the season for corporate shilling! Wyatt and Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) chat about Disney's first two network television specials for NBC and CBS. There's a lot to unwrap with these gifts, so pop open a bottle of Coke and enjoy.

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari

References:

Disney History Institute. “Seasonal - One Hour in Wonderland.” YouTube, YouTube, 3...

Disney writer and historian Jim Fanning (@tulgeywoodtv) comes on the show to chat about... dragons.

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari

*Art by @johnmakesart*

References:

Reitherman, Wolfgang, et al. “Sleeping Beauty.” Buena Vista Film Distribution Co, 1959.

Solomon, Charles, and Eric Cleworth. “Walt’s Moving Illustration: The Making and Style of Sleeping Beau...

Christina & Joey (@whenuwishuponapodcast) join Wyatt in discussing Snow White for the umpteenth time. But this time, with scary trees and heart boxes.

Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari

Art by mario.illustrates

References:

Danley, Michael Sky. “Walt Disney Story Conference on Snow White’s Huntsman Knife Sequence, June 27th, 1936.” Sky Danley Productions, 11 Nov. 2020...

Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) may as well be a co-host by this point. But this time, she and Wyatt encounter spookables, smashed pumpkins, and Elizabeth Berkeley in the 100-Acre Wood. "Oh bother," indeed.

References:

Perry, Eithan. “Winnie the Pooh Boo to You Too!” YouTube, YouTube, 20 Oct. 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlpt5VZHxHs&t=660s.

The Haunted Drive-In. “Boo to You Winnie t...

Class is back in session, but Wyatt and Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) are still on summer vacation. High School Musical 2  was a "fabulous" break from our Disney studies and we hope you jump in the swimming pool at the Lava Springs resort with us!

References:

Houdinimanden. “Turn Off the Dark - T.V. Carpio.” YouTube, YouTube, 20 Aug. 2011, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZmuzW1KRYo.

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