Lilo & Stitch (2002) Discussion with Jack Martin

In this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I sit down with Jack Martin of Film Feeder to discuss the 2002 Disney animated classic, Lilo & Stitch.

What's The Movie About?

Lilo & Stitch (2002) is a Disney animated classic that tells the tale of a young, lonely Hawaiian girl named Lilo who adopts a small, mischievous blue creature she names Stitch. Stitch would be the perfect pet if he weren't, in reality, a genetic experiment (Experiment 626) who has escaped from an alien planet and crash-landed on Earth. Through her love, faith, and unwavering belief in ohana (the Hawaiian concept of family), Lilo helps unlock Stitch's heart and gives him the ability to care for someone else, all while they try to evade intergalactic capture.

Chapters

• 00:10 – Episode Overview and Guest Intro

• 02:36 – Sinners recommendation

• 04:37 – Mickey 17 recommendation

• 10:49 – History with Lilo & Stitch

• 21:55 - Expectations for the Film

• 27:16 – Disney+ Changes

• 31:08 – Animation Style

• 37:23 – Standout Voice Performances

• 43:16 – Disney's Creative State & Live-Action Remakes

• 01:00:16 – The State of Film Criticism

• 01:09:25 – Things That Didn't Work/Concerns About the Original Film

• 01:10:01 – The Reworked Climax (Original vs. Post-9/11 Version)

• 01:14:03 – End Credits Sequence Discussion

• 01:17:04 – The Theme of Ohana and Family Dynamics

• 01:23:04 – Grounded Sci-Fi & Slice-of-Life Aspects

• 01:23:52 – Stitch's Design & Chris Sanders Returning for the Remake

• 01:25:59 – Easter Egg: Lilo's "Badness Meter" Drawing and Lilo & Stitch 2

• 01:28:24 – Ratings and Final Thoughts (Non-Spoiler)

• 01:31:25 – Spoiler Warning

• 01:31:43 – Stitch's Character Arc

• 01:33:44 – Lilo & Nani's Dynamic

• 01:35:57 – Hawaii, Elvis, and Cultural Representation

• 01:45:47 – Final Thoughts and Outro

• 01:45:59 – Put Stitch in Poor Things!

• 01:46:47 – Where to Follow Me & Austin B Media

• 01:47:08 – Patreon Plugs

• 01:47:57 – Where to Follow Jack & Film Feeder

• 01:50:40 – Sign-off

Where to Watch Lilo & Stitch (2002)

You can watch Lilo & Stitch (2002) on Disney+ or at the movie retailer of your choice.

Where to Watch Our Recommendations

Jack's recommendation - Sinners is now in theaters.

My recommendation - Mickey 17 is available to rent or purchase on the digital movie retailer of your choice.

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