Animation Addicts Podcast - Disney, Pixar, & Animated Movie Reviews & Interviews | Rotoscopers
333 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 305 ratingsGet your animation fix with animation addicts just like you! The Animation Addicts Podcast is a show about the wonderful world of animation: Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar & everything in between! Each episode the hosts—Morgan Stradling & Chelsea Robson—discuss a different animation film and have a hilarious, in-depth, nerdy discussion about it. Take a trip down memory lane as we review old childhood favorites or discuss the latest box office releases, in addition to interviews with your favorite people from the animation world!Join the community at Rotoscopers.com and on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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117 Oscar 2016 Nominated Animated Short Films - The Chelsea Invasion
February 26, 2016 22:33 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers are joined by RotoWriter Max den Hartog to discuss this year's batch of nominees for Best Animated Short Film (2016). Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/117 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
116 Kung Fu Panda 3 - It's Inner Peace, Man!
February 12, 2016 15:55 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers review DreamWorks Animation’s 2016 animated film, Kung Fu Panda 3. Join along as we talk about how the villain compares to others in the franchise, all the film's themes, all the new pandas, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/116 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
115 A Bug's Life - Oh, Morgan, Where Art Thou?
January 29, 2016 17:10 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers are back to discuss Pixar's second animated film, A BUG'S LIFE (1998). Join along as we discuss why we can't remember this film very well, so many ant movies, Pixar's pushing technology, the music of Randy Newman, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/115 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
114 Interview with Bibo Bergeron - Director of 'A Monster in Paris'
January 26, 2016 07:12 - 1 hourMason and Chelsea chat with the French director of of movies like 'Road to El Dorado,' 'Shark Tale' & 'A Monster in Paris,' Mr. Bibo Bergeron! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/114 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
114 Bibo Bergeron Interview - Director of 'A Monster in Paris'
January 26, 2016 07:12 - 1 hourMason and Chelsea chat with the French director of of movies like 'Road to El Dorado,' 'Shark Tale' & 'A Monster in Paris,' Mr. Bibo Bergeron! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/114 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
113 The Boxtrolls - Oh, Mason, Where Art Thou?!
January 15, 2016 08:00 - 1 hourMason is out of town so it's another good ol' 'Morgan & Chelsea episode' in the same room! The girls take on LAIKA's third stop motion animated film, The Boxtrolls (2014)! Join along as we talk about LAIKA's CEO, Travis Knight; 12 facts about the film you probably didn't know; the film's themes; and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/113 Learn more about your ad choices. ...
112 Best of 2015 - Rotoscopers Awards & Roto Trivia with Chad Lewis of LewToons
January 08, 2016 17:40 - 1 hourIt's our annual end-of-year episode and to celebrate, we bring out a special guest host, Chad Lewis of LewToons YouTube fame! Join along as we reveal the results of the Rotoscopers Awards, discuss the top news stories of 2015, have some RotoTrivia and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/112 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
111 Treasure Planet - With a Very Pleasing 'Gold Coin to Precious Jewel' Ratio
December 18, 2015 22:00 - 1 hourThe gang is ready to talk about the 2002 Disney Sci-fi flick, from the directors Ron Clements and John Musker, Treasure Planet! Join along as we talk about why it didn't do better in the box office, a Disney theory if Jim is related to Tarzan, appealing character designs, supervising animators, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/111 Learn more about your ad choices. V...
110 Dragon's Lair: The Movie Indiegogo - Don Bluth & Gary Goldman Interview
December 08, 2015 16:27 - 44 minutesThe animation world has been abuzz since animation legends Don Bluth and Gary Goldman announced they were doing a crowdfunding campaign for a sizzle reel for Dragon's Lair: The Movie. The duo first started on Kickstarter, but recently moved over to Indiegogo last week. In less than a week, the new Indiegogo campaign has amassed over $200K, reaching 80% of its $240K goal. However, they don't want to stop at $250K, they have a lot of awesome stretch goals, contests, giveaways and more sneak pee...
110 Dragon's Lair: The Movie Indiegogo - Interview with Don Bluth & Gary Goldman
December 08, 2015 16:27 - 44 minutesThe animation world has been abuzz since animation legends Don Bluth and Gary Goldman announced they were doing a crowdfunding campaign for a sizzle reel for Dragon's Lair: The Movie. The duo first started on Kickstarter, but recently moved over to Indiegogo last week. In less than a week, the new Indiegogo campaign has amassed over $200K, reaching 80% of its $240K goal. However, they don't want to stop at $250K, they have a lot of awesome stretch goals, contests, giveaways and more sneak pee...
109 The Good Dinosaur - Brought to You By Montana!
December 05, 2015 02:15 - 2 hoursIn episode 109 of the Animation Addicts Podcast, the Rotoscopers review Pixar's second feature to be released in 2015, The Good Dinosaur. Join along as we talk about why Pixar is held to a higher standard by critics/viewers, our thoughts on the new short Sanjay's Super Team, better titles for the film, the film's trouble production history, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscope...
108 The Peanuts Movie - Are There Peanuts Brand Peanuts?
November 20, 2015 08:00 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers jump into the world of Charles Schulz for Blue Sky Studios' 2015 animated film The Peanuts Movie. Join along as we discuss howe we thought the characters translated to cGI, the episodic plot, the film's marketing, the Red Baron scenes, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/108 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
107 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - Walkin' in a Render Wonderland
November 06, 2015 10:50 - 1 hourGet your umbrellas out! The Rotoscopers review Sony Picture Animation's CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS (2009)! Join along as we talk about the unique animation style, the protagonist Flint and the great cast of characters, the ending, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/107 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
106 Lilo & Stitch - Bait and Stitch
October 22, 2015 05:40 - 1 hourIt's the annual Halloween episode of the Animation Addicts podcast, and even though we're not reviewing a spooky film, the Rotoscopers still got dressed up in their costumes to review Disney's 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch. Join along as we discuss "Stitch mania", the appealing character designs, Lilo and Nani's relationship, favorite moments and quotes, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and...
105 Hotel Transylvania 2 - "I Love Your Chocolate Cereal!"
October 09, 2015 13:01 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers get together for episode 105 of the Animation Addicts Podcast, where we review Sony's 2015 animated film HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2. Join along as we discuss the animation, comedy styles, characters, plot, obligatory dance party and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/105 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
104 Hotel Transylvania - Everyone Killed the Wife
September 25, 2015 07:00 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers put in their fangs to review Sony Picture Animation's HOTEL TRANSLYVANIA (2012)! Join along as we discuss Genndy Tartakovsky's career, Morgan's motion blur rant, voice actors, the obligatory dance party at the end, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/104 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
103 Fantastic Mr. Fox - Are You Cussing at Me?
September 11, 2015 07:00 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers visit the fantastic world of Wes Anderson in the stop-motion animated film, FANTASTIC MR. FOX (2009)! Join along as we discuss the film's charming "primitive" style, what characters we liked the most, why the "cuss", the wolf, and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/103 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
102 Over the Garden Wall - Candy Camouflage
August 28, 2015 07:00 - 1 hourIt's our first episode picked out by one of the awesome Rotoscopers' patrons. RotoNation member Rachel Wagner selected the 2014 Cartoon Network miniseries Over the Garden Wall! Join along as we discuss the voice cast, fairytale storyline, art style, themes and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/102 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
101 Shaun the Sheep Movie - It's a Classy Fart Joke
August 14, 2015 14:21 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers are together for their very first live video show with a discussion and their reviews of the critically acclaimed Aardman Animations stop-motion film Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015). Join along as we discuss the film's poor US box office results, why it has no dialogue, if you need to watch the Shaun the Sheep TV show to enjoy it, what is a "classy fart joke" and more! Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Full...
100 RotoRama: The 100th Episode Spectacular
July 31, 2015 14:17 - 1 hourMorgan, Mason, and Chelsea are celebrating the 100th episode of the Animation Addicts Podcast by coming together for the first time ever! Join them as they reminisce on good times and great memories from the podcast over the years! Full show notes and links: rotoscopers.com/100 Join RotoNation to get the podcast ad-free, bonus content, extra episodes & more! rotoscopers.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
100 Roto-Rama: The 100th Episode Spectacular
July 31, 2015 14:17 - 1 hourMorgan, Mason, and Chelsea are celebrating the 100th episode of the Animation Addicts Podcast by coming together for the first time ever! Join them as they reminisce on good times and great memories from the podcast over the years! Highlights Roto-Rama weekend rundown: Mason and Chelsea finally meet! The Rotoscopers are all finally together! Don Bluth Front Row Theater, commentaries, and Disney Scene It? What's going on in Morgan, Mason and Chelsea's lives? Favorite episode moments: interview...
099 Minions - It is What it is, Just Go with it!
July 17, 2015 07:00 - 1 hourWe go back to the dawn of time to the inception of everyone's favorite little yellow henchmen with a review of Illumination Entertainment's 2015 film Minions. http://rotoscopers.com/99 Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Humor in animated films Potty humor. Is it necessary? Main Discussion: Minions (2015) Our first Illumination Entertainment film! A little history about the studio Illumination Entertainment. Minionese and their language. Is it the mother of all languages? Minions discussion a...
098 Inside Out - Is It Really for Kids?
July 03, 2015 07:00 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers review Pixar's newest and most imaginative animated film Inside Out. Full show notes: http://rotoscopers.com/98 Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: a Lava review and Pixar shorts What are our top 3 Pixar shorts? Main Discussion: Inside Out (2015) Inside Out is a movie that has sparked a lot of discussion. A dramatic reading on the Pixar Brain Trust from Creativity, Inc. by Mason Smith. Is Inside Out for kids? The five emotions + one deleted emotion. Bing Bong steals the show! ...
097 Peter Pan - It's the Peyote!
June 19, 2015 07:00 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers head to Neverland with special guest host Lou Mongello from WDW Radio as they review Disney's 1953 animated film Peter Pan. Full Show Notes: http://rotoscopers.com/97 Join the community on Patreon and get ad free episodes and bonus content! Highlights Catch and Fire with Lou Mongello. Main Discussion: Peter Pan (1953) Lou wins the award for the best first recollection: he saw the play on Broadway with his mom. The meaning behind “This has all happened before and will all happ...
096 The Simpsons Movie - I Was Beat in Tic-Tac-Toe by a Chicken
June 05, 2015 12:15 - 1 hourIt's been a longtime coming: the Rotoscopers get together to talk about the 2007 hit The Simpsons Movie. Highlights We're so close to hitting our first milestone on our Patreon! Nerdy Couch Discussion: The Simpsons the phenomenon. What is the future for The Simpsons? A little history about the show and our history with The Simpsons. Main Discussion: The Simpsons Movie (2007) Initial thoughts about the seeing the film. Love the intro, Green Day cover of the theme song, and Itchy & Scratchy epi...
095 FernGully: The Last Rainforest - Not Lorax Approved
May 22, 2015 07:00 - 1 hourWe're heading back to the early 90s to review yet another film about saving the earth. This time it's the 1992 animated film FernGully: The Last Rainforest. Full Show Notes: http://rotoscopers.com/95 Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Environmentalism in animated films. Why so many animated films about environmentalist/conservation messages? Main Discussion: FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) This movie isn't quite bad! It's actually all right! A little history, box office results and mor...
094 The Brave Little Toaster - Let the 'Toy Story' Comparisons Begin!
May 08, 2015 11:32 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers take a look back at an interesting 1980s animated film, Disney's 1987 film The Brave Little Toaster. Full Show Notes: http://rotoscopers.com/94 Highlights Morgan give the update of the Disney's third multi-plane camera and Chelsea has big news! Main Discussion: The Brave Little Toaster (1987) A little production history and John Lasseter's actual involvement in production. Let the Toy Story comparisons begin! We had a hard time relating to...appliances. Talking about the voice...
093 Pinocchio - Now That's How You Do a Disney Sidekick!
April 24, 2015 07:00 - 1 hourWhen you wish upon a podcast, you get the Rotoscopers reviewing Walt Disney's 2nd masterpiece, the 1940 animated classic Pinocchio. Full Show Notes: http://rotoscopers.com/93 Highlights Main Discussion: Pinocchio (1940) Talking about the production history. Diving into the original 1883 book The Adventures of Pinocchio. What did they change from the original story? Jiminy Cricket is the perfect lovable Disney sidekick. Geppetto is a cute, relatable character. But what out! tobacco warning! Ta...
092 Watership Down - Complete with Criterion Snobbery
April 10, 2015 11:28 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers go across the pond to review a cult classic and highly requested 1978 British film Watership Down. Full Show Notes: http://rotoscopers.com/92 Highlights Main Discussion: Watership Down (1978) First thoughts of hearing about the film and ultimately seeing it. Mason breaks down the bonus features on the Watership Down Criterion Collection Blu-ray. Based on a popular and famous book of the same name. One of the highlights of this film is the sense of realism. Overview of bunny re...
091 Kung Fu Panda 2 - The Kaboom of Doom
March 27, 2015 12:00 - 1 hourWe just love kung fu! Last episode we reviewed Kung Fu Panda and we just couldn't get enough. This episode, we review the 2011 sequel Kung Fu Panda 2! Highlights Main Discussion: Kung Fu Panda 2 General info, box office results, and first thoughts and recollections. Morgan thought the intro was going to be a lot more epic. The score by Hans Zimmer and John Powell really does a great job of drawing you in. It's very lyrical and dictates what is happening on screen. Big plot problem: Po's "Who ...
090 Kung Fu Panda - How to Train Your Panda
March 13, 2015 07:00 - 1 hourIt's back-to-back DreamWorks films for the Rotoscopers! This episode we tackle the 2008 CGI film Kung Fu Panda. Highlights Main Discussion: Kung Fu Panda Drama at the Annie Awards. Panda sweeps! First thoughts and recollections about the movie. Is it easier to do martial arts in animation? The 2D opening sequence is by the amazing James Baxter. The Furious 5 meet Po. Tai Lung and his epic escape out of the prison. Morgan has issues with how long it took Po to be a master. What we think about ...
089 Interview with Christopher Knights
March 10, 2015 06:06 - 1 hourMason is flying solo as he interviews Christopher Knights, the voice of Private from Penguins of Madagascar. Highlights Chris talks about his job at DreamWorks Animation as an editor and how he got into voice acting. Mason asks about other DreamWorks films like Shrek, Trolls, Me and My Shadow, and Mumbai Musical. Chris also answers a question we had on a previous episode, We're Back! A Dinosaurs Story. Tell us what you thought of the interview! Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts ...
089 Christopher Knights Interview, Voice of Private from Penguins of Madagascar
March 10, 2015 06:06 - 1 hourMason is flying solo as he interviews Christopher Knights, the voice of Private from Penguins of Madagascar. Highlights Chris talks about his job at DreamWorks Animation as an editor and how he got into voice acting. Mason asks about other DreamWorks films like Shrek, Trolls, Me and My Shadow, and Mumbai Musical. Chris also answers a question we had on a previous episode, We're Back! A Dinosaurs Story. Tell us what you thought of the interview! Don't forget to use the hashtags #AnimAddicts ...
088 Shrek - The Anti-Fairytale
February 27, 2015 07:18 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers review DreamWorks' second CGI animated film, the amazing, hilarious, irreverent Shrek. Highlights Main Discussion: Shrek (2001) Morgan and Chelsea saw this movie in theatres together and bonded over the fairy tale and Disney parodies. Mason goes in depth about the lighting, rigging, animation and character designs. Animation technology really shows its age. So quotable! John Powell did the score. He's like a Rotoscoper for music--Disney, DreamWorks, and everything in between....
087 The Secret of NIMH - Too Many "J" Names
February 13, 2015 08:01 - 1 hourAll good things must come to a close--it's the final film in the Rotoscopers' Mice & Rats podcast series, Don Bluth's debut film The Secret of NIMH. Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Main Discussion: The Secret of NIMH (1982) Shout out to to the fan-made trailer by ELO1138. The staples of a Don Bluth film: dazzle, Dom Deluise, and knobbly hands. The opening: one of the best writing in any of Bluth's film. Why do we love Mrs. Brisby? Classic movie trope: fear of flying. The drama with Mrs. Fr...
086 Once Upon a Forest - How Alvin and the Chipmunks Save the Forest
January 30, 2015 06:56 - 1 hourThe fans voted and the Rotoscopers delivered! Chelsea, Morgan, and Mason continue the Rats and Mice series with Once Upon a Forest! Highlights Main Discussion: Once Upon a Forest It's ok. Not bad. But just ok. Classic James Horner. There's alway a wind instrument solo. Mason soapbox moment: Why are there animals that are selectively clothed and selectively naked? It's the 90s! Look at all the orphans and single parent households. Everyone rants about the environmentalist message. Me...
085 Cinderella - Mason Dubs
January 16, 2015 08:00 - 1 hourWe're continuing with our Mice & Rats podcast series with rag-to-riches story, Disney's 1950 classic Cinderella! Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Why are Cinderella, Snow White and Aurora seen as "weak" characters? Main Discussion: Cinderella (1950) Great example of human character animation. Epic Morgan rant on the horrible HD restoration. Cinderella was never poor. Poor is a state of mind. Introducing the mice, who really sidetrack the movie. Lucifer and Clean Flicks. The King and the Gra...
084 Best of 2014 Show
January 02, 2015 15:07 - 2 hoursWelcome to the Animation Addicts Best of 2014 show! This episode is our celebration of the best that 2014 had to offer in animation and the Animation Addicts podcast. Highlights Looking back at 2014. What were some of our favorite moments and movies? Time to announce the winners of the 2014 Rotoscopers Awards! Best Animated Film: Big Hero 6 (24%) Best Animated Short: Feast (55%) Best Animated TV Show/TV Special: Toy Story That Time Forgot (26%) Best Voice Acting (Male): Chris Pratt (30%) Bes...
083 Mickey's Christmas Carol - They're Just Actors
December 19, 2014 08:00 - 1 hourFor the annual Christmas episode of the Animation Addicts Podcast, the Rotoscopers review the 1983 short Mickey's Christmas Carol. Highlights Main Discussion: Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) One of many adaptations of Dicken's Christmas Carol. Lots and lots of cameos. All these characters are actors. Pre-Bill Farmer Goofy is so out of character. Ghost of Christmas Past: Jiminy Cricket. Morgan has a lot of love for Daisy Duck. Mail bag: Mark, Dustin, Rachel, S, Eric, Alice, Rob, Mike. Don't fo...
082 Interview with Glen Keane
December 13, 2014 13:46 - 53 minutesDisney Legend, Glen Keane, takes a moment out of his very busy schedule to talk to Mason and Chelsea about his new short, Duet! Check it out! You won't be disappointed! Highlights Intro of Glen Keane and his short interactive film "Duet" What?! Glen listens to The Rotoscopers? CATCH N’ FIRE! Glen talks about Duet and its inspirations. Why graphite? Listener questions: Thomas Van Acker: What do you think is the most important aspect of animation that should be taught by teachers? Or what did ...
082 Glen Keane Interview, Legendary Disney Animator
December 13, 2014 13:46 - 58 minutesDisney Legend, Glen Keane, takes a moment out of his very busy schedule to talk to Mason and Chelsea about his new short, Duet! Check it out! You won't be disappointed! Highlights Intro of Glen Keane and his short interactive film "Duet" What?! Glen listens to The Rotoscopers? CATCH N’ FIRE! Glen talks about Duet and its inspirations. Why graphite? Listener questions: Thomas Van Acker: What do you think is the most important aspect of animation that should be taught by teachers? Or what did ...
081 Ratatouille - Da Brad Bird
December 05, 2014 05:27 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers continue with their Mice & Rats podcast series by reviewing one of Pixar's most critically acclaimed films: Ratatouille. Highlights Main Discussion: Ratatouille (2007) First thoughts and recollections of the film. Chelsea can't get over the fact that the main character's a rat. Morgan and Mason love it. Morgan's experience searching for ratatouille, then being terribly disappointed with its taste. Our love for Anton Ego: the antagonist who has a change of heart at the end. The...
080 Big Hero 6 - Don't Even Compare It to Frozen!
November 21, 2014 08:00 - 1 hourWe review Disney's newest animated feature, the superhero film that everyone loves: Big Hero 6. Highlights Main Discussion: Big Hero 6 (2014) Impressions from our screenings and Morgan's experience from the Big Hero 6 premiere. Thoughts about the backgrounds and city of San Fransokyo. Technical mumbo with Mason! Disney's Hyperion image engine. First weekend box office numbers! Thoughts about Tadashi and act 1. Problems with telling and not showing. Who we thought the villain was at the begin...
079 An American Tail - How Many Bands Have a Thunder Tube?
November 07, 2014 08:00 - 1 hourFor the next film in our 'Mice & Rats' series, we cover Don Bluth's 1986 mouse film An American Tail. Highlights More stories from Chelsea! Main Discussion: An American Tail (1986) A little history of the film and how Fievel got his name. Who's who in a Don Bluth production. Talk of the figurative and literal meaning of "cats". How we feel of Fievel as a main character. Classic Don Bluth scariness in the ocean. Welcome to NYC! Fievel wandering and meeting a lot of different people. Lots of ac...
078 The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad - The RotoSPOOKERS
October 24, 2014 07:00 - 1 hourThe Roto-SPOOKERS make an appearance for their annual Halloween episode. This time, they tackle the last of Disney's package films, The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad. Highlights A little insight about Disney's package film era. Main Discussion: The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad (1949) Initial thoughts. Differences between the two films. Mr. Toad is a frustrating character. Why do his friends try to help him? Both of these films have pretty good gags. Cyril Proudbottom is not a good fri...
077 The Great Mouse Detective - Sit, Toby
October 10, 2014 07:30 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers discuss the first film in their 'Mice & Rats' podcast series, Disney's 1986 The Great Mouse Detective. Highlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Mice in animation Main Discussion: The Great Mouse Detective (1986) First thoughts and memories. 1992 VHS release. The whole film takes place in one night. Perhaps a time vortex is at work? Why doesn't that flower ballerina toy exist in real life? There's way too much pink in Rattigan's hideout. Is the sexy singing bar mouse really ok? The ...
076 Sleeping Beauty - Make It Pink! Make It Blue!
September 26, 2014 07:30 - 2 hoursIt's Chelsea's birthday episode! The Rotoscopers finally review one of the Disney films that they've had on their bucket list since they started the show: Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty. Highlights Catch and fire with Chelsea! Nerdy Couch Discussion: Origins of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale from the Sleeping Beauty art book. Main Discussion: Sleeping Beauty (1959) The making-of documentary from the end of the VHS tape. Discussion about the unique art style, backgrounds, and Eyvind Earle. The ...
075 Quest for Camelot - Draw That Axe in a Chicken Suit
September 12, 2014 23:32 - 1 hourThe Rotoscopers head back to medieval times to discover King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table and a really bizarre movie, Quest for Camelot. Highlights Main Discussion: Quest for Camelot (1998) Morgan has faint memories of seeing this with Chelsea, but...remembers nothing of the film. The movie poster turned Morgan off. This is an example of what happens when oblivious executives meddle in a film. The music suffers. What is it trying to be? Serious? Comical? A musical? Gandondorf aka Ru...
074 We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story - That's Why You Don't Join the Circus
August 29, 2014 07:00 - 1 hourHighlights Nerdy Couch Discussion: Two new Disney theories! Wreck-It Ralph theory that the Disneyverse is one giant computer. Disneyverse has its own Disney within the Disneyverse. Main Discussion: We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993) The early '90s were the era of the dinosaur. Vorb tops the list for annoying side character. Is this movie just a giant commercial for the cereal companies? Check out that '90s penthouse! Screweyes does know his audience. What a creepy villain death. ...
073 Ice Age: Scratology 101
August 15, 2014 07:00 - 1 hourIt's an animated film of mammoth-size proportions: Blue Sky's first film, Ice Age. Highlights Main Discussion: Ice Age History of Blue Sky Studios. It started out as a VFX and commercial studio. Interesting to see that a lot of studios start out as a commercial-making studio and then slowly grow to making features. Mother Gothel: "Enough with the migrations." Surprising voice talent. What the Jack Black? The dodo sequence! The big moment that pays off: the cave painting sequence. It ...