Cartoonin' In
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin hosts Sarrah & Aly as they watch every theatrically released animated film in chronological order (starting with Snow White). Learn about each film's source material, animation style, studio history and pop culture relevance. Be prepared for lots of opinions, sarcasm, questions, and laughing.
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Sleeping Beauty: Team Merryweather
June 29, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBThis episode we discuss Disney's Sleeping Beauty! Our third princess movie from the studio to date. This episode comes with a trigger warning as the source material for Sleeping Beauty does deal with the subject of rape. Aly talks source material, going from Arthurian Romance, Italian folklore, to our favorite Grimm Brothers. Sarrah explains how this feature went through three directors, and sorely missed the leadership of Walt Disney. She also gives us an in-depth discussion about the uniqu...
Lady and the Tramp : Poor, Crazy, Tony.
June 22, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBIn this episode we discuss Disney's Lady and the Tramp! Aly and Sarrah talk source material together, as this could be said to be one of Disney's first original stories. We talk about how two men brought together two seperate stories to make the one we know and love today. Sarrah also takes us through some changes in the animation process that Disney was going through, including the somewhat ill-conceived notion of Cinemascope. Our recap has Aly ranting about being a good pet owner and remini...
Peter Pan: He's the Worst
June 15, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBAly & Sarrah take off to Neverland this episode! Aly discusses the tragic life of author J.M. Barrie and the Llewellyn-Davies brothers. Sarrah talks to end of rotoscoping and the versions of Peter left on the cutting-room floor. Together we talk about racism, Wendy's confidence, and how amazing Captain Hook is! Podcast Music By: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Alice In Wonderland : Don'tcha put it in your mouth
June 08, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIt's time to go mad! Aly starts us off with an in-depth look at Lewis Carroll's life (both the good and potentially awful) and a run down of the million things that these books have inspired. Sarrah finally gives us our info on Mary Blair (check our website for some great links). Our recap makes Sarrah irrationally angry, Aly rant about card suits, and leads both of us to caution everyone to watch what they eat! Podcast Music By: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Cinderella : A Ball Without Crackers?
June 01, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBIn this episode; Aly takes us on the journey of a million sources, and Sarrah gives a beginners briefing on the Nine Old Men. Our recap takes us to Disney Princess bashing, asks if fairy tale characters shave their legs, and wonders why this ball has no bloody food! Music by:http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad : Schnooker and Schnappes Shoppe
May 25, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBThis episode dissects Disney's 'The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad'. Sarrah talks package films, Aly motors off about the two very different authors, American history, and headless ghosts. Our recap asks questions like: how does Toad have any friends? Is he on drugs? What was that dudes name from Ducktales? and, Why is Ichabod kind of a jerk? Music By: Podcast Music By: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Bambi: The Faceless Danger
May 18, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBThis episode Aly & Sarrah take us through the incredibly long journey of getting this movie made! We highlight some prominent animators, discuss the impact of MIA Dads, try to figure out who the heck the Great Prince of the forest even is, and ask why it was that Bambi's Moms death traumatized a generation. Music By: Podcast Music By: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Dumbo : B!tchy Elephants
May 11, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBWe delve into a much shorter and brighter film this episode! Aly takes on the history of the Roll-A-Book for Dumbo's origins, and Sarrah brings us the nitty gritty on the Animators Strike. Our recap journeys to the land of mean elephants, confusing crows, and the question of how the heck this circus is still running. Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Fantasia: Nightmare Fuel
May 04, 2017 22:15 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe delve into the 2hr + spectacular that is Fantasia (with little to no knowledge about music). Our research reveals fun facts about the invention and installation of Fantasound, grumblings leading to a strike, live action modeling, and some redacted controversy. Our recap brings us sultry fish, frozen fairies, and a lot of Greek confusion.
Pinocchio : Conscience Wanted, No Experience Neccessary
April 30, 2017 21:56 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBAly & Sarrah discuss the difficulties Disney had trying to make lightning strike twice with its second animated feature. Sarrah brings us the 12 Principles on Animation and Aly takes us all the way to Comedia Dell'Arte, Italian Unification, and... assassins? Our recap brings us to adorable kittens, creeper crickets, and to wonder why Honest John can't learn another song! Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs : Who's Running This Kingdom Anyway?
April 29, 2017 21:38 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThey discuss the source material, how the movie came to be made, and share their own memories and opinions as they recap the movie they just watched. They touch on german expressionism, rotoscoping, character design, and how they're a little confused as to who exactly lives in this kingdom. Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music