We Want The D
410 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsDisney films have enchanted and shaped childhoods for over 75 years, but when you watch them as adults there are things that make you want to unfreeze Walt's head and say "What The Hell, Guy!?" Tune in each week to hear Vicky, Nolan, and Jill rip apart, analyse and laugh at beloved childhood classics from the Disney catalogue.
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WWTD 241 - Eight Below: Space Rock Madness
February 27, 2020 12:36 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBAh the hubris of humankind. It's something that makes us do crazy things like try to send people into space, or travel to inhospitable locations and attempt to survive, just because we can. But try telling that to driven space rock scientist Bruce Greenwood, on the hunt for his latest space rock in a frigid wasteland; or a guilt-ridden Paul Walker, desperate to get back to his Antarctic base. To tell them "no" would be...well it would be about as pointless as telling Vicky not to love a movi...
WWTD 240 - Treasure of Matecumbe: Restorative Truss
February 20, 2020 12:41 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBLook, D-Lovers; after two hundred and forty episodes, we know that when our hosts say that some obscure Disney movie from the 1970s has some of the craziest, non-family friendly things we've ever seen in a movie watched for this podcast, it's not really surprising anymore. It was a wild time for the film studio - you know it, we know it. But when Vicky, Nolan and Jill say that TREASURE OF MATECUMBE has, without a doubt, the craziest sequence we've seen possibly in any movie - just know that ...
WWTD 239 - Cinderella (2015): Yeasty-Footed Chunky Girl
February 13, 2020 12:32 - 58 minutes - 29.3 MBWe all know the story of CINDERELLA by now, right? Heck, our hosts have seen four different versions of her story at this point. So no point in regaling you with how this Disney movie is a foot fetishists dream come true, or that it's weird that Cinderella's only friends are rodents and small birds. That's not to say there's nothing to say about the movie that was essentially the test run for the modern Disney remake...we're just saying don't stop us if you've heard this one before.
WWTD 238 - Doug's 1st Movie: Nothing Funky About It
February 06, 2020 12:30 - 53 minutes - 26.1 MBWhether it was on Nickelodeon or a Disney channel, there's a good chance you may have some fond memories of watching Doug Funnie and the other citizens of Bluffington on television. Of course after the series was bought by Disney, it was only a matter of time before the machinations of Michael Eisner wrought a theatrically released film in the form of DOUG'S 1st MOVIE. The question is, does any of it hold up? Find out, this week on We Want The D!
WWTD 237 - Invincible: Remarkable
January 30, 2020 12:33 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBFor a place known as the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia is infamous for having some of the hardest-to-please and quick-to-anger fans across all sports. And it seems some of that aggression has rubbed off on our hosts' during this week's episode on Disney's INVINCIBLE. Because Vicky, Nolan and Jill have some Big Takes on Mark Wahlberg, the NFL and (oddly) especially recreational sports. It doesn't quite get to full-contact territory or anything...but it's not that far off, either!
WWTD 236 - Amy: Pure Barf
January 23, 2020 12:46 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBStep aside, Hercules (sorry, we mean Hunkules) - we've stumbled across the real greatest hero in the Disney canon. It's AMY, of course! A woman who suffered a horrible loss and channeled her grief into helping others, ditching her awful, possessive husband in the process (if it wasn't clear, this is another movie from the 1980s). While a bit heavy on the soap opera melodrama and filming techniques, our hosts were all quite taken with this film; and by the end of this week's episode you may b...
WWTD 235 - Ten Who Dared: Barge Watch
January 16, 2020 12:30 - 55 minutes - 27.7 MBIt's another entry in the "Walt learned some history trivia so they made a movie about it" genre of Disney film this week. This time, it's about the expedition that navigated through the previously uncharted waters of the Colorado River; and if this movie is any indication immediately all went a little bit nuts and almost killed each other. It's TEN WHO DARED...or, more accurately, SIX WHO DARED AND FOUR WHO DIDN'T.
WWTD 234 - Snowball Express: Birthday Toot-Toot
January 09, 2020 12:33 - 59 minutes - 29.4 MBGrab your best pair of skiing jeans, D-Lovers, cause we're hitting the slopes this week with Disney's SNOWBALL EXPRESS. Featuring an all-star cast of some of our 1970s favourites - Dean Jones! Harry Morgan! Johnny Whitaker! Schuyler from the Medfield College movies! - only this time the pratfalls and hijinks all take place on a ski hill and there's lots of dangerous engine-based comedy. So, you know, a remix on a pretty familiar formula at this point.
WWTD 233 - TRON: Legacy: Biodigital Jazz, Man
January 02, 2020 13:49 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBThe first Tron was a one-of-a-kind visual odyssey into a digital world the likes of which had never been rendered. TRON: LEGACY would could be described the same way, but since technically the first Tron exists, it can't be. There are a lot of points of comparison between the two Disney films, obviously - both are visually arresting, both make even the most tech-savvy viewer feel like a grandparent trying to figure out which remote turns on the TV, both have multiple Jeff Bridges. This movie...
WWTD 232 - The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: He's...God
December 26, 2019 14:19 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBWe're returning to the magical land of Narnia this week with THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN, and things sure have changed. The battles are bigger, the CGI animals are better, and Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy all suck harder. It makes this pretty bland Disney fantasy movie just as much of a slog to get through as last time, but at least the circumstances of this story allow us to get some classic We Want The D conversation going about the implication of four children who grew up to...
WWTD 231 - Noelle: So Many Santas
December 19, 2019 12:28 - 57 minutes - 29.3 MBThere's been a lot of Santas in the Disney canon, and a lot of Santa mythology to go along with it. From strict, clothing-based contract law, to gadget-driven efficiencies, to dark spectres who send death-dealing angels to those who might not have enough holiday cheer. NOELLE is the most mythology-heavy version of the Santa figure we've seen yet, while also featuring the pluckiest lead character. Which of course means there's quite a bit for our hosts to chew on, like so much fruit cake and ...
WWTD 230 - The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: Doll Facts
December 12, 2019 12:38 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBChristmas magic manifests in so many different ways, as we've seen in many of the holiday movies we've watched for We Want The D. This week, just a pinch of it is added to a recipe: take the classic Prussian story and the famous ballet and score it inspired; generously mix in some tried-and-true Disney storytelling tropes like dead moms, obvious third act twists, and style-over-substance plotting; add a few drops of nightmare fuel in the form of horrible mouse monsters and creepy little Fre...
WWTD 229 - 'Twas the Night: Naturally, Normally, Naughty Boy
December 05, 2019 12:42 - 54 minutes - 27.1 MBThere's a chill in the air, there's snow on the ground, and it's getting dark at four in the afternoon...yet our hosts aren't that glum. That can only mean one thing - we're back on the Krumholtz Creep! The holiday season is upon us so it's time to revisit Disney's meager theatrical offerings for holiday movies, and their bountiful MOW and direct-to-video ones. We're starting with the latter by watching 'TWAS THE NIGHT, a movie that shares some DNA with the more beloved The Santa Clause, but...
WWTD 228 - National Treasure: Book of Secrets: Enhance!
November 28, 2019 12:39 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBWhen we last checked in with Benjamin Franklin Gates, his creepy dad, his put-upon girlfriend/wife, and his goober-yet-handsome pal they were embroiled in a plot to steal the Declaration of Independence before Sean Bean could and uncover a lost treasure hiding in plain sight under Manhattan. In Disney's NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS the gang comes back together to kidnap the President of the United States because he has this secret book of secrets that will hopefully have the second hal...
WWTD 227 - The Absent-Minded Professor: Three Generations of Wynn
November 21, 2019 12:45 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBThere's a feeling of familiarity in this week's episode of We Want The D. It could be, of course, all of the familiar Disney faces in THE ABSENT-MINDED PROFESSOR - our favourite old dad Fred MacMurray (though playing an old bachelor this time); our favourite scrambled egghead Tommy Kirk (though playing the popular jock this time); our favourite villain from the Herbie franchise Alonzo Hawk (who we compare to popular Greater Toronto Area personality Russell Oliver). But then again, it could j...
WWTD 226 - The Boatniks: A Beautiful Throuple
November 14, 2019 12:34 - 57 minutes - 29.1 MBAt this point in our journey through the Disney filmography, it feels like we've pretty much seen it all. There's no new ideas, just an endless parade of hapless leading men, car chases, animal sidekicks, and trios of mobsters and villains. How, then, does one inject a much needed boost of the unfamiliar to make the formula of 1970s Disney feel fresh? Turns out, it's as simple as moving the action from dry land to the water, as the coast guard, criminals and just general populace who congreg...
WWTD 225 - Westward Ho, the Wagons!: Iron Eyes Oscar de Corti
November 07, 2019 12:31 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBAfter two hundred and twenty five episodes, it appears we are only just getting to our first proper Disney western. Sure, we've seen movies with cowboys and frontier living, but most of those cowboys are played by people like Don Knotts. WESTWARD HO, THE WAGONS! is a movie with a lot of punctuation, but even more classic trappings of the western genre...and not all of them good (bet you can guess which ones based on the poster alone). It's not all bad though - the infinitely watchable Fess P...
WWTD 224 - Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge: Show Me Your Grandma's Room
October 31, 2019 12:13 - 50 minutes - 24.9 MBIt's All Hallow's Eve, and that means its time for Vicky, Nolan and Jill to return to the spookiest scariest happiest ...well, a place on Earth, at least. Kinda, guess it's not really on Earth either. In any case, it's a place with a lot of sunshine and rubber masks, so it can only mean we watched HALLOWEENTOWN II: KALABAR'S REVENGE. Only this time, the rubber masks are put away and the sunshine is dulled by a grayscale palate. Look, these Halloweentown movies are contradictions in and of th...
WWTD 223 - Tower of Terror: Well, That's Chinatown
October 24, 2019 11:37 - 54 minutes - 26.5 MBLeaves are crunching underfoot and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air, and you know what that means D-Lovers: time to watch some lousy Disney TV Movies because they haven't made enough theatrically released Halloween films! This year we're kicking things off with the House of Mouse's first attempt at turning a ride into a movie with TOWER OF TERROR. A story about a child murder plot (in that a child was both the victim and the murderer) anchored by a barely-there Steve Guttenberg and a...
WWTD 222 - Miracle of the White Stallions: Let's Name All the Horse Movies
October 17, 2019 11:31 - 54 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week's movie gets filed under both subgenre "horse movie" and subgenre "war movie" in the Disney canon. But despite those promising categories, MIRACLE OF THE WHITE STALLIONS is dry like a cracker...though still not altogether unpleasant. It's sort of like the dressage style tricks the titular White Stallions do (in multiple extended sequences) - we understand that there's supposed to be something cool and impressive about it, but it just isn't quite coming through. Just like how we und...
WWTD 221 - The Devil and Max Devlin: A Flippin' Diddler
October 10, 2019 11:31 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBSometimes, D-Lovers, you hope against hope that something that looks like a duck and quacks like a duck just isn't a duck. In this case, we looked at Disney's THE DEVIL AND MAX DEVLIN and hoped that just because it's a Ron Miller-led 80s movie pre-Touchstone, and just because it stars Elliott Gould (who we've already learned isn't really "on-brand" for Disney as a leading man), and just because *sigh* Bill Cosby is also in it, that somehow it might not be as bad as it looks on paper. Turns o...
WWTD 220 - Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen: Scarlett Grace
October 03, 2019 11:33 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBIt's the end of an era here on We Want The D as we bid farewell to one of the brightest Disney stars who has faded all too quickly. CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE DRAMA QUEEN may not be Lindsay Lohan at her best (especially when Mean Girls came out the same year), but there's a charm to this movie that our hosts can't deny. Maybe it's Alison Pill putting in work as the plain best friend; maybe it's the stylized-if-inconsistent directorial vision; maybe it's the most insane wardrobe collection we'v...
WWTD 219 - Babes in Toyland: Such a Sassy Goose
September 26, 2019 11:27 - 57 minutes - 29.4 MBPicture it, D-Lovers. Toyland. What kind of place of imagination and wonder would have such a name? The mind boggles with the possibilities, doesn't it? Unfortunately, if you want to find out we can't recommend that you watch Disney's BABES IN TOYLAND because despite the title, Toyland takes a shocking amount of time to make an appearance and even then...well, let's just say we hope you really like Ed Wynn. That said, if you want to see Ray Bolger pussyfoot around, TWO Corcoran brothers, and...
WWTD 218 - A Knight in Camelot: Piss Lance
September 19, 2019 11:30 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBIt's not déjà vu you're experiencing, D-Lovers; Disney really did make another adaptation of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court a mere three years after the one we watched a few months ago. They really did return to the same location in Budapest. They really did use one of the same lead actresses. Really, the only thing they did differently is instead of a kid who travels through time (and reality - remember that King Arthur and Camelot did not exist) it's Whoopi Goldberg. Which of ...
WWTD 217 - Charley and the Angel: The Worst Kiss in the World
September 12, 2019 11:31 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBThe deep in our dive into the Disney canon we're getting used to seeing some familiar faces in front of and behind the camera. Fred MacMurray, Vincent McEveety, Kurt Russell, Harry Morgan - when their names pop up we know we're in that special era of 1960s/1970s live action Disney. Of course, there were other signs that could have tipped us off in CHARLEY AND THE ANGEL. An old dad, an extended car chase, a completely unexpected and probably unnecessary mobster subplot. But none of our hosts ...
WWTD 216 - The Game Plan: We Are All Jabronis
September 05, 2019 13:46 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBSmell that D-lovers? There's something in the air, something that portends of things to come...the start of three picture deal between a mega-star in the making and a movie studio on the cusp of its all en-compassing takeover of the entertainment industry. It smells delicious, but dangerous. What could it be, that smell coming from the kitchen? Ah, that's right - it's THE GAME PLAN. That's what The Rock is cooking! The first of the three collaborations between Dwayne Johnson and Disney, this...
WWTD 215 - Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World: A Huge Whiff
August 29, 2019 11:37 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBIn this modern era of countless sequels, reboots and remakes, the question that often arises is "are any of these movies necessary?" It's a question our hosts feel qualified to answer now that our Summer of Sequels has drawn to a close. Our answer? Nah, probably not. And Disney's direct-to-video POCAHONTAS II: JOURNEY TO A NEW WORLD is exhibit A. The original Pocahontas is a pretty dull movie Disney had no right to make that somewhat justified its existence thanks to some truly stellar anima...
WWTD 214 - Descendants 3: Unacceptably Straight
August 22, 2019 11:52 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBWho could have imagined that a made-for-tv series of films would end up being such a core pillar of our Disney film podcast? It's been quite a journey we've gone on with Mal, Evie, Carlos and Jay along with the rest of the gang from Auradon and the Isle of the Lost. There's been up and downs; bad choreography and certified bangers; chaste hugs and hammy performances; horny lakes and showdowns between demigods. DESCENDANTS 3 has a big task ahead of it to bring such a saga to a close, so let's...
WWTD 213 - Aladdin and the King of Thieves: Every Frame a Barf Fest
August 15, 2019 11:36 - 54 minutes - 27.4 MBIt's the penultimate entry of the Summer of Sequels, so it felt appropriate to return to Agrabah for one last magic carpet ride with Aladdin and the gang. Including a returning Robin Williams voicing Genie, who they really let off the leash for this one. But for all those obscure impressions and an actually halfway decent story, ALADDIN AND THE KING OF THIEVES is still a Disney direct-to-video sequel, so its not without its shortcomings. The animation is, shall we say, janky. Jasmine is done...
WWTD 212 - Tom and Huck: Near-Sighted Joe
August 08, 2019 11:29 - 56 minutes - 28.4 MBWeird to think that Disney went a little Mark Twain crazy in the 90s, isn't it? But they went whole-hog on film adaptations of quite a few of his novels, and this week on We Want The D we tackle TOM AND HUCK, their take on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer starring a couple Tiger Beat cover regulars. Yup, JayTayToe is back and he's brought tragic victim of how Hollywood treats child actors Brad Renfro with him for all sorts of 1840s era adventures. You know, classic old timey stuff like almost dr...
WWTD 211 - Mary Poppins Returns: The Opposite of It
August 01, 2019 11:29 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBThis deep into the Summer of Sequels, our hosts have learned to be on the lookout for some common pitfalls. Cheaper animation, inverted plot points and lazier songwriting are just a few examples of the trappings Disney likes to adorn their sequels with. Luckily for our Mary Poppins-loving hosts, MARY POPPINS RETURNS avoids many of these elements and is altogether a pretty decent follow-up to the beloved classic. Which isn't to say it's practically perfect in every way, by any means. For ever...
WWTD 210 - The Lion King (2019): Smooth Nothingness
July 25, 2019 11:33 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBIt's been a busy summer of remakes for Disney, but it's finally over (at least for now) with the release of their updated version of THE LION KING. That's right all the words, notes and even some voices that you loved from the beloved animated classic, now with 100% more photorealistic looking animals. It's so similar, you'll gasp in wonder, exclaiming "what's the point?" as Timon and Pumbaa slurp down some very real looking creepy crawlies. You'll wince when you hear a line delivery that ju...
WWTD 209 - Return to Neverland: Nanatoo
July 18, 2019 11:24 - 58 minutes - 29.7 MBNo Summer of Sequels would be complete without a visit to the absolute depths of the Eisner-instigated era of sequels. While sequels to Disney's animated classics were generally relegated to direct-to-video releases, the odd time they decided to go the theatrical route, and Peter Pan sequel RETURN TO NEVERLAND is one such case. These movies also tended to be, well, more or less identical to their original installments, maybe with a few plot inversions. As you may suspect, that doesn't leave ...
WWTD 208 - The Biscuit Eater: Baby Biter
July 11, 2019 12:28 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBOur hosts' journey through the complete Disney filmography has always been one of discovery. Old favourites seen in new lights, modern classics being scrutinized, and yellow-face skeletons found in closets. But Vicky, Nolan and Jill often have the best time when they discover a diamond in the rough. On paper, THE BISCUIT EATER sounds like pretty standard 70s Disney fare, subcategory "boy and his dog" movie. In reality, it surprised and delighted with its good-natured characters, lack of havi...
WWTD 207 - Return to Snowy River: She Locked Me In the Outhouse!
July 04, 2019 11:31 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBThis week is a very special installment of the Summer of Sequels with a movie we're sure you've all heard of and have been looking forward to - RETURN TO SNOWY RIVER! ...What's that? Never heard of it? That's strange. How could you not have heard of this sequel to one of the 1983 Golden Globe Best Foreign Film nominees? Sure, Disney had nothing to do with THAT movie, so we have not and will not ever watch it for this podcast (or likely otherwise)...ok come to think of it that is pretty bizar...
WWTD Minnie Mouse-isode 017 - The Mysterious Disappearance of Buzzy
June 27, 2019 11:32 - 57 minutes - 28.5 MBDuring We Want The D Minnie Mouse-isodes, the listeners are represented by two separate yet equally important groups. The host who diligently researches and presents stories from Disney's colourful history, and the hosts who get to listen and crack jokes. These are their stories. DUN DUN. Winter, 2018. The geodesic dome known as Epcot. A weary Disney World employee makes his way into the abandoned pavilion. She gives the empty hall a casual once-over - nobody cares about this place aside...
WWTD 206 - The Parent Trap II: Cucumber Shorts
June 20, 2019 11:30 - 53 minutes - 26.2 MBWhile it shouldn't really be a surprise to see how many unnecessary sequels Disney churned out over the years, they still manage to throw us a curve ball every once in awhile. Because who could have imagined that they'd make a direct, made-for-tv sequel to the Hayley Mills' version of The Parent Trap, appropriately titled THE PARENT TRAP II? Let alone that they'd make it 25 years later when the twins played by Mills are 40 years old. So while there are twin hijinks, they're pretty low-rent.....
WWTD 205 - A Kid in King Arthur's Court: The Lord Taketh
June 13, 2019 11:37 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBThe 90s were generally a pretty good decade for Disney, what with the renaissance of their animated features and some beloved sports movies and such. As we've seen before, however, there were some real clunkers in the mix as well. But perhaps none that land with such a dull thud as A KID IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT - a movie so bad it almost makes you wish it had been made in 60s/70s era Disney. At least that way maybe it would be about a baby goat running around a castle instead of some pubescen...
WWTD 204 - The Monkey's Uncle: All Shatterpated
June 06, 2019 11:33 - 1 hour - 33 MBA little over a year ago, Vicky, Nolan and Jill were delighted to make the acquaintance of Merlin Jones, the scrambled egghead of Medvale Collage. Now, during the Summer of Sequels, our hosts couldn't be more excited to return to this campus of extremely old students for more of Merlin's wackadoo adventures in Disney's THE MONKEY'S UNCLE. Like all good sequels, this one gives us more of what we crave - more Tommy Kirk (in his final Disney role), more green screen dream sequences, and more of...
WWTD 203 - Aladdin (2019): Big Willie Style
May 30, 2019 11:33 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBIt's a banner year for Disney's live action remakes and it's all our hosts can do to keep up. This revisit of animated classic ALADDIN had some ill-tidings leading up to it, from a delay-causing casting process to find the right leads to some worrying early footage and images of Will Smith's take on the Genie. Is this destined to be yet another hollow recreation that trades on nostalgia dollars, or a worthy update to a beloved film? There's only one way to find out!
WWTD 202 - An Extremely Goofy Movie: Crazy Dog People (Again)
May 23, 2019 11:36 - 56 minutes - 28 MBWe're kicking off another summer series here on We Want The D! What could be better than spending the season focusing on one beloved Disney franchise? Easy - focusing on many! In the Summer of Sequels we'll be tackling the theatrical, direct-to-video and TV movie sequels to some of Disney's best and worst and everything in between. We're kicking things off with the direct-to-video sequel to a theatrically released movie based on a cartoon TV series - AN EXTREMELY GOOFY MOVIE! All your favour...
WWTD Minnie Mouse-isode 016 - The Charmed Life of Ron Miller
May 16, 2019 11:34 - 47 minutes - 23.5 MBWelcome to another Minnie Mouse-isode, where we're showcasing yet another important figure in Disney's history. This week, we learn that while Ron Miller seemingly couldn't produce an on-brand Disney movie to save his life, he wasn't necessarily the bumbling fool who lucked into a cushy job thanks to marrying Daddy Walt's firstborn daughter we often view him as. Except for the luck part, he definitely had that coming out the wazoo.
WWTD 201 - Johnny Tremain: King of Clubs
May 09, 2019 11:29 - 52 minutes - 26.1 MBVicky, Nolan and Jill learned a lot of lessons from this week's movie. We learned that with a head-strong attitude and plucky spirit, one can stand in the background of some of the most pivotal moments in American history. We learned that even when working on the Sabbath and keeping a sharp eye out for passing constables, it's important to always handle molten silver with care. And we learned that there really isn't anything that Vicky can't and won't sexualize. All that and more from Disne...
WWTD 200 - Tarzan: R.I.P. Harambe
May 02, 2019 11:28 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIt's our 200th episode! One that features all the hard-hitting, considered analysis you've come to expect from We Want The D. Is Disney's TARZAN a triumphant conclusion to the renaissance, or a sign that it was truly over? Was Rosie O'Donnell born to play Turk, or was her casting capitalizing on her Ellen-like popularity in the 90s? Does this movie have a younger target audience in mind than usual, or are there deeper themes about family and fatherhood at play? Are Tarzan and Jane the hottes...
WWTD 199 - Life-Size: Anatomically Correct
April 25, 2019 11:32 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBThe story set up in the Disney TV Movie LIFE-SIZE is pretty grim. A young girl, two years out from the death of her mother, has still not properly processed her grief. Her father, rather than be there for his daughter, has thrown himself into work. As we all know, that's a recipe for any pre-teen girl to start dabbling in the occult (or metaphysics). So it's no surprise that things go from bad to worse when Lindsay Lohan accidentally brings a doll to life instead of raising her mother from t...
WWTD 198 - Almost Angels: Low Stakes Mischief
April 18, 2019 11:38 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBOl' Walt used to get inspiration for his movies from all sorts of places. His daughters beloved books, timeless folklore, heck even a mountain one time. So it's not all that surprising that when he happened to catch a performance of the Vienna Boys' Choir during his travels, he called up the studio with the latest hot idea. The result is ALMOST ANGELS, a film that is part mild early-60s Disney output, part straight-up promotional video for those high-singing Austrian boys. It's a little bit ...
WWTD 197 - Bridge to Terabithia: Free the Pee
April 11, 2019 11:34 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBIf you're familiar with this movie, or the classic children's novel its based on, you probably know what is in store here. Much like our hosts, who all pretty much knew what they were getting into when they sat down to watch this movie. It's hard not to be saddened by Disney's BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA, it's sort of built-in to the story; what with poor lil' Josh Hutcherson having trouble bonding with his dad, the T1000; lil' Mary Belle and her twinkees; and lil' AnnaSophia Robb...well, you proba...
WWTD 196 - Dumbo (2019): "This is a Disaster!"
April 04, 2019 11:32 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBThis week's episode would come with a big ol' spoiler warning for the latest in Disney's line of live action remakes, except for the fact that this new version of DUMBO is pretty predictable for anyone who has, y'know, seen a movie before. Yes, unfortunately the only surprise to be had in this film is that it somehow made it to theatres under the Disney banner, while functioning as a part-parody, part-condemnation of giant amusement parks and megalomaniacal businessmen/entertainers...somethi...
WWTD 195 - Midnight Madness: Brown Haired Girl
March 28, 2019 11:40 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBFrom the corpses in the backgrounds of The Black Cauldron to Charles Martin Smith's D in Never Cry Wolf, the Disney movies of the 1980s have given us some strange and precious gifts. But perhaps none moreso than this week's film, MIDNIGHT MADNESS. Featuring a cast of dozens of some unknown but some very familiar faces, more hijinks than you can count, and a shrill disco theme song, there is no movie Vicky, Nolan and Jill have watched to date that better embodies the sheer aimlessness of Disn...
WWTD Minnie Mouse-isode 015 - Jill's Disneyland Adventure
March 21, 2019 11:32 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBOur hosts have been hit with some standard podcasting pitfalls (travel delays, general illness) this week, but rather than leave our dear listeners without your weekly dose of D, we have another Minnie Mouse-isode for your enjoyment. Listen to Jill's story of her first trip to Disneyland, recorded shortly after her return back in January 2018, while Vicky and Nolan recount their own childhood experiences with Disney's theme parks and try not to get too jealous.