Writers Get Animated
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsGet drawn into your favorite animated movies and shows! Whether it's following an alcoholic horse actor, a family of adventuring ducks, a wise-cracking rabbit, or some wacky kids down the street, we've got you covered.
Animators move audiences to laughter and tears conjuring worlds from blank paper and ones and zeros inside a computer. Every two weeks, we English-major-the-crap-out-of the latest animated movies and shows to uncover how the magic works.
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150 - The Addams Family, Snap, Snap
October 25, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBYes, they are creepy and kooky, but they're also one of the most beloved families ever, it's The Addams Family! We take a look at what needs to be included in any Addams Family film, what stories are told, what themes are explored. How does the newest film both pay off and play against our expectations? Links The Addams Family Clips and Trailers
149 - The Best New Shows of 2019: Binge Like the Wind!
October 11, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIt's the time of year when we look at the new animated shows that came out for the year, so you can find out what you should be watching! There are so many new shows that came out, and more new shows are still on the way! Looking for a show for your young kids to watch? Something for the whole family? Or want something that is strictly for adults? There's something for everyone this year! Previously on Writers Get Animated Sweet, Sweet Fantasy: Amphibia Tuca & Bertie! Young Justice: Clif...
148 - 2019 Best Short Form Animated Program Emmy Nominees!
September 27, 2019 09:00 - 50 minutes - 70.1 MBOn this episode, we're coming up short! It's the Short Form Animated Program Emmy nominees! Robot Chicken! Teen Titans GO! Steven Universe! Love, Death & Robots! Spongebob Squarepants! Who won? Why were these stories nominated? What makes them special? What makes them unique? Previously on Writers Get Animated 2019 Best Animated Program Emmy Nominees Two Gay Weddings and a Podcast Links Watch The Witness on Netflix
147 - 2019 Best Animated Program Emmy Nominees
September 13, 2019 09:00 - 54 minutes - 75.8 MBIn this episode, we look at the nominees for this year's Emmy Awards: Big Mouth “The Planned Parenthood Show”, Bob’s Burgers “Just One Of The Boyz 4 Now For Now”, BoJack Horseman “Free Churro”, Adventure Time “Come Along With Me”, and The Simpsons “Mad About The Toy.” In what ways is storytelling shifting? Is animation for kids and adults now? What stories are being told and who is telling them? Links Cartoon Brew: 2019 Emmy Nominations: ‘BoJack Horseman’ Joins Race For Best Animated Progr...
146 - Angry Birds 2: 2 Angry 2 Birdious
August 30, 2019 08:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MBHop in the slingshot, we're flinging ourselves to Bird Island to talk Angry Birds 2! How do you craft a story when there's so little plot from source material? How do you take a video game movie franchise to the... next level? What are the different ways you take take comedy beyond audience expectations? Previously on Writers Get Animated 089 - Ready Player Dracula: Castlevania 011 - Well, Excuuuse Us Links Cartoon Brew Interview with the Director and Producer of Angry Birds 2 Watch th...
145 - Sweet, Sweet Fantasy: Amphibia
August 16, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBThis week, we're looking at crafting a fantasy world! What are the different types of fantasy sub-genres out there? We explore the realm of Amphibia to see how it fits into and subverts various fantasy rules! What adventures does Anne have in store? How do you build a mythical world? Links Watch the first two episodes of Amphibia Fantasy on TV Tropes
144 - Circle of Remakes: The Lion King (2019)
August 02, 2019 10:05 - 1 hour - 117 MBHakuna Matata! We're traveling to Pride Rock for this episode! Guest Rebecca Myers helps us investigate how the new photorealistic Lion King fits into the great Disney Circle of Remakes. How is this version different from the original animated film? What story changes are made? Does the remake become something new? Previously on Writers Get Animated 066 - Disynergy: Doc McStuffins, Pooh, and Lion Guard, Too 032 - Once Upon A Time Again Links LA Times: 'The Lion King': Is it animate...
143 - Two Gay Weddings and a Podcast
July 19, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBFor this episode, we take a look at the current state of LGBTQ representation in animation and see how thet plays in two recent, animated gay weddings! What was all the fuss about in the Arthur episode "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone?" What's really going on in the episode "Reunion" from Steven Universe? What does representation look like now? Whose stories are getting told and who is doing the telling? How far have we come? Links The Complete History of Queer Characters in Cartoon Sh...
142 - Toy Story 4
July 05, 2019 10:42 - 1 hour - 96 MBWoody and Buzz are back for another round of Toy Story adventures! We take a look at how this film fits into the Toy Story franchise. Is Toy Story 4 essential? Who is the main character of the Toy Story films? Is this the last Toy Story? Links Insider: How Pixar's Animation Has Evolved...
141 - The Breakdown: Nothing Can Stop Della Duck!
June 21, 2019 02:37 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIn this episode, we climb our way into the DuckTales episode Nothing Can Stop Della Duck! We go beat by beat, seeing how it gives us character relationships and subverts expectations. And now, we have more questions! Previously on Writers Get Animated 090 - DuckTales! Woo-oo! 121 - The Lost Loves of Scrooge McDuck and BoJack Horseman Links Watch Nothing Can Stop Della Duck! on DisneyNOW
140 - Tuca and Bertie!
June 07, 2019 10:11 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBIt’s Tuca & Bertie! If you haven’t watched Tuca & Bertie yet, we take this time to list all the reasons why Tuca & Bertie is one of the best, new, animated shows out there. What stories are being told? What makes Tuca and Bertie different from other animated characters? How can animation show a character’s internal life? Links Watch Tuca & Bertie on Netflix Cartoon Brew: There Won’t Be a Crossover Between BoJack Horseman and Tuca & Bertie Wired: Netflix’s Animated Tuca & Bertie is the Ti...
139 - Missing Link
May 24, 2019 10:02 - 1 hour - 89 MBLAIKA returns to theaters with the adventure film Missing Link! We investigate some big questions such as how powerful is marketing and what effect does it have on an audience's expectations for a film? Can a character's design affect us? The trek might get treacherous in this episode, but it's certainly worthwhile! Previously on Writers Get Animated Kubo and the Two Strings (Not Missing) Links Everything We Learned on the Set of ‘Missing Link’, LAIKA’s Latest Stop-Motion Marvel T...
138 - The Writers of Harvey Girls Forever!
May 10, 2019 01:00 - 58 minutes - 81.1 MBIf you love Harvey Girls Forever! (Harvey Street Kids), you'll want to catch our interview with members of the writing team: Brendan Hay (Executive Producer), Mike Yank (Story Editor), and Sarah Nerboso (Staff Writer! We talk about what it's like to write for the show and how the magic comes together! Previously on Writers Get Animated Harvey Street Kids and Reinvention Links Watch Harvey Girls Forever! on Netflix
137 - Star vs. the Forces of Evil: The Beginning of the End
April 25, 2019 14:35 - 49 minutes - 68 MBIt's gonna be a little weird and a little wild as we return to the world of Star Butterfly! We last spent time talking about Star vs. the Forces of Evil back in episode 2... We've got a lot of catching up to do! What's new, Mewni? How have the characters changed over time? How has the world transformed and grown? What do we hope to see in the end? Previously on Writers Get Animated The One with Dramaturgical Issues Links Watch Star vs. the Forces of Evil
136 - Star Wars: Resistance Recap
April 12, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBEven though we're not at Star Wars Celebration 2019, we're still celebrating Star Wars! Hop on board as we dig into the first season of Star Wars: Resistance! What new plot threads are starting? What has changed since the beginning? Where is the story headed? How wrong will our predictions be? Previously on Writers Get Animated Star Wars Resistance Of McStuffins and Puffins (Learn the origin of our Chris O'Dowd reference) Links Watch Star Wars: Resistance on Disney NOW
135 - Young Justice - Cliffhanger No More!
March 29, 2019 11:07 - 57 minutes - 80.1 MBWay back in Episode 5 of Writers Get Animated, we discussed cliffhangers, including the doozy left by the cancellation of Young Justice. Well, Young Justice is back for a third season, and we couldn’t wait to dig in! What stories are starting? What threads are continuing? How is the storytelling different? Where’s Darkseid?! Previously on Writers Get Animated Resolutions? What Resolutions? Links Watch Young Justice on DC Universe About Young Justice: Outsiders
134 - Character Study: The Dragon Prince’s General Amaya
March 15, 2019 12:10 - 49 minutes - 68.9 MBThe Dragon Prince is making a name for itself in terms of story and inclusivity. To celebrate the second season, we take a closer look at how the creators are fashioning their world, story wise, to allow for such rich and interesting characters such as General Amaya. In looking specifically at General Amaya, we see how to introduce a character and how to tell the audience everything they need to know. Previously on Writers Get Animated 125 - The Best New Animated Shows of 2018! ...
133 - Hey Academy, Here’s How You Should’ve Voted: The Oscar-Nominated Shorts
March 01, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBDid you catch the Oscars? Did you watch all the Oscar-nominated Animated short films? We breakdown the stories and artistry of Bao, Late Afternoon, Animal Behavior, One Small Step, and Weekends. What were the themes from this year’s nominees? Previously on Writers Get Animated Dear Academy:Here's How to Vote (2016) Dear Academy, Here's How to Vote... Again: Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (2017) Dear Academy, Here's How to Vote 2018 Links UPDATE: Every Single One Of The 2019 Os...
132 - The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part: The First Podcast
February 15, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBEverything can still be awesome! We’re deconstructing The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part! How did the creators build on what came before? How did all the pieces come together? How much Unikitty is too much? How much have you studied your Pratt-ology? Are you into Gotham City Guys? This one’s for you! Previously on Writers Get Animated Everything is Batman! Links Watch Unikitty The LEGO Movie 2 has Chris Pratt Takes The Lego Movie 2’s director digs into the movie’s surprising cameos
131 - Hilda and Adaptation
February 01, 2019 13:52 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBWhat changes can happen to a work of art as it's adapted into another form? We explore adaptation by using one of our favorite, new shows from 2018: Hilda! How does the Netflix series differ from the graphic novel by Luke Pearson? How does time change between tv and the panels of a graphic novel? We're excited to earn our Sparrow Scouts "Literary Analysis" Badges with this one! Previously on Writers Get Animated The Best New Animated Shows of 2018! Links Watch Hilda on Netflix About Hil...
130 - Voltron's End
January 18, 2019 20:23 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBThe paladins of Voltron are bidding farewell, and we’re saying our goodbyes. We see how the series finale delivers on the promises set up by the very first episode! How does it fulfill or subvert expectations? Who is the main character of the series? Who should be the final big bad? What are the stakes? Previously on Writers Get Animated We’ll Form the Head! Voltron: Legendary Defender https://buff.ly/2QVovgr Links Watch Voltron: Legendary Defender on Netflix https://buff.ly/2FHgTw0 ...
129 - Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
January 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBLet’s go Into the Spider-Verse! Chris and Mackenzie reassemble the Spider-Panel and bring Adam Caudill and Megan Patrick back to discuss Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. What makes this Spider-Man movie different from all other Spider-Man movies? How did this film celebrate what came before, but still push the boundaries? Previously on Writers Get Animated Along Came a Spider-Man https://buff.ly/2F5Iwyz Links ‘If It’s Not Broke, Break It’: Sony Imageworks’ Renegade Approach To ‘Spider...
128 - A Very Special Hanukkah Special
December 21, 2018 08:35 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBWelcome to the Writers Get Animated annual Very Special Christmas Special Christmas Special! This year, we talk about Hannukah for Christmas! We could’ve talked about Futurama’s Hanukkah Zombie or An American Tale. But no. For your aural pleasure, we’re talking about Eight Crazy Nights, rounded out with the true meaning of Hanukkah brought to us by the Rugrats. Previously on Writers Get Animated A Very Special Christmas Special Christmas Special III: Revenge of Claus https://buff.ly/2LrV30...
127 - Ralph Breaks The Internet
December 08, 2018 07:30 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBWe’re gonna deconstruct it! Wreck-It Ralph is back, and Chris and Mackenzie log on to figure out what makes this new movie work! How do you present a world that’s made up of conceptual objects? How do you make character journeys resonate? Why are Disney Princesses in this film (They need to be!)? Links INTERVIEW: “Ralph Breaks the Internet” directors Phil Johnston, Rich Moore, producer Clark Spencer on Disney sequel https://insidethemagic.net/2018/09/interview-ralph-breaks-the-internet-dir...
126 - The Grinch (2018)
November 23, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBThe original “Mean One” is back! The Grinch! Chris and Mackenzie look at what’s changed in the Grinch’s story this time. What makes the Grinch the Grinch? Why does the Grinch steal Christmas this time? And why do we want more Grinch? Previously on Writers Get Animated How the Grinch Stole Christmas Turns 50! https://buff.ly/2TBiPe0 Links The Grinch, and the Many Ways to Steal Christmas https://buff.ly/2F5TAgv
125 - The Best New Animated Shows Of 2018!
November 09, 2018 06:06 - 1 hour - 118 MBAnother year, another wave of new animated shows! It’s time for the Writers Get Animated review of what you should be watching! Chris and Mackenzie run through the shows for young audiences, for all audiences, and for adults. Did they mention your new favorites? Previously on Writers Get Animated Muppet Babies https://buff.ly/2Pml3j3 Star Wars: Resistance https://buff.ly/2OA5cI3 Harvey Street Kids and Reinvention https://buff.ly/2OsWtaN Pickle and Peanut https://buff.ly/2OxTeyX The...
124 - Canon In D(isney) Part VII: Modern Disney in Bolt and Frozen
October 26, 2018 05:35 - 1 hour - 118 MBChris and Mackenzie have made it to the (current) end of our exploration of the Disney animated canon! What do we call it? The Disney New Renaissance? The Disney Enlightenment? Whatever we call it, it’s good. Very good. Chris and Mackenzie use Bolt and Forzen to see what makes this time in Disney history so exceptional. How do you reinvent yourself? What does it mean to really focus on character transformations? How do you subvert expectations and yet payoff expectations? And the most import...
123 - Star Wars Resistance
October 12, 2018 05:35 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBStar Wars gets a new jewel in its crown with the premiere of Star Wars Resistance. Set before The Force Awakens & The Last Jedi, what story is this new animated epic going to tell? Is it a slice of life about pilots in the outer rim? Is the show secretly a way to bridge us into Episode IX? Will Kaz grow up by season 3 like every other animated Star Wars hero? What mysteries of the Force (or not the Force) are set up in the pilot? What does Captain Phasma have to do with it? Why is cel-shadin...
122 - Who Wore it Better? Death Of Superman v Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
September 28, 2018 06:18 - 1 hour - 98 MBIt’s the battle you’ve all been waiting for: live action v animation! Chris and Mackenzie see who told the Death of Superman story better! Was it the new, animated film Death of Superman? Or was it the live action Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice? Hint: it’s the animated one. What makes a good Superman story? What happens when you forget to put your main characters in your movie? How many times will Superman die? Previously on Writers Get Animated 029 - Saving Superman https://buff.ly/2xTD...
121 - The Lost Loves of Scrooge McDuck and BoJack Horseman
September 14, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBChris and Mackenzie celebrate the epic first season of DuckTales and the return of BoJack Horseman for its fifth season with this week’s episode! To take a closer look into the trope of “lost love,” they enlist the help of Sam Bohrman and Cristina Pippa from Manufixed! What works in a story about lost loves? Do audiences crave escape? How low can BoJack go? Will we see Goldie again on DuckTales? Previously on Writers Get Animated 090 - DuckTales! Woo-oo! https://buff.ly/2x6q2sK 103 - From Ba...
120 - Disenchantment
August 31, 2018 05:15 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBHear ye, hear ye! Chris and Mackenzie frolic through Matt Groening’s newest realm: Disenchantment! With a fond of love worlds created by Matt Groening, there is great wonder in how Netflix changes “network animation.” What happens when there are no limits? Can an animated show be too long? Can humor for humor’s sake be enough? Previous Matt Groening Episodes on Writers Get Animated 005 - Resolutions? What Resolutions https://buff.ly/2PjzbFe 007 - When Two Worlds Really Love Each Other https:...
119 - The Breakdown: Roger Rabbit in Tummy Trouble
August 17, 2018 06:02 - 1 hour - 104 MBP-p-p-please join Chris and Mackenzie as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of Who Framed Roger Rabbit by doing a deep dive of the Roger Rabbit short: Tummy Trouble! Chris pulls out the stops with a Storyclock to see how the short works on a molecular level. How do you time action? How do you help an audience understand what’s about to happen? When do you tease an audience and give them something totally unexpected? Previously on Writers Get Animated The Breakdown: What’s Opera, Doc? https:...
118 - Harvey Street Kids and Reinvention
August 03, 2018 11:03 - 51 minutes - 71.8 MBThis week Chris and Mackenzie talk about the new Netflix and Dreamworks show: Harvey Street Kids! When does adapting something become a completely new thing? How much do you get to add when reinventing something? How do you keep the characters consistent with their original selves? When will Elder Bobby act his age? How did the Harvey Street Kids know about the Iowa caucus? Links Watch Harvey Street Kids on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/80178941 Interview with Brendan Hay and Aliki...
117 - Canon In D(isney) Part VI: The Lost Era
July 20, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB*whispered* “Disney is waiting.” Chris and Mackenize launch into the lost era of the Disney canon between The Disney Renaissance and The Disney Enlightenment! Discover mysteries and gems as they excavate two points of metamorphosis: Atlantis:The Lost Empire and Meet the Robinsons! Atlantis represents Disney’s jump into allowing more action and more characters than you can shake a stick at, while Meet the Robinsons welcomes John Lasseter as the guy in charge. What was did the Disney company h...
116 - When a Live Action Show Loves an Animated One...
July 06, 2018 05:06 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBRuh-roh, things look a little different! What happens when a live action show decides to make an animated episode? Why would they do that? What happens when you do that? Chris and Mackenzie go through the list of live action shows that have created animated episodes! We start with ScoobyNatural: the Supernatural and Scooby Doo crossover. (Spoilers: it’s the best of the bunch) Previously on Writers Get Animated A Tale of Two Scoobies https://buff.ly/2KWfaTq Links Watch ScoobyNatural on Netfli...
115 - Incredibles 2
June 22, 2018 04:40 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBAfter 14 years, The Incredibles are back in theatres! Chris and Mackenzie suit up (no capes!) to fly into Pixar’s latest superpowered film! How does Incredibles 2 compare to the original? Is it a sequel or the second half of a single movie? What does Mr. Incredible have in common with Breaking Bad’s Walter White? How awesome is Elastigirl? Seriously, she is awesome! Links Behind the Scenes of Incredibles 2 https://buff.ly/2tjct7p Incredibles 2 Soundtrack Behind the Scenes https://buff.ly/2th...
114 - Destroying Structure: Aggretsuko and Phineas and Ferb
June 08, 2018 04:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBWhat is structure? (Baby, don’t hurt me. Don’t hurt me. No more.) Chris and Mackenzie take a closer look at structure through the lens of Netflix’s Aggretsuko and Disney’s Phineas and Ferb. Who is structure for? What is the difference between structure and formula? Can something that is formulaic still be inventive? What’s the difference between archetypes and stereotypes? Oh, and where’s Perry? Links Watch Phineas and Ferb https://disneynow.go.com/shows/phineas-and-ferb Watch Aggretsuko ...
113 - Star Wars: Rebels Remembrances
May 25, 2018 06:30 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBChris and Mackenzie hop a transport to Lothal for one last voyage with the crew of the Ghost! It’s our “final” look at Star Wars: Rebels and find it difficult to say goodbye. What was the promise from this first episode? Did Rebels accomplish what it set out to do? What are the questions that are left unanswered? Will the Star Wars fandom ever be the same? Previously on Writers Get Animated 003 - Episode III: The Animated Menace https://buff.ly/2GNEic2 023 - All About Ahsoka https://buff.ly/...
112 - Canon in D(isney) Part V: Welcome to the Disney Renaissance
May 11, 2018 06:25 - 1 hour - 104 MBWelcome to the Disney Renaissance! Chris and Mackenzie have made it to part 5 of their multi-part look at the Disney canon. What made the Disney Renaissance to magical? Take a look at where it all began with The Little Mermaid through the end with Tarzan. How much did Alan Menken and Howard Ashman have to do with the success? What did they get right? Why did the Disney Renaissance end? Other Parts of Canon in Disney Canon In D(isney) Part I: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs https://overcast.f...
111 - I Love Dogs, We Mean Isle of Dogs
April 27, 2018 07:25 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBChris and Mackenzie head to Trash Island to investigate Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs! Be amazed as Chris discovers a Wes Anderson movie that he enjoys! How many story threads can a single film hold? How does democracy work in this film? Who is the main character? Who should be the main character? Is this a PG-13 kids’ movie? Links Honest Trailers: Every Wes Anderson Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trWLY6NrS2Q Wes Anderson Explains Hayao Miyazaki’s Influence on ‘Isle of Dogs’ and Stop-Mo...
110 - The Breadwinner
April 13, 2018 04:49 - 51 minutes - 71.7 MBSome years the category of Best Animated Feature has some “Also Rans” – The Breadwinner is more than just an Also Ran this year! This feature from Cartoon Saloon (The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea) is now on Netflix and will have you up late crying your heart out in the dark. Why is The Breadwinner so great? How can middle-grade fiction be grown up? Why did it have to run against Coco this year?? How did an animated movie about the Taliban in Afghanistan not attract more viewers in theate...
109 - The Colbert Animation Report
March 30, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 58 MBChris and Mackenzie dip their toes into the world of Stephen Colbert’s Our Cartoon President… Which is actually our world? What does Our Cartoon President get right about the current US President and everyone surrounding him? What makes a good satire? How far must something be exaggerated to be funny? Previously on Writers Get Animated Episode 77: Make Animation Great Again https://overcast.fm/+FkrWs9Pk8 Links Watch the first episode of Our Cartoon President https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z...
108 - Early Man
March 16, 2018 06:44 - 52 minutes - 72.9 MBChris and Mackenzie head back in time and across the pond to discover Early Man! Aardman’s Early Man is gorgeous and is seems to be their studio’s answer to the work of Laika. Is there a difference in American and British humor? Can an American audience get the jokes? What is universal in comedy? When can we get our own Message Birds or pig massages? Links Early Man Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRiPQ8YNrVs Watch the Message Bird Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWdFRQ5YOZ8 Ea...
107 - Dear Academy, Here’s How to Vote 2018
March 02, 2018 08:26 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBIt’s Oscars time again, and Chris and Mackenzie are back with their take on the nominees for the Best Animated Short Film category: Garden Party, Lou, Revolting Rhymes, Negative Space, Dear Basketball! What styles were pervasive this year? What do frogs have to do with gluttony? Can John Williams score all letters ever written? Previously on Writers Get Animated Dear Academy, Here’s How to Vote https://buff.ly/2F6dgwx Dear Academy, Here’s How to Vote, Again https://buff.ly/2FKdaLZ Coco https...
106 - The 300 Club: Family Guy and The Simpsons
February 16, 2018 07:52 - 57 minutes - 80.1 MBChris and Mackenzie are going to Quahog! Family Guy has just reached a milestone that few shows have reached… Mostly just The Simpsons. 300 episodes! What happens when a show reaches such an illustrious episode? What has been reinvented? What has stayed the same? What’s left to tell? What questions are left unanswered? Links Watch Barting Over http://bit.ly/2EuBPCW Watch Dog Bites Bear http://fox.tv/2EvkVEp About Barting Over http://bit.ly/2EuBVdM Stewie & Brian Take Center Stage in Family G...
105 - Tra la laaa! Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
February 02, 2018 06:41 - 55 minutes - 77.5 MBTra la laaa! Chris and Mackenzie make a brief stop in the world of Captain Underpants! Heh, heh, brief. Does humor have a voice? How do you write for a very specific audience? Can your material have a deeper message, or is it okay to go for easy jokes sometimes? How is Captain Underpants like No Country for Old Men? Does every movie need a “Weird Al” song? Links Watch Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/watch/80160689 Captain Underpants Theme Song http...
104 - Canon In D(isney) Part IV: Without Walt
January 19, 2018 11:42 - 1 hour - 113 MBEpisode 104: Canon in Disney Part IV: Without Walt We all know about the Disney Renaissance, but what was going on right before it? Chris and Mackenzie are back with part 4 of their multi-part journey through the Disney canon! What happened after Disney lost Walt? What happened to Disney storytelling? What happened to the artists? Also, Chris and Mackenzie discuss their favorite childhood Disney films (The Fox and the Hound, The Great Mouse Detective) that both conveniently fall in this era!...
103 - From Bazooga Eyes to Bojack: Sexual Harassment in Cartoons
January 05, 2018 07:24 - 1 hour - 129 MBChris and Mackenzie are joined by guests Rebecca Myers and Laura Masters to discuss portrayals of sexual harassment in cartoons. From Red Hot Riding Hood to Pepe LePew to Animaniacs to The Simpsons to BoJack Horseman and Steven Universe, what does sexual harassment look like in animated form? Are all men wolves? What does a “kids’ show” have to say about sexual harassment? How have things changed since the 1940’s? What has changed since 1990? Or since 2015? Previously on Writers Get Animated...
102 - A Very Special Christmas Special Christmas Special III: Revenge of Claus
December 22, 2017 06:11 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBOur holiday tradition returns! Chris and Mackenzie deconstruct the holiday season by analyzing Olaf’s Frozen Adventure and Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas! Why do people make Christmas specials? What’s so special about Christmas, dramaturgically speaking? Can an axe be offensive? How offensive? What does Tim Curry sound like when he deliberately sings off-key? Previously on Writers Get Animated 004 - A Very Special Christmas Special Christmas Special https://overcast.fm/+FkrUh8...
101 - Coco
December 08, 2017 07:51 - 1 hour - 120 MBRemember us? Chris and Mackenzie are back with more! They talk Pixar’s latest gem Coco. What is dramaturgy? How well did Pixar represent Mexican culture? What is a family’s legacy? Can you tell the story of a culture that you’re not a part of? When will Pixar’s next movie about Latino culture be? Links What Disney Finally Gets Right With 'Coco' http://bit.ly/2BJtIR4 How Pixar made sure Coco was culturally conscious https://ind.pn/2BJupd8 Pixar’s Lee Unkrich on the ‘anxiety’ of directing Coco...