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Where everything old is new again. Or, a deep, deep, DEEP delve into the Disney animated canon.
You can find the show @disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @goldenafternoon51 on Instagram! Write in at disneyreeltoreel@gmail.com.
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*Content Warning* *Brief discussions of blackface and yellowface* This month, we return to post-war Metro Goldwyn Mayer to discuss the glamorous Technicolor extravaganza, Ziegfeld Follies. Friend Laria and I scrambled our way thru this behemoth of a revue, but managed to forget only ONE player's name. Basically, if you love queer films made for the straights, this is for you! You can write in at disneyreeltoreel@gmail.com or follow host Wyatt @goldenafternoon51 and @disreeltoreelpodcast on ...
This month, Christmas came early. Yes, I deviate from the timeline by 26 years, from Kansas City to Culver City, to discuss a hardcore fave, Metro Goldwyn Mayer's 1948 musical comedy, The Pirate. Joining me is the woman behind Gene Kelly's contemporary relevance, Patricia Ward Kelly. We cover everything of interest, such as his and Judy Garland's friendship, the deleted "Voodoo" number, and, essentially, the seductive rascal that is Gene Kelly, hot pants and all. You can find her via these l...
This month, we fly off to Neverland with friend and former co-host of the Walt's New? podcast, Deborah Williams. Along the way, we provide a general overview of the Peter Pan story and the 1924 film, with tangents involving Brendon Urie, DCOMs, and my disdain for the 1953 Disney film (Screw Peter... unless we make him gay/YA, but still). You can find the show @disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @goldenafternoon51 on Instagram! Feel free to write in at disneyreeltoreel@gmail.com! Referenc...
![Silent Beginnings: Pinocchio (1911) (vs. D[is]+ Pinocchio (2022))](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/fcefot19okzvcdd888w008lhile5?.jpg "Silent Beginnings: Pinocchio (1911) (vs. D[is]+ Pinocchio (2022))")
I absolutely had to put this out before the year of our puppet boy comes to an end. Friend Tasha and I made our way through this chaotic odyssey, and even began forming a list of the top corporate zaddies of past and present (Bob Chapek never made it in). After throwing tomatoes at the Dis+ remake, we end on a note of emotional resonance and lightly touch on the ways in which we dis/agree with the novel's take on morality and being a good person. ... Happy Holidays! P.S. Don't waste your tim...
This month, two animation legends enter the ring. Only one shall leave victorious... Well, history decided on a winner, but Miss Abigail (@onceuponafine) and myself may have different thoughts on who deserved the crown. Along the way, we discuss which Disney Princess we each identify with, the early lives and careers of Miss Reiniger and Mr. Disney, and Walt's near-mythical name brand legacy. This was all accomplished before the stroke of midnight. So strap in, besties! We bout to go from r...
Birthday episode in the hizzouse!!! Joining me for this jam-packed SW extravaganza is fellow Dis fangirl, Ree! We cover nearly everything pre-Disney, from the Grimms to lil' Walt as a 15-year-old newsboy in Kansas City, Missouri. All this passionate verbal diarrhea couldn't possibly reveal what my fave Disney film is... You can find the show @disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @goldenafternoon51 on Instagram! Feel free to write in at disneyreeltoreel@gmail.com. References: Denecke, Ludw...
Our second adventure in the pre-Disney world takes us to 1908 France, where a princess lies in slumber for a hundred years. Joining me is friend Abigail (@onceuponafine), and we cover a looooooooot of ground in terms of the fairy tale's history, the life of Charles Perrault, and our own ideas for a modern Sleeping Beauty. You can find the show @disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @goldenafternoon51 on Instagram! Feel free to write in at disneyreeltoreel@gmail.com. References: Basile, G. (...
When this podcast was conceived, explicit material was not in mind whatsoever. But this month, Anni (@Of Mice & Princesses) and I talk SEX, DRUGS, and WONDERLAND. That's right; what started as a focused discussion on the 1903 Alice later dissolved into a talk about the 1976 X-rated movie musical of the same name. It remains a fun, informative time, but uh... just know we are not above adult content here at DRtR. You can find the show @disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @goldenafte...
We take a quick break from the rankings, as historian J.B. Kaufman joins Wyatt to discuss the latest installment in his epic "Making of" books on classic Disney animation, this time devoted to 1940's Fantasia. Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari Links for Purchase: Mr. Kaufman's personal website: jbkaufman.com/worlds-conquer-art-and-making-walt-disney%E2%80%99s-fantasia Simon and Schuster: simonandschuster.com/books/Worlds-to-Conquer/J-B-Kaufman Amazon (for both hardcover ...
To make up for last episode's depressing subject matter, Wyatt and Frankie return to rank our favorite Disney Princesses. The Renaissance girlies will be featured in Part 2. Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Brewmasters. “Exclusive: Brenda Chapman No Longer Directing Pixar’s ‘Brave.’” Cartoon Brew, 18 Oct. 2010, https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/exclusive-brenda-chapman-no-longer-directing-pixars-brave-29877.html Ellis, Lindsay. “Reevaluating The Little Merm...
*Trigger Warning for discussions of addiction, alcohol and drug abuse, child exploitation, and language* Happy Halloween!!! Wyatt's back after a brief hiatus and joined by friend Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) to talk Dumbo. We try to bring some levity to an otherwise depressing, but insightful subject. "I'm afraid, need your aid, pink elephants on parade." Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Brogan, Scott. “The Pirate.” The Judy Room, www.thejudyroom.com/filmograph...
*Trigger Warning for discussions of sexual harassment* Happy Pride, everyone! Let's celebrate by discussing the antics of a pervy duck with Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick)! Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Amidi, Amid. “‘Three Caballeros’ Review by Wolcott Gibbs.” Cartoon Brew, 15 Jan. 2012, www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/three-caballeros-review-by-wolcott-gibbs-55104.html. Castro, Amida. “Solamente Una Vez de Agustin Lara para José Mojica.” YouTube, YouTube, 3 Nov. 2...
Every now and then, we must remember when the Mouse had our best interests at heart. Case in point: 1991's Beauty and the Beast. Queen Woman Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) returns to celebrate this tale as old as time. Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari *Art by esteesdave* References: Beauty and the Beast. Audio commentary by Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale, and Don Hahn, directed by Wise and Trousdale, Walt Disney Animation Studios / Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, 2002. DV...
We anticipate that our listeners will spend this weekend with their families and friends. But like the WDC, Wyatt, along with guests Frankie Sparks and Scott Eisenberg (@shoottheflick), just wants to get this latest live-action remake over with. "Kal-El, No!" Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Barnes, Brooks. “Snow White and the Seven Kajillion Controversies.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/business/snow-white-movie-...
Ah-hyuck! Not Just a Goof debuts on Disney Plus today, and Wyatt is joined by directors Kevin Lima and Eric Kimelton to briefly discuss the documentary and the impact of its subject, A Goofy Movie, on pop culture. "For the first time ever, we're seeing it I 2 I!" Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari *Art by rain1940_art* Resources: Disney Plus. “Not Just A Goof | Official Trailer | Disney+.” YouTube, YouTube, 3 Apr. 2025, www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkBfSMLGSkU. Send us a text
If you don't spend your Valentine's Day raising a little Midnight Madness, you're doing something wrong. Good thing Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) is a team player along for the ride! Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Ebert, Roger. “Junior High School Movie Review (1980).” Roger Ebert, 11 Jan. 1980, https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/junior-high-school-1980. “Midnight Madness Movie Review (1980).” Roger Ebert, 5 Mar. 1980, https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/midnig...
They say curiosity often leads to trouble... Wyatt and guest host / scholar Abigail Fine finally begin discussing 1951's Alice in Wonderland, beat by beat. Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari *Art by @johnmakesart* References: Carroll, L. (n.d.). Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The Project Gutenberg eBook of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. Retrieved August 3, 2022, from https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11/11-h/11-h.htm. Disney Ashman Demos: An Ashman & M...
"What do you do when things go wrong? Oh, you pod." Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Amidi, Amid. “Everybody Wanted to Sue Disney in 1940.” Cartoon Brew, 31 Dec. 2016, https://www.cartoonbrew.com/classic/everybody-wanted-to-sue-disney-in-1940-58472.html. Caselotti, Adriana, and Brian Sibley. “Snow White Speaks! Adriana Caselotti Answering Questiions for Brian Sibley.” SoundCloud, SoundCloud, 19 Dec. 2012, https://m.soundcloud.com/brian-sibley/snow-white-speaks...
'Tis the season for corporate shilling! Wyatt and Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) chat about Disney's first two network television specials for NBC and CBS. There's a lot to unwrap with these gifts, so pop open a bottle of Coke and enjoy. Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Disney History Institute. “Seasonal - One Hour in Wonderland.” YouTube, YouTube, 3 Dec. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3V4JCgnCQ8&t=1263s. erhoyt. “Variety (December 1951) : Variety : Fre...
Disney writer and historian Jim Fanning (@tulgeywoodtv) comes on the show to chat about... dragons. Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari *Art by @johnmakesart* References: Reitherman, Wolfgang, et al. “Sleeping Beauty.” Buena Vista Film Distribution Co, 1959. Solomon, Charles, and Eric Cleworth. “Walt’s Moving Illustration: The Making and Style of Sleeping Beauty.” The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, 1st ed., TASCHEN, Cologne, Germany, 2016, p. ...
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