Rewatching The Magic: A Disney Fan Podcast

Spooky Season continues! To celebrate the final season of Solar Opposites, we are joined by series character lead and former art director, Lindsay Smith, to discuss the show's two Halloween specials. Episodes discussed: A Sinister Halloween Scary Opposites Solar Special The Solar Opposites Halloween Special Part 2: The Hunt for Brown October Lindsay Smith on social media - https://bsky.app/profile/thalinz.bsky.social   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

Spooky Season begins! Disney's ZOMBIES franchise uses monsters as an allegory for race relations. We discuss the first film's messages of acceptance and how that message was delivered.   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

We follow That Darn Cat around town to see if this movie is about bank robbers who hold a hostage or two young women and their boyfriend troubles. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

We pop it, lock it, and polka dot it to see if Hannah Montana is truly the "Best of Both Worlds". Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

Ain't no rules says a dog can't play basketball. We find out if Air Bud is still king of the court. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

This court is now in session. My Cousin Vinny for the defense. Does this film have a case as a comedy classic? We give our arguments on the matter. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

Does Bambi still leave us twitterpated? We take a look at the last film of Disney's Golden Era to find out. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

Little Voice stars Jane Horrocks as LV, an introverted young woman with an amazing singing voice. We discuss the film's origins as a stage production, and the themes of abuse and loss. Our first dive into the Disney-owned era of Miramax. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

After 14 years, King of the Hill has returned with a new season. We go back to Arlen, grab a cold one with the guys in the alley, and discuss episodes and character moments from the first 13 seasons of the show.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

With a new "Freakier" sequel out, we get into the 2003 version of Freaky Friday. We discuss the similarities and differences to the 1976 original film, as well as the odd choice for Jamie Lee Curtis to dress like Stevie Nicks. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

WE ARE BACK! The hiatus is over! Rewatching The Magic returns to its original schedule on August 11th, 2025! We will be discussing the 2003 version of Freaky Friday, just in time for the new sequel. Music: Channel Intro 5 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12411-channel-intro-5 All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, Rewatching The Magic will be going on hiatus for the foreseeable future. We will attempt to release shorts/reels and episodes on a sporadic basis until we are able to bring the show back full time. Thank you to all of our listeners for joining us on our podcast journey so far. We will return. We just don't know when. Keep subscribed to our podcast feed and our social media outlets for future updates. Music: Channel Intro 5 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12411-channel-intro-5 All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

We see London. We see France. At two tales, we take a glance. Two adaptations of classic literature starring Mickey Mouse and friends.  The Prince and The Pauper (1990) Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (2004) Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

With the final season of Andor being released, we're going to the film that introduced us to Cassian, 2016's Rogue One. From digitally resurrecting dead actors to showing why Darth Vader has his reputation, we find out if this film is one with The Force. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

We taking ourselves out to the ballgame with 1994's Angels in the Outfield. We discuss the 1051 film this was sort-of based om, the baseball strike that happened the same year, and some other films that came out around the same time. Is this movie the answer to our prayers? Or is it a swing and a miss? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE. We still have March Madness as we hit the court with 1992's White Men Can't Jump. One of Woody Harrelson's first steps to becoming a leading man during the ending days of Cheers. And just before Wesley Snipes became an action star. Does this movie a slam dunk? Or does it never get enough lift to hit the rim? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! We return to the Disney Channel Original Movies with 2001's The Luck of the Irish. Is this film blessed by the Land of Éire? Or is it just filled with blarney? Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

We go back to the golden era of Disney for one of their shortest films, 1941's Dumbo. We find out if this elephant can still fly. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

As Daredevil becomes Born Again, we go back to 2003 to the first theatrical film. Grab some Electric Nachos as we see if this film is without fear over 20 years later. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

We're off to Latin America to have a fiesta with the Three Caballeros. We celebrate the 80th anniversary by going into the events that led to the film's creation and the lasting association Panchio and Jose had with Donald Duck. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links:  https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic If you're able, please give blood. The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ Immigrant Legal Resource Center: http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life: http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.