Rewatching The Magic: A Disney Fan Podcast

RTM 191 - Nimona (2023)

Nimona was in devolopment at Blue Sky Studios when Disney shut it down after the purchase of 20th Century Fox. The film was picked up by Netflix and completed by Annapurna Pictures. We take a look at the film Disney threw away and see if that was the wise choice or not.
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/
The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/
The Trevor Project:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Reproductive rights are human rights.LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

RTM 190 - Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998)

Before Disney's current push of live-action remakes and deconstruction of their own tropes, there was 1998's Ever After: A Cinderella Story. We find out if a more grounded version of the classic story is a recipe for success.
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/
The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/
The Trevor Project:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Reproductive rights are human rights.LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

RTM 189 - Independence Day (1996)

In honor of the Fourth of July, we go back to the 1996 blockbuster, Independence Day. We discuss what makes this an annual viewing for many.
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/
The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/
The Trevor Project:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Reproductive rights are human rights.LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

RTM 188 - Doctor Who: Remberence of the Daleks (1988)

Our Doctor Who 60th anniversary retrospective continues with the Seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy. We end our look at the classic series with Remberence of the Daleks. Celebrating the show's 25th anniversary, we go back to where it all began. Coal Hill Scool and Foreman's Junkyard in 1963.
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/
The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/
The Trevor Project:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Reproductive rights are human rights.LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

RTM 187 - Ruby Bridges (1998)

This is a special Juneteenth episode. Ruby Bridges was one of the first black children to attend a desgregated white school during the 1960's.
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/
The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/
The Trevor Project:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Reproductive rights are human rights.LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

RTM 186 - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Before he Dails his Destiny, we go back to his first "final adventure" with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.  
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
The Logan Whitehurst Memorial Award for Excellence in Comedy Music - https://www.loganawards.com/
The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/
The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/
The Trevor Project:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Reproductive rights are human rights.LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

RTM 185 - The Owl House (2020)

Happy Pride Month! We take a trip to the Boiling Isles to discuss season 1 of The Owl House. We do our best to not underestimate Luz the human, warrior of peace. NOW EAT THIS, SUCKA!
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
The Logan Whitehurst Memorial Award for Excellence in Comedy Music:https://www.loganawards.com/
The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/
The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/
The Trevor Project:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Reproductive rights are human rights.LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

RTM 184 - Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos (1985)

Our Doctor Who 60th anniversary retrospective continues with the Sixth Doctor, Colin Baker. Vengence on Varos came at a time where the show was criticized for being too violent. We discuss this episode and see how well they handled that.
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
 
Other sounds:
Who Cares - Doctor In Distress 
 
The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/
The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/
The Trevor Project:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Reproductive rights are human rights.LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

RTM 183 - The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005)

We are joined by hoopy frood Adam Liebreich-Johnson this week. We celebrate Towel Day by taking a look at 2005's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. We discuss the universe created by the late Douglas Adams and the long road it took to get the film made. So put a Babelfish in your ear, grab your towel, and DON'T PANIC!
Adam on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BigBassBoneAdam on Instargram - https://www.instagram.com/bigbassbone/Adam on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bigbassboneAdam's band, The Poxy Boggards - http://www.poxyboggards.com/Triskaidickaphobia, The new album from The Poxy Boggards is available on all music streaming services
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Other sounds:The Eagles - Journey of the SorcererThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)Stephen Moore as Marvin the Paranoid Android - Reasons to be MiserableStephen Fry - Reason to be MiserableJoby Talbot - Journey of the SorcererHilary Summers, Kemi Ominiyi, and RSVP Voices - So Long and Thanks For All the FishNeil Hannon - So Long and Thanks For All the FishNeil Hannon - Song For Ten
The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/
The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/
The Trevor Project:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Reproductive rights are human rights.LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

RTM 182 - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)

Fresh off of making Re-Animator, Stuart Gordon and Brian Yuzna worked with Disney to create 1989's Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. We go back and see if this film about Teeny Weenie kids in a Big Backyard is true classic, or is it Grounded in 80's nostalgia?
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
The American Civil Liberties Union:https://www.aclu.org/
The National Network of Abortion Funds:https://abortionfunds.org/
The Trevor Project:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Reproductive rights are human rights.LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.