Rewatching The Magic: A Disney Fan Podcast

RTM 123 - West Side Story (2021)

This week, we take a look at Steven Spielberg's reimagining of West Side Story. How does this interpretation compare to the 1961 film and the 1957 stage production? And what changes does this version have that makes it unique?
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

RTM 122 - Encanto (2021)

We conclude our look at the 2022 Best Animated Feature Oscar nominees with Encanto. What's the real reason that We Don't Talk About Bruno?
Also discussed:Obi-Wan Kenobi trailerMs. Marvel Trailer
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:Jessica Darrow - Surface Pressure (Jazz cover w/Mike Elizondo)Punk Rock Factory - Surface Pressure (Pop Punk Cover w/Jessica Darrow)jimlapbap - The Family Madrigal Madrigal

RTM 121 - Luca (2021)

We continue our look at the 2022 Best Animated Feature Oscar nominees with Pixar's Luca. Who is Bruno? And why does Disney have a problem with him?
Also discussed:Ciao Alberto
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

RTM 120 - Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)

For the next few weeks, we will be discussing Disney's movies up for Best Animated Feature at the 2022 Oscars. First, we travel across the land of Kumandra in search of Raya and the Last Dragon.
Also discussed:The Marvel Netlfix shows moving to Disney+.
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Marscon 2022 - http://marscon.orgMarscon Comedy Music Track - http://marsconcomedy.wordpress.com

RTM 119 - Strange Magic (2015)

What if George Lucas did a film that tried to appeal to girls the way he felt Star Wars appealed to boys? What if that film was an animated musical? This week, we take a look at the last Lucasfilm project George Lucas had involvement in, and the first released under Disney, Strange Magic.
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:Love is Strange by Mickey & SylviaC'mon Marianne by Frankie Valli & The Four SeasonsIt Won't Be Long by Evan Rachel WoodMy New Philosophy by Kristen ChenowethIf I Were a Rich Man by Alfred MolinaYou Can't Win by Elijah KelleyRun and Tell That by Elijah KelleyBuffy the Vampire Slayer
Marscon 2022 - http://marscon.orgMarscon Comedy Music Track - http://marsconcomedy.wordpress.com

RTM 118 - Hidden Figures (2016)

This week, we discuss Hidden Figures. The story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson. Three black mathematicians who worked at NASA during the Space Race of the 1960's.
Also discussed:New trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.New trailer for Moon KnightRelease date announced for Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi.First trailer for Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

RTM 117 - Lady and the Tramp (1955)

In honor of Valentine's Day, we discuss the classic love story of Lady and the Tramp.
Also discussed:New Lightyear trailer2022 Oscar nominees announced
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:Peggy Lee - Why Don't You Do RightPeggy Lee - Johnny GuitarPeggy Lee - Fever

RTM 116 - Monsters, Inc. (2001)

This week, we head to the scare floor of Monsters, Inc. Does this early Pixar film still hold up over 20 years later?
Also discussed:"We Don't Talk About Bruno" reaches #1 on the US music charts.
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:Toy StoryMonsters, Inc.