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J.J. and Nick
A Chronological Disney Timeline. Discussing and reviewing all Walt Disney Animation Studios weekly. Have a magical day.
Hi? Kept You Waiting Huh? That would be funny if this movie was still about video games. But it's about The Internet now and honestly it makes it worse of a franchise for it.
Us two jabronis sit here at make wrestling jokes for about 90 minutes. You'll enjoy. Or else you can take your phone, shine it up, turn it sideways and....well. Just put it in your pocket. It's ok. Smackdown Blvd. is not your final destination today.
A Cops Are Bunnies and they are here to be buddy buddy with a citizen they claim to trust and respect but instantly reach for the deterrent on their belt the second they get flustered. It's a fun movie and not weird in today's climate at all!
OH NO! WE ARE BACK! WITH A MARVEL MOVIE! Kind of. Only technically. But it's here. We are back. Well. We were back. This was taped months ago and then I definitely ruined the whole schedule again. But we have the next episode in the can already and are planning the next! This text is going to be outdated really fast! Why am I typing so much? I'm just excited I guess. ENJOY!
As we reach the icy cold season of.........spring......we bring to you the festive classic that took the world by storm. Frozen is finally here and we do not sing the Let It Go. I Promise. Although hindsight being 20/20, we probably should have. That's good content.
Live again from sunny Main Street USA, the hosts return to the studio to discuss yet another Disney cinematic masterpiece, the spine chilling horror of one Mr. Boogedy. This show is the podcast version and is presented as it originally aired on the date of April 1st, 2021.
We needed to reboot here. Actually I did. Here we are, we just talk about movies we've seen since we've last recorded a show together. STRAP IN.
So I guess in this episode I got it really wrong about when we did he last one. I don' know who that speaks more poorly of, myself or Winnie the Pooh. ANYWAY! It's the video game one now! The one that's not Tron! WOW!
Deep in the Hundred Acre Woods, you get a sequel. A weird self aware meta sequel. Up until this point, the main studio didn't do a lot of sequels. Was it worth their time? Join us as we watch the last traditional 2D animated film from the studio.
String up the lights, light up the tree. Grab some nog (before the government takes it a way) and learn some lessons along the way. Maybe. Probably not.
We are here at episode 50. We are powering towards the Season Finale. Disney starts their new life. Like a phoenix from the ashes, they rise and start making good movies again and the hits keep coming with Tangled. A weird weird adaption, and I'm using the word adaption loosely.
Disney goes for one more hail mary at hand drawn style 2D animation and really just swings for the fences. Is it a slam dunk? Can I fit one more sports phrase in here? Saddle up. Hop a river boat into the bayou and listen to us talk about the movie destined to snuff out Song of the South once and for all.
Only a few movies have ever gotten a Cinemascore from audiences of an F. This is one of them. Unclear still why that happened. Hop on in and listen to this thing. Brad Pitt is in it. It has to be at least a LITTLE good.
Part 2! I conned a good friend in Dali Dimovski, who has never seen this movie before and only knows the fact that it's the banned movie, and we discuss the views and politics behind the movie and if it's the right call to keep it locked away in the vault forever.
A mega sized two part episode. In this part, it's your usual fair of J.J. and Nick being really confused about who this movie is for. In this, the Disney Movie That Shall Not Be Named, we go inside the production, the history, and if it's really as bad as the rumors you've heard say it is. Maybe it's even worse! Join us!
We have the need....the need to get this movie over with. We aren't allowed to go and and go playin' with the boys, because that would put us in the danger zone. 2020 baby. But that doesn't stop of from talking about Top Gun. Top Gun. TOP GUN.
The Disney Revival Era is upon us. And it kicks off with...a talking dog trapped in his own little Truman Show. Well alright then. Let's see how this shakes out I guess.
This isn't a Space Family Robinson movie like I thought it was going to be. Like, REALLY REALLY not. It's not even all that funny. But join us as we are a start the journey into the Disney Revival era.
I have never read the books. He's read all the books. We both have totally different expectations. How do we feel?!
Back again again. With the followup to the last one. The Matrix sequels in which I had never seen on of until just before this show. Wild stuff.
Back! For real this time! What movie is it....oh god. Maybe we will just take another break instead.
Before we jump back in to some....movies. We need to decompress. The human world, it's a mess. So here is a preview of the coming soon Second Season of Disney Compendium! Disneyland!
As the Beyonder, I gather 3 jackasses (and close personal friends) and make them pit Earth's Mightiest Heroes against one another. Only they don't know what they'll be up against. A fun game to entertain mostly ourselves and hopefully you to.
Hey! Want to watch one of just the worst things to ever waste ink? Well here it is. I will not "Bust a moo" Neither of us will.
Jurassic Park. That's honestly all I have to say. I can't imagine anybody sitting down, putting this on, and thinking Jurassic Park is a bad movie. That's simply not rational thought.
Look. I'm going to level with you. Things aren't good. The world is falling apart, this movie absolutely blows, and we do everything we can to not talk about this movie. It's a short episode. We are in dark times. Both in the Disney timeline and just reality in genera. Things will get better. Again, in both senses.
WE'RE BACK! A PODCASTER STORY. First off, sorry I'm so quite. I did my best to fix it. I have a new setup. Treasure Planet is a bizarre little movie that the hosts mostly agree on, but you should just listen. It's great.
Everything old is new again, and every action movie takes a trip to Mexico! The Bad Boys are back! Do Martin Lawrence and Will Smith have what it takes to overcome a years long absence and Bad Boys II? Let's talk it out.
Every great story must come to a close. No more after this. Nope. Everything wrapped up in a neat little package. Happy epilogues for everybody. HOORAY!
BEHOLD! What mystery lies ahead? What film is the first compendium of the new year going to be about?! Know this: only one may enter here, one whose worth lies far within. A diamond in the rough.
Join us as I yell at my friend for being too insightful about one of the greatest movies and sequels of all time. The Empire Strikes Back episode if full of stories, behind the scenes action, financials and see if you can figure out where I said the F word!
BACK IN TIME! Join us as the hosts travel back to 1977 (and before that even) a time when they weren't even alive to discuss on of this most important movies in the history of the art and give you so many facts you might start to think that you were Lucas himself. Strap in. I have a good feeling about this.
There are only a few good adaptions of this story and this is one of the ones at the top of list and we let you know it time and time and time again.
This is it. The FINAL STAR WARS. No more. Ever again. The end of an era. Nothing can ever change that so long has Lucas has a say in it. Can he deliver on the promises made over the decades? Probably! Let's find out!
The most reviled and hated (almost as much as Anakin hates sand) Star War is here, and the two hosts gush about it. Mostly. Join us on a journey of clones, bounty hunters, and political intrigue. Begun, this Clone War has.
In what is probably Disney's most human movie they've done in decades, which is funny since one character isn't, the hosts go on a Hawaiian roller coaster ride in this Elvis infused 2002 classic.
Look. I'm not going to beat around the bush here. We were not looking for to this one. It's definitely not a highlight of the studios output and we just...we just couldn't. Our pain is your joy though! It's a good episode, but I've got some bias.
Introducing a new ongoing series, starting with a 6 part series exploring the entire world of Star Wars from two men that love Star Wars maybe too much, all 6 Lucas movies at least. Sure to be a hit with the kids. ENJOY! (More to come, not just Star Wars) Music for this episode was created by my co-host.
Hey, I know I said "Hey, this will go up the day Disney+ launches" and then it didn't But I ALSO said I know it won't because I'm awful and I was right. Today, it's about the best of the best of Disney's afternoon classics. This episode was hand chosen by Nick and it's got both of us almost singing.
The Vault! Where the racial stereotypes go to either die or be preserved for another generation to enjoy! When you need to make future money off a movie? The Vault! Need a single frame from a short nobody remembers from 1948? The Vault! And also lots and lots of things not related to the vault at all are discussed. Enjoy!
The year 2000 brought us a lot of content. This is one of them. What do you get when a film falls apart at the seams and just becomes something completely different with 90% less Sting than originally intended? Here you go. As a bonus, we also include a lengthy discussion about the fully filmed, but never release (but easy to find now) documentary covering the whole mess of a production. BOOM BABY!
In a post Jurassic Park world, Disney tries their own hand at Pixar and well...
With a stunning history of who is responsible to it existing to trying to drop in every Dinosaur movie you could think of, this episode has it all.
IN THE YEAR 2000, Roy Disney wants to make a new Fantasia and Eisner wants him to shut up so he lets him. What is the final product? Tune in and find out. (Note, I'm aware of the the audio issue missing a couple seconds on the front of the episode, the problem will be fixed in future episodes.)
Well. Here it is. The end of the era known as the Disney Renaissance. And what a way to go out. Just a long wet raspberry of a movie. Join the hosts as they try and talk about anything else BUT Tarzan for 90+ minutes.
Can the two hosts talk about Chinese culture without embarrassing themselves? Let's find out! Disney takes on the topic of female representation. Do they nail the landing or stumble like fools. This 1998 classic is the penultimate Disney Renaissance film. It's genuinely kind of exciting to think about.
IS HE SWEET? OUR FAVORITE FLAVOR. Disney takes a shot at ancient mythology. Is their aim true and pure? Or do they miss the target again as the Renaissance draws closer to a close? TUNE IN! James Woods is a vile villain, and is also Hades in this movie! Enjoy!
Coming at you like a giant vat of molten lead, the gang talks about The Hunchback of Notre Dame, as we wind down the Disney Renaissance, the quality of animation remains high, but what about everything else? Join us. Shall you?
Hey. Disney went historical. You can guess how well that went. Done with the best of intentions or a cynical attempt to diversify their princess portfolio? Tune in and listen to the hosts really try and find the good in this one. ENJOY!
WHOOPS! J.J. has been too busy to be able to put together the actual next Episode. That's OK! Let's just wing it. What can we talk about? Anything! The Past, The Present, and the Future of Compendium but mostly just two friends talkin' about Disney. And fixing the top ranking lists. It's fun! Enjoy!
Take one part Shakespeare and one part a classic Japanese anime/manga, smash them together, and you get your first "Completely Original Idea" from Disney! One of the most cherished and beloved movies from the company of all time. How can we ruin this one! Let's see!
The hosts spend most of the time actually talking about two movies but really the focus is the 1992 classic Aladdin and there really isn't much to say that's funny here. I'd use one of my 3 wishes to probably watch Aladdin. And lots of money. Definitely lots of money.
Now you can be OUR guest as we spend the next 2+ hours talking about a 85 minute film and don't care. Sadly, no clocks join us in song. Though you could say the hosts are a couple of dumbbells.
Released 4 years after the American People decided they were done with being interested in Australia, and the second movie in the Disney Renaissance, but sandwiched in between Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, this movie never stood a chance. But is it good? Is it memorable? Do the hosts even remember watching it? Listen and find out!
Join us under the sea where contracts mean nothing, the prince is dumb as a sack of hammers, and all of your expensive jewels disappear to.
Billy Joel in a Disney movie. What could possibly go wrong? Somebody yelling OLIVER TWIST WITH DOGS is the only thing that got this movie greenlit and it shows. Enjoy this journey with us.
One of the most significant films in the library of Disney. Not for cultural impact, awards, or long term visibility, no. It saved the animation studio from being shuttered and that's kinda big. The hosts are here to enjoy this Vincent Price movie featuring other characters.
The Eisner Era is upon us. The hosts talk about the movie, but also just kinda talk about whatever they want that's not associated with the movie. Is it great? Is it a dud? It's the most expensive cartoon Disney has made at the the time and they really went all in on everything except the plot. The hosts lose the plot too, but that's to be expected.
The hosts hope that you don't love this movie. Because if you do, you're going to be cross with them. A movie that is mostly just just a bad episode of "Fear Thy Neighbor" and you get the behind the scenes mess that is Fox and the Hound. Based on an absolutely horrifying book that kills just everything that moves which is the opposite of this movie.
Boy. We just don't remember any of this. Two mice get entangled in a Goonies movie and some stuff goes down. It's wild.
The most wonderful thing about podcasts, is podcasts are wonderful things. Their hosts are made out of junk food, their rss feeds really sings. Their talky, jokey, dopey, nerdy fun fun fun fun fun. But the most wonderful thing about podcasts is we're absolutely not the only one....
Look. This is not hyperbole when I say this is probably the most significant Disney related podcast in the history of the format and I stand by that. The hosts are here, and they are firing on all cylinders as the fabric of the Disney Animated Universe is torn asunder.
Jungle Book 2: Robin Hood is a curious case of Disney indulgence. Endless heart and a pivotal scene consisting entirely of reused animation, this is the one true Cult Classic Disney animation. A true love it or hate venture.
They learned their lesson. 101 dogs was too many. That's just too many dogs. But this might also still be too many cats. Especially the culturally insensitive one. But still, if you love 101 Dalmatians and jazz music this is for you.
I don't think it's wise to take that boy to the human village. He has no idea what's going on there and they will treat him horribly. He's used to living off of bugs and fruit. Now he's gonna watch the village hunt his friends. That won't go well. Anyways. Hakuna Matata I think.
Transported to an alternate universe where a nanny is the most powerful being in the universe and she uses her limitless powers to mess with well to do parents. The hosts are going to do everything they can to not get on the bad side of this omnipotent force of chaos.
The hosts embark on a journey to a time on swords and stones eternally retold. I guess. The sword and stone are only in the movie for about 90 seconds but that's okay. You are given an extended look at the mating rituals of squirrels! Join us, shall you?
You have to be careful looking this movie up on the internet. They are very specific with 101 Dalmatians and One Hundred and One Dalmatians being totally different. The hosts will argue the Simpsons adaption being better, but that's a different episode.
The hosts watch the only Legend of Zelda movie that you will ever need to see. A bunch of gorgeous scenery is on display while paper thin characters dance around and the entire plot hinges on a teenager using spinning wheel. It's a brilliant plan and nothing could ever go wrong.
Packed with more stereotypes than plot, the hosts share a big plate of conversation of the 1955 classic Lady and the Tramp and learn that the timeline of this movie is utter nonsense.
J.J. is lost and alone and abandoned by his host but that's okay because he's kidnapped from his home and put in a very dangerous involving pirates, bombs, and a very very jealous magical fairy. It's a really bad situation but he makes it through. Barely.
Disney decided it was time to stop having things called plot and sense and just adapt a nonsense story that's a stream on consciousness. And it was great. We are all a little mad here and this movie just makes us even more so.
God bless us everyone. Scrooge, despite being named Scrooge, took his time to do a version of a Christmas and it was totally worth it and Goofy is the on Jacob Marley and the rest are just pretenders to the throne. Please enjoy a very special non-sequential, non-canonical episode of Disney Compendium.
The hosts rejoice. The 40s are behind them and they will never have to go to the cartoon world of Latin America or 8 minutes of tug boats set to music. They are free and they get to celebrate the comic Silver Age of Disney with on of their all time bests. Sit back, gather up your mice, and sing along.
The end of the 40s and the end of the package pictures. Finally. We are moving right along footloose and fancy free. We end the 40s on a high note with the best of the package pictures and and the inspiration for one of the most memorable rides at the theme parks. The hosts are free from their torture. Forever?
Hi. J.J. here. I just needed to tell you that we are almost finished with this gauntlet. This movie is is bad, but that's okay. We both have a good head on our shoulders and won't crack under pressure. Plus there aren't any ventriloquists this week, so that helps the sanity level. Please enjoy this last bit of hard work and then it's off to the races.
4 movies into the gauntlet of 1940s package films and the hosts finally get a bone tossed to them. A two part film and both are very good. Dumbo 2: Grin and Bear It and Starving Mickey: A Giants Tale are breaths of fresh air. They still try to ruin it with ventriloquism though.
Well. The war is over. That doesn't mean that the money is suddenly back. Disney needs money and needs it now. Put all the things we couldn't finish into one movie. That one story where the dude murders the singing whale. That should win back the kids. Enjoy. (Sorry about some of the spotty audio)
Things are dire here at the Disney Compendium studios. We are stuck in a feedback loop of Latin America themed features and must break the curse. This time it's longer and that's both a blessing and curse. But that's okay. I'm certain next week we will be back to just normal single subject films.
HOOOOOO BOY. This is just an ordeal. The hosts don't know what to do with themselves. A movie made with all the heart of a typical school short film, they wasted 42 minutes and might actually know less about Latin America than when they started. But at least this is all behind them now. Now let's just sit back, take a big sip of coffee and see what movie is next week...
The hosts were lost in the woods for several days and almost starved to death because Bambi taught them that hunting leads to 75 minutes of mostly nothing happening and a weird cash grab sequel.
Two outcasts that are mocked show their strength by just keep moving forward despite clowns constantly mocking them. But enough about the hosts. Lets talk about a goofy big eared elephant.
We are classically trained goofballs that love high art and there is no greater high art than Mickey Mouse being lazy and really really paying for it in the end. So join us as we talk about that.
Some could argue the hosts have wooden heads but Pinocchio taught us all that it is okay and that nobody seems worried IN THE SLIGHTEST of wood people just hanging out. Join us as we talk about the nightmares we are forced to endure in this 1940 classic.
Disney Compendium is a unique cronological tour through the history of Walt Disney Animation Studios historic library of feature length animated films. History, trivia, critiques, and banter. Join us on this journey.
In 1934 it was decided that the company was going to move away from short films and jump in the the uncharted waters of Feature Length animation. It was a move that could have either destroyed the studio, or lock it in as the king of the industry.