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In these less than worry-free days, take a deep dive into the Disney back catalogue with Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian. We discuss the good, the bad, and the flat-out nonsensical in the Wonderful World of the Disney animated collection.

(Deep Dive begins at 43:40)

We have just met you and we already love you. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, Georgia, and eventually Megan (Ethan's run off with some balloons and an air blower) as we're heading, well, up in the Pixar animated film, Up. We're looking to invest in talking collars for our 218th episode as we discuss:

What is it that makes this film such a tearjerker
Is this a kids film by default? Does Pixar ever go another direction?
Is the plot regarding Kevin and Charles Muntz stupid
Who is Charles Muntz a caricature of?
We talk a lot about shapes
Ian and Hermes appear in the Coda to keep talking about Mystic River
Whether or not Up is the Best Film Ever

Catch so much more of Hermes on his podcast, The Scuttlebutt Podcast at . https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scuttlebutt-podcast/id1503504933 (Apple) or https://open.spotify.com/show/2n9CNB9X6QXnmvn78HBEoJ?si=ca1784afd4874ff3 (Spotify)

Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE

We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:

Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM
Hermes Auslander
James DeGuzman
Kirsti
Lina Oberholzer
Ensign Ian Davies
Chris Pedersen
Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)
Randal Silva
The Yeetmeister
Nate The Great
Rev Bruce
Cheezy (with a fish on a bike)
Andy Dickson
Richard
Ryan Kuketz
Dirk Diggler
Shai Bergerfroind
Stew from the Stew World Order podcast
NorfolkDomus

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

No, it's still not the Jungle Book. Sometimes the elements do mix. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, Ethan, Megan, and Georgia (We're all here for once) as we head to Element City in search of a better tomorrow in the Disney Pixar animated film, Elemental and we're joined by BFF of the BFE, Juleen who picked this week's selection and talks about her feelings during our endgame. We're haulin' glass in our 199th episode as we discuss:

Whether this film needed more intolerance to make the point they're making
If we judge this film more harshly than we should based on some sort of PIxar curve
We discuss which nationality's story we feel this is supposed to be suggesting
One of us almost don't survive the recording
We're joined by BFF of the BFE, Juleen, for the endgame
Whether or not Elemental is the Best Film Ever

Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE

We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:

Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM
Hermes Auslander
James DeGuzman
Lina Oberholzer
Ensign Ian Davies
Chris Pedersen
Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)
Randal Silva
The Yeetmeister
Nate The Great
Rev Bruce
Cheezy (with a fish on a bike)
Andy Dickson
Holly Callen
Richard
Ryan Kuketz
Dirk Diggler
Shai Bergerfroind
Stew from the Stew World Order podcast
Norfolk Dom
AJ from Nova Scotia

Catch more from Hermes in his pod "The Scuttlebutt Podcast" at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scuttlebutt-podcast/id1503504933

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Are we padding today? Maybe but today the Keeping It Loki boys are back with Glorious Purpose to break down the fifth episode of Season 2 of Loki "Science/Fiction" Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan and Ian as they breeze through this episode and feel like they're repeating the season to discuss, did we care about the branched versions of our main cast?, how much of this episode actually mattered and we will have time during the final episode?

It's spaghetti night for the Keeping It Loki boys as they are back with Glorious Purpose to break down the fourth (and surpsingly not final) episode of Season 2 of Loki "The Heart of the TVA"

Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types).

Join Ethan and Ian as they struggle to not jump to the end to discuss the climactic ending, how effect was Dox's character and a reflection on the season's first two episodes

Diversions! Early Sunday mornings! Mystical magicians and more as the Keeping It Loki boys return with Glorious Purpose to break down the third episode of Season 2 of Loki with episode 3, "1893"

Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types).

Join Ethan and Ian as Ethan brings a new MCU memoir no-holds barred book to the table with some major production revelations, a Timely discussion about a certain actor and some thoughts on the overall pacing of the season

The boys are continuing to search for their glorious purpose for Season 2 of Keeping It Loki to recap and discuss the second episode of Season 2 of Loki with "Breaking Brad"

Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types).

Join Ethan and Ian as Ian discusses his issue finding his footing today, did we feel like we skipped an episode of context?, was the writing purposely annoying or unintentional, and Ian brings another tantalising theory to the table.

The boys are back with their glorious purpose for Season 2 of Keeping It Loki to review, recap and discuss Season 2 of Loki, beginning with the premiere episode, "Ouroboros"

Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types).

Join Ethan and Ian for a delve into their personal MCU feelings, where people might have stopped keeping up, the charm and sweetness that is Ke Huy Quan and Ian shares a high stakes theory for this season.

We know each other - we're almost like friends from work. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, Ethan, and Georgia as we review Thor: Ragnarok as we kick off Funderstruck week en route to Thor: Love & Thunder. We hope you printed off enough pamphlets for your revolution in our 129th episode as we discuss:

Odin and how this film ruins his character
The mini-films that were Team Thor and how they helped shape Thor's character tweak in Ragnarok
Why this film plays so fast and loose with Asgard being a planet or a people
If people overpraise this film (or over criticise the 1st Thor film) because of Thor: The Dark World
How Taika Waititi got the gig to direct this film
We're joined by friends of the podcast Cheesy & Juleen
Is Karl Urban any good in this film?
Does this film suffer from a story problem?
We leave some technical glitches in at the end of this episode
Whether or not Thor: Ragnarok is the Best Film Ever.

Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE

We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:

Rev Bruce
Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM
Lina Oberholzer
Ensign Ian Davies
Chris Pedersen
Katie McRae
Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)
Randal Silva
The Yeetmeister
Nate The Great
Cheezy (with a fish on a bike)

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

0:00 - Opening Banter
6:40 - Deep Dive
2:09:40 - Endgame

This is where the fun begins” as the Best Film Ever Team ignite their Lightsabers to bring you “Show Me Wan Kenobi” as we cover Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi”, “Part VI”.

Show Me Wan Kenobi is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore Star Wars fanboy types) Join Jedi Masters Ethan and Ian as they cover the conclusion of this series finale to discuss:

Overall thoughts on the series as a whole
The Reva redemption arc
The issues within The rematch of the century
And Ethan goes on a weird tangent about Rise of Skywalker…again…

This is where the fun begins” as the Best Film Ever Team ignite their Lightsabers to bring you “Show Me Wan Kenobi” as we cover Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi”, “Part V”.

Show Me Wan Kenobi is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore Star Wars fanboy types) Join Jedi Masters Ethan and Ian as they cover the most divisive episode so far where

Ian embraces his dark side to discuss: Ian’s issues with Reva’s turn
Celebrate Tala’s epic conclusion
Ethan defends Star Wars and Midichlorians like his life defends on it
And how was L0LA handled this episode?

This is where the fun begins” as the Best Film Ever Team ignite their Lightsabers to bring you “Show Me Wan Kenobi” as we cover Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi”, “Part IIII”. Show Me Wan Kenobi is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore Star Wars fanboy types)

Join Jedi Masters Ethan and Ian as they get some Deja-vu on a second attempt after imperial interference so they can discuss:

Roken and his 20 second character turn
Ethan geeks out over references to a video game
A discussion about how the fandom has weaponised Rotten Tomatoes
And is Obi-Wan too bloodthirsty?

This is where the fun begins” as the Best Film Ever Team ignite their Lightsabers to bring you “Show Me Wan Kenobi” as we cover Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi”, “Part III”.

Show Me Wan Kenobi is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore Star Wars fanboy types) Join Jedi Masters Ethan and Ian as they discuss

who actually owns Star Wars?
the grudge match of the century
the ethics of voice modulation
the last week in the streaming wars
And are we heading towards a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi?

“This is where the fun begins” as the Best Film Ever Team ignite their Lightsabers to bring you “Show Me Wan Kenobi” as we cover Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi”, “Part II”.

Show Me Wan Kenobi is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore Star Wars fanboy types) Join Jedi Masters Ethan and Ian as they discuss:

Spice Girls and Daughters
Hadja the “Jedi”
and Ian finally gives into the dark side when it comes to Baby Leia

FIRST 43:50 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict

AFTER 43:50 it's a full spoiler review

This week we're headed to the Quantum Realm and trying to keep together conversations about multiverses and aberrant timelines and maybe missing where blowtorches were procured as Ian welcomes BFF of the BFE, Hermes Auslander from The Scuttlebutt Podcast to talk about the third in the Scott Lang trilogy in Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania. Is this Paul Rudd's best performance in the 3 films? Is Evangeline Lilly bad in this or just the victim of poor writing? Why did they replace Cassie Lang and is she better in this? How does Hermes know so much about theoretical physics? Is it possible that Ant-Man is only the 3rd most important character in this movie? Find out the answers to these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

Catch more of Hermes at The Scuttlebutt Podcast at:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scuttlebutt-podcast/id1503504933 (Apple) or https://open.spotify.com/show/2n9CNB9X6QXnmvn78HBEoJ?si=ca1784afd4874ff3 (Spotify)

“This is where the fun begins” as the Best Film Ever Team ignite their Lightsabers to bring you “Show Me Wan Kenobi” as we cover Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi”, “Part I”. Show Me Wan Kenobi is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore Star Wars fanboy types)

Join Jedi Masters Ethan and Ian to talk all things Star Wars as they recount:

The Ballad of Jimmy the Jedi
Where we disagree on The Last Jedi
Some praise for Moses Ingrim’s performance
Is Baby Leia annoying?
And celebrating the return of Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan.

The force is strong in our podcast. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew as finish off George Lucas' original Space Western Trilogy by settling some love triangles in really disturbing ways in Return of the Jedi. We're substituting Ewoks for Wookies in our 120th episode as we discuss:

What John Williams' son is famous for
Just how many people played Darth Vader in this film
Carrie Fisher's request for the costuming in this film
George Lucas' reaction to Boba Fett's cult following
How one group of the film's characters protested
Ethan tries to apologise for so many things
Ian brings up a long overdue bet
We discuss just how much foresight George Lucas had for this trilogy
Which character this film wastes throughout
Which Friend of the Podcast has an evil twin
Ian shares his newest guilty pleasure phone game
Whether or not Return of the Jedi is the Best Film Ever.

Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

0:00 - Opening Banter

8:00 - Reflections & Corrections

14:45 - Shoutouts

23:30 - Deep Dive

2:31:10 - Endgame

FIRST 32:15 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict

AFTER 32:15 it's a full spoiler review

This week we're headed to New York City (in many different universes) with Ethan, Georgia, and Ian chatting all things Marvel as we traverse the multiverse with the following questions: Will Wanda get comeuppance for Westview? Is this film too scary for a 12A/PG-13 rating? Is Benedict Cumberbatch's performance the best in his own film? Where does Marvel go from here? We answer all these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

Summon the suit and learn your hieroglyphs as the Best Film Ever Team come together to bring you “Dancing in the Moon Knight” as we cover the final episode of Disney+’s “Moon Knight”, “Gods and Monsters”. Dancing In The Moon Knight is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types).

Join Ethan and Ian as they witness Amit’s return and discuss whether or not this finale broke the MCU series curse, was a major reveal and story beat left too late?, are we feeling tired with the Disney+ shows?, and our overall thoughts on Moon Knight as a series

Summon the suit and learn your hieroglyphs as the Best Film Ever Team come together to bring you “Dancing in the Moon Knight” as we cover Disney+’s “Moon Knight”, “Asylum”. Dancing In The Moon Knight is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types).

Join Ethan and Ian as they come back from their own ancestral plain to discuss a greater understanding of Mark’s backstory, our own connection to Steven through, Ian gives a story how he can relate to Mark’s history and does this episode break the MCU curse of penultimate episodes?

Summon the suit and learn your hieroglyphs as the Best Film Ever Team come together to bring you “Dancing in the Moon Knight” as we cover Disney+’s “Moon Knight”, “The Tomb”. Dancing In The Moon Knight is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types).

Join Ethan and Ian as they discuss the world-shattering revelation and wax poetic about Lost, the clear reminders of Brendan Fraiser’s “The Mummy” and Indiana Jones, and how much we’re wanting to return each week compared to other MCU shows to the point.

Summon the suit and learn your hieroglyphs as the Best Film Ever Team come together to bring you “Dancing in the Moon Knight” as we cover Disney+’s “Moon Knight”, “The Friendly Type”. Dancing In The Moon Knight is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan and Ian as they discuss if there are more than Marc and Steven, the talent of May Calamawy, the gods puppeteering humans and Khonshu’s interesting normalisation.

Summon the suit and learn your hieroglyphs as the Best Film Ever Team come together to bring you “Dancing in the Moon Knight” as we cover Disney+’s “Moon Knight”, “Summon the Suit”. Dancing In The Moon Knight is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan and Ian as they become enamoured with the show’s cinematography, Oscar Issac’s performance as Steven and Mark, little behind the scenes QR codes, an exposition slog and the loveable villain of Ethan Hawke’s Arthur Harrow

Your favourite TransAtlantic Disney podcasting crew continue to try their hands at a little TV review with the latest offering from Marvel Studios with Moon Knight. Ian and Ethan are fighting over the suit in this series and much like Steven & Marc we're jumping between American & British accents as we discuss:

Is this a bit too Venom for people?
Ethan's lack of geographical knowledge rears its head once again
Why does the gift shop manager have hiring power over the tour guides?
We gush over both Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke to this point
Why doesn't missed steak girl phone Stephen?
We discuss British trading laws for Sundays and how it impacts the narrative presented
Ian and Ethan both give their first impressions of the series, having never seen it before
Would we ground the Moon Knight pilot or is it Cleared for Takeoff?

We're going to talk about Encanto this week but is it possible to do that without talking about Bruno? Join your favourite Disney podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan and Georgia as we review Georgia's pick and our newest film we've ever reviewed. We're waiting for our gift in our 73rd episode as we discuss:

The future and economics of cinema
Are we ready to go back in mass crowds
We share a bit about Bob Saget
Ian gushes about Pop Tarts
We question what exactly is magically alive in this film and what isn't
Somehow we link this film to Extreme Makeover
Why is the house such a jerk in this film? Why is the family?
Who gets forgiven FAR too easily in this film
Does this film borrow from a lot of other films? Is it too much?
Does this movie get the ending wrong?
Why do we cry at movies? We analyse the possibilities
We don't talk about Ellie
Whether or not Encanto is the Best Film Ever

Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE

We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support:

Rev Bruce
Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM
Andrew Olszewski
Lina Oberholzer
Ian Davies
Chris Pedersen
Randal Silva

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

0:00 - Opening Banter

11:10 - Shoutouts

28:30 - Deep Dive

1:35:45 - Endgame

Ready your bow and refill your quiver for the final time as the Best Film Ever team come round the table this Christmas to discuss Episode 6 the final episode of Disney+’s “Hawkeye”, “So This is Christmas”. HawkGuys is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan and Ian as they wrap this entire series up, go over Ian’s first impressions of the Kingpin, the results are in for a Kraft Dinner/Mac and Cheese debate and reflect on the MCU shows of 2021

Ready your bow and refill your quiver as the Best Film Ever team come round the table this Christmas to discuss Episode 5 of Disney+’s “Hawkeye”, “Ronin”. Hawkguys is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan and Ian as they discuss if this is a filler episode, a heated debate on box Mac and cheese, Ethan gives Ian a quick recap on Kingpin

Ready your bow and refill your quiver as the Best Film Ever team come round the table this Christmas to discuss Episode 4 of Disney+’s “Hawkeye”, “Partners, Am I Right?”. Hawkguys is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Ian and Georgia as they discuss Spider-Man booking issues, is Clint and Kate’s dynamic becoming boring?, Who is Pugh? and do we have time for this?

Ready your bow and refill your quiver as the Best Film Ever team come round the table this Christmas to discuss Episode 3 of Disney+’s “Hawkeye”, “Echoes”. Hawkguys is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Ian and Georgia as they discuss spin-offs of spin-offs, detour for some pizza talk, is Maya’s uncle over the hill?

Ready your bow and refill your quiver as the Best Film Ever team come round the table this Christmas to discuss Episode 2 of Disney+’s “Hawkeye”, “Hide and Seek”. Hawkguys is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Ian and Georgia as they discuss the youth of the MCU, LARPing while a superhero, a weird knowledge of Olympics Controversies and talk a little bit about Hawkeye

Ready your bow and refill your quiver as the Talking The MIckey team come round the table this Christmas to discuss Episode 1 of Disney+’s “Hawkeye”, “Never Meet Your Heroes”. Hawkguys is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Ian and Georgia as they discuss opinions on Hawkeye the character, Disney’s credit controversy, get off-topic one too many times and celebrate an appearance of friend of the podcast Simon Callow back on our screens.

FIRST 27:50 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict

AFTER 27:50 it's a full spoiler review

It's another Sunday edition of See It Or Skip It and this time we're talking about Marvel's Eternals. Liam, Georgia and Ian discuss the latest in Kevin Feige's masterplan. Was this a good film? Are there too many new characters to keep track of? Are we ready for a less comedic Marvel film? Are there too many Game of Thrones references in this film? Did Eternals bear a striking resemblance to a popular computer game? How much realism do we want in our superhero films? We answer all these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of Eternals and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

It's a tale as old as time and a tune as old as song, but what happens when you get both the tale and the tune wrong? Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Georgia - Ethan's stuck in an enchanted wardrobe - as we review the first animated movie to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, Beauty and the Beast as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. We're hoping to find something there that wasn't there before in our 72nd episode as we discuss:

Just how early it was when Walt Disney wanted to try his hand at Beauty & The Beast
A member of the BFE makes a link between Rocky & this film that you're going to have to hear to believe
Do we glamourise Gaston and only remember the version of him from the song, and ignore the rest?
What trend does this film begin that still occurs to this day
Can we overlook the Stockholm Syndrome of the film
We suggest some gruesome alternative endings
Who exactly is Mrs Potts singing to in Be Our Guest?
Is there a better first song than 'Belle'?
There's a great back story about the title song (yes, it is the title song)
Whether or not Beauty & The Beast is the Best Film Ever.

Support the BFE with a donation at https://linktr.ee/bestfilmeverpod

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

0:00 - Opening Banter

12:48 - Shoutouts

27:25 - Deep Dive

2:07:00 - Endgame

What's This? What's This? There's powder everywhere. Join your favourite Disney podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, and Georgia - as we review the most popular film that intersects the Venn Diagram of Christmas and Halloween in The Nightmare Before Christmas. We're taking 12 photographs a second in this episode as we discuss:

The sheer amount of work this film was to make
Why the first screenwriter had to be replaced
Why Disney switched this to the Touchstone brand
Why this film is remembered so fondly
Exactly how long the love story is in this film
Ian suggests an alternate title for this movie
Georgia talks more about Jim Cavaziel and his ordeal in The Passion of the Christ
Who should take the credit for this film? The producer (Burton) or the director (Henry Selick)
We try and discuss the difference between fate and free will
Which actor steals a key scene by not saying a word
We reveal Tier 2 of the BFE Patreon
Whether or not The Nightmare Before Christmas is the Best Film Ever.

Support the BFE with a donation at https://linktr.ee/bestfilmeverpod

Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Timestamps for this episode:

0:00 - Opening Banter

13:55 - Shoutouts

25:20 - Deep Dive

1:24:25 - Endgame

FIRST 27:30 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict

AFTER 27:30 it's a full spoiler review

Three members of the BFE went to see Shang-Chi (that all rhymed) - 1 was excited, 1 was pessimistic, and 1 was ambivalent. How did we come out though? Georgia, Liam and Ian are here to run through their first feelings on Marvel's first film to feature an overwhelmingly Asian cast in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. How did all that kung fu measure up when put inside a Marvel movie? How did this compare to another family-based Marvel film in Black Widow? Was the villain a step too far in believability? Which Marvel cameos were here and how did we feel about them? What is Disney's next marketing tool fresh out of this film? We answer all these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of Shang-Chi and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

FIRST 29:00 are a spoiler-free review with our See It/Skip It verdict

AFTER 29:00 it's a full spoiler review

For a film that was delayed on 3 separate occasions, it’s only fitting that we had to record this episode twice. Liam and Ian went and saw Black Widow (one in the Cinema, one on Disney Plus) .What is it like to have a first viewing of a Marvel film on the small screen? Was it worth the wait? Is it necessary as a Marvel film? Did the knowledge that Natasha survives everything ruin the ability to build tension in this film? How did the supporting cast handle the film? And what percentage of the time is Ray Winstone actually trying a Russian Accent? We answer all these questions and more in our "See It or Skip It" review of Black Widow and then we tell you whether you should SEE IT or SKIP IT.

We're sitting across a table talking to each other about an episode where the characters spent the episode sitting across a table from each other and talking. We’re back with glorious purpose with our analysis of Episode 6 of Disney's 'Loki' original series, "Journey into Mystery.” Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Liam, Ian and Georgia for a conversation about a captivating performance from Jonathan Majors and if we can rank this alongside the other Disney Plus MCU series as this one had a significant key element different.

We’re back with glorious purpose with our analysis of Episode 5 of Disney's 'Loki' original series, "Journey into Mystery.” Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Liam, Ian and Georgia for a fitting reunion on a divisive episode as they discuss fan service vs quality, has the show jumped the shark (or alligator) and a fun conversation on what’s padding and what’s character development.

We’re back with glorious purpose with our analysis of Episode 4 of Disney's 'Loki' original series, "The Nexus Event” Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Liam and Ian for a rather flat-looking roundtable as Ethan’s been pruned and Georgia's in a time-loop cell to discuss what it’s like to love yourself, parallels with The Last Jedi and just when on earth (or Lamentis) this ending is leading.

This week we're Keeping It Lo-Three as we're back with glorious purpose with our analysis of Episode 3 of Disney's 'Loki' original series, "Lamentis."

Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Liam and Ian for a roundtable as we discuss Doctor Who audition tapes, whether we witnessed a progressive moment for Disney/MCU or just lip service, what love is, which parts of this felt like a video-game cut-scene and whether this episode was merely filler or actual character development?

We're back with glorious purpose with our analysis of Episode 2 of Disney's 'Loki' original series, "The Variant." Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Georgia, Liam, and Ian for a roundtable as we discuss the storytelling shortcuts, a hotly debated fight scene, renaissance fairs and Ethan picks a new introductory line for episode 2.

Much like Loki - we were gone for a while but now we're back - did you miss us? Well, we're back with glorious purpose reviewing a Marvel Original Series on Disney Plus in Marvel's "Loki", with our analysis of Episode 1, "Glorious Purpose." Keeping It Loki is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Georgia and Ian for a roundtable as we discuss the TVA, diminishing returns on infinity stones, if Marvel cheated on time travel and character development and we come up with some pseudonyms for the 2012 Loki character.

This week we're heading back to the 1940s to find a skinny kid who doesn't know enough to run away from a fight. Join your favourite Disney Podcasters – Ellie, Ethan, Georgia and Ian – as we try to sneak into the war from any recruiting center in Brooklyng. Questions we asked this week include: Why did Chris Evans not want to play Cap? Why did Stanley Tucci agree to play this role? Why don't Cap's trousers shred when he grows? Does Peggy overreact to the kiss between Cap and Marjorie Tyrell? Is Tommy Lee Jones ever bad in any movie? Is this a better film than Iron Man? Is it possible to view this film in a vacuum or do you have to consider everything they're setting up for later? We also have an important announcement at the end of the episode.

If that wasn't enough for you, we've got some more content from friend of the podcast, Andrew, in our Pause for the Parks segment.

So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey).

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This week we're heading to Cloud City in search of an old friend. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Ethan, Ellie, Georgia - and Liam from Best Film Ever - as we're trying to fix the hyperdrive and avoid getting eaten. It's a Mandela Effect of a 68th episode as we discuss:

How the sequel came about
The Mandela effect of the most famous line in the film.
We moan a bit about the CGI that's been inserted into the film
Which famous line from the film was ad-libbed
Whether or not this is the best film in the Star Wars Franchise
Which face of the franchise was different due to an automotive accident
Who was most angry at not being clued in to the twist ending
We have a challenging discussion about fandom, nostalgia and a sense of ownership over media products
Whether or not The Empire Strikes Back is the Best Film Ever

Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor

Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

This week we're heading out in search of a clownfish with a dodgy fin. Join your favourite Disney Podcasters – Ellie, Ethan, and Ian - Georgia's locked up in a fishtank in Sydney – as we hang ten on the East Australian Current towards Sydney in Finding Nemo. Questions we asked this week include: How long did the pitch meeting for this have to be? Who was the original cast voice actor of Marlin? Why shouldn't we say that all drains lead to the ocean? Who was the one critic that said this was a bad movie and what was their excuse? Which voice actor was released from the project after refusing to emulate their iconic sitcom voice? Why was the shark called 'Bruce'? How does Ethan not know how long Robbie Williams has been famous for? For a second straight week we ask whether New Zealand is bigger than Australia? and what motivated director Andrew Stanton

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We're back for the final episode reviewing Marvel's "The Falcon & The Winter Solider", with our analysis of Episode 6, "One World, One People" Falcon & The Weekly Soldier is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Liam and Ian for a roundtable as we discuss Sam's makeover, Karli V Walker in character writing and just where exactly do we see this leading

This week we're talking about a princess who might not want to be a princess anymore - somebody call Oprah. Join your favourite Disney Podcasters – Ellie, Ethan, Georgia and Ian – as we grab our electric scooters and head to San Francisco with The Princess Diaries. Questions we asked this week include: Is there anyone who does the ugly duckling tale better than Anne Hathaway? Is it a requirement of the Genovian prime minister to open all official state functions in song? Why is Mia even friends with Lily and when does she decide that she wants to be with Michael? Does this film waste both Sandra Oh and Hector Elizondo? Why does the American press have power over the Genovian crown? Why is there a race against time at all? and perhaps most importantly, why does Genovia hold their independence ball outside of Genovia and in San Francisco?

If that wasn't enough for you, we've got some more content from friend of the podcast, Andrew, in our Pause for the Parks segment.

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We're back with another episode reviewing Marvel's "The Falcon & The Winter Solider", with our analysis of Episode 5, "Truth" Falcon & The Weekly Soldier is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Liam and Ian for a roundtable as we discuss boats and bros, did Sokovia get an awful memorial and just when will Elaine tell me to shut up

This week we're planting apples and towing ocean liners while blaming everything on the samba in the 1948 package film, Melody Time. Join your favourite Disney Podcasters – Ellie, Ethan, and Ian – Georgia’s been sent out to international waters – as we howl at the moon about this motley crew of animated shorts. Questions we asked this week include: Just how close to a waterfall would you ice skate? When is a piece from Fantasia better than a piece from Fantasia? What's a bussell? Which nations is New Zealand larger than? Who is responsible for Ethan's geography education? and how does Georgia just know which films to avoid?

If that wasn't enough for you, we've got some more content from friend of the podcast, Andrew, in our Pause for the Parks segment.

So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey).

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We're back with another episode reviewing Marvel's "The Falcon & The Winter Solider", with our analysis of Episode 4, "The Whole World is Watching" Falcon & The Weekly Soldier is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan and Ian for a roundtable as we discuss super soldier envy, never meet your heroes and just how exactly will I get this shield out of my beaten chest.

This week we're assembling ourselves into a Flying V while we cross our own blue line in the 1992 live-action sports film, The Mighty Ducks. Join your favourite Disney Podcasters – Ellie, Ethan, and Ian – Georgia’s in the Penalty Box – as we try to reach Coach Bombay by fax and figure out what a cake eater is. Questions we asked this week include: Do the Hawks have their own rink? Not just for the team but also the age group? Does Jack only coach PeeWee or does he move up and down with the children? Why does Hans abandon Gordon after he quits hockey? Is Jesse a likeable character in the slightest? Why did Fulton get detention if he wasn’t in the class that quacked at the principal? Why does Ethan hate roller blades? And which composers have every right to feel their stuff got stolen by this film.

If that wasn't enough for you, we've got some more content direct from friend of the podcast, Andrew, in our Pause for the Parks segment.

So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey).

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We're back with another episode reviewing Marvel's "The Falcon & The Winter Solider", with our analysis of Episode 3, "The Power Broker."

Falcon & The Weekly Soldier is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan and Ian for a Thanos Snapped roundtable as we discuss our new crush on Zemo, the logistics of having a fling with Steve Rogers and just how exactly a group chat between heroes would go.

This week we're heading back to ancient Agrabah with a bagful of 2019 morals and revisions in the Disney live-action remake of Aladdin. Join your favourite Disney Podcasters – Ellie, and Ian - with Liam from Best Film Ever having to compesnate for the absence of Georgia and Ethan this week. Questions we asked this week include: Why did they change classic dialogue with the smallest of changes? Was there anyone besides Will Smith who could've played the Genie in an Aladdin remake? Does the new Jasmine song rip off an Abba classic? Why does the film rush through Act I and then overly pad the runtime in Act III? What are the rules about favours and wishes? Why don't they figure out the whole 'pretending to be a prince vs. making someone an actual sorcerer conundrum from the first film? and Why does Ethan hate the musical number for Prince Ali so much?

If that wasn't enough for you, we've got some more content direct from friend of the podcast, Andrew, in our Pause for the Parks segment.

So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

We're back with another episode reviewing Marvel's "The Falcon & The Winter Solider", with our analysis of Episode 2, "The Star-Spangled Man" Falcon & The Weekly Soldier is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Georgia, and Ian together on this one as we talk about the slow burn on John Walker, our happiness with the Shrink's continued presence, and we cast ourselves as the 3 main characters.

This week we're heading to ancient Incan times and trying not throw off a moonwalk in mid-process. Join your favourite Disney Podcasters – Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian as we see a film much different from the originally planned "Kingdom of the Sun" Questions we asked this week include: Is Kuzco unforgiveable? Is the film doing something wrong by being so explicitly ageist? Is there a story worth having in this film or is it just a series of sitcom tropes? When was the first Academy Award for Animated films given out? How many other media properties is Ethan going to compare this to? and why doesn't Ian know more than 3 Sting songs?

So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

We're back with a new series reviewing Marvel's "The Falcon & The Winter Solider", our first episode by episode series review on BFE. Falcon & The Weekly Soldier is designed as a companion podcast for the casual fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types). Join Ethan, Georgia, Ian, and Liam together on this one as we talk about our first impressions, expectations and if there is a rule of diminishing returns on Marvel content.

This week we're heading to remote New Mexico and trying not hit pedestrians as we work towards our six college credits. Join your favourite Disney Podcasters – Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian - alongside Liam from Best Film Ever - as we see a mash-up of Marvel and Shakespeare in Kenneth Branagh's "Thor." Questions we asked this week include: How bad of a father is Odin? Why would anyone make Chris Hemsworth bleach his beard and eyebrows? How can an Oscar winner like Natalie Portman be so bad in this? Would Darcy's jokes be funny if the gender roles were reversed? Would Jane's sexual leering be acceptable if the roles were reversed? Why does Jane just do whatever the last man to talk to her said what to do? We also reveal some of the early frontrunners for the role of Thor.

So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

This week we're heading to prehistoric Alaska for the Manhood ceremony in search of our totem in the Disney Animated Classic, Brother Bear. Join your favourite Disney Podcasters – Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian as we head upstream in search of salmon. Questions we asked this week include: Where does Kenai's bear body go at one point? Do they change the pronunciation of Sitka halfway through this film, Why did Ian find the Moose characters so aggravating? Does the matriarch womansplain at the manhood ceremony? Does Kenai go too far in his fight with Koda? In a film about the perspectives of killing why do we gloss over the death of so many fish? and How much does this movie steal from The Lion King?

If that wasn't enough for you, we've got some more content from friend of the podcast, Andrew, in our Pause for the Parks segment.

So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

(EPISODE 9 SPOILERS) - We're concluding our first series review as we break down WandaVision, episode by episode with an episode review and series retrospective that divides the team as to whether it paid off the story that preceded it and if such a payoff even matters in a long-form storytelling device like the MCU. WandaReVision is designed as a podcast for the Marvel fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types), join Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, Ian, and Liam together on this one as we disagree whether anything happened in this episode. There are Episode 9 Spoilers present in this episode.

This week we're going to summer camp in a cabin (not a tent) called Serendipity and stumbling upon our identical twin without caring that our parents gaslit us for our entire lives (how's that for first sentence?) Join your favourite Disney Podcasters – Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian as we're heading to California and Boston but mostly California (because Romance can't bloom in Boston). Questions we asked this week include: Wouldn't you feel someone cutting up the back of your dress? Why does Susan's classical guitar sound electric? Can you get a maid in the divorce? Why aren't the twins more angry with their parents? What exactly constitutes squatting? Didn't Maggie look better before the makeover? and does this film kind of gloss over near manslaughter and domestic violence?

So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

(EPISODE 8 SPOILERS) - We're continuing our first series review as we break down WandaVision, episode by episode with a review that split the team as to whether it contained enough story. WandaReVision is designed as a podcast for the Marvel fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types), join Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, Ian, and Liam together on this one as we disagree whether anything happened in this episode. There are Episode 8 Spoilers present in this episode.

This week we're going to the harmless island of Corona for a love story between Rapunzel and literally the first man she lays eyes on in Tangled. Join your favourite Disney Podcasters – Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian as we're heading to the festival of the lights for Rapunzel's birthday. Questions we asked this week include: Does Mother Gothel actually love Rapunzel? How does Rapunzel know how to swim? Has every Disney princess since Rapunzel had the same face? Is the scene at the dam ripped from a video game or designed just so they could use it for a videogame? Is this one of Alan Menken's worse collections of songs? Did they sing about Mentos? Shouldn't Rapunzel have giant arms? How did Disney get away with Flynn elbowing Maximus in the face? What are the rules for Rapunzel's hair anyway? and How does Rapunzel know how to Swim?

If that wasn't enough for you, we've got some more content from friend of the podcast, Andrew, in our Pause for the Parks segment.

So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

(EPISODE 7 SPOILERS) - We're continuing our first series review as we break down WandaVision, episode by episode with a review that split the team as to whether it contained enough story. WandaReVision is designed as a podcast for the Marvel fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types), join Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, Ian, and Liam together on this one as we're ready for our confessional inside Westview. There are Episode 7 Spoilers present in this episode.

This week we're going to the dystopian future for a love story between Johnny Five and the latest Apple HomePod in Wall-E. Join your favourite Disney Podcasters – Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian - alongside Liam from Best Film Ever - as we allow Disney/Pixar to lecture us about the dangers of big corporations taking over the world. It's a humanity-filled 58th episode as we discuss:

How a single lunch meeting brought us a decade of Pixar releases
We discuss the similarities between Wall-E's character design and the main attraction from the Short Circuit series of films
We ask if children from 7-14 would love a dialogue free (and therefore, largely joke-free) film
We gush over some of the visual sequences both on Earth and off
Does Pixar just repurpose The Little Mermaid for their own use (that's an awfully Wall-E thing to do actually)
Ian imagines a remaking of the film with American rapper Wale in the titular role
We all start to feel a bit hypocritical about our own screen usage.
Ian discusses the ridiculousness of burger imagery to a society that's never eaten a proper hamburger
Whether or not this a glorified silent film
Whether or not Wall-Eis the Best PIxar Film yet

If that wasn't enough for you, we've got some more content from friend of the podcast, Andrew, in our Pause for the Parks segment.

So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

(EPISODE 6 SPOILERS) - We're continuing our first series review as we break down WandaVision, episode by episode with an episode that combined fan service with massive plot progression. Designed as a podcast for the Marvel fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types), join Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian together on this one (Don't worry, Liam isn't stuck in an endless loop) as we go trick-or-treating inside Westview. Turns out there's more tricking than treating going on this year. There are Episode 6 Spoilers present in this episode.

Left Side: Strong Side!. We're joining Coach Boone on the football team and we're heading for the end zone. Join your favourite Disney podcasters - Ellie, Ethan, Georgia and Ian - as we go on a 3am run towards Gettysburg. Questions we asked this week include: Just how much of this film is true? Is Coach Yost a racist at the start? Did the film waste Ryan Gosling? Do they give the sideplots enough time to breathe? Are any of the white guys good singers? Does Georgia's face blindness get affected by the ethnicity of the actor in question?

So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

(EPISODE 5 SPOILERS) - We're continuing our first series review as we break down WandaVision, episode by episode. Designed as a podcast for the Marvel fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types), join Ethan, Georgia, and Ian together on this one (Don't worry, Ellie hasn't been recast) as we stop watching TV and start watching people watch TV. There are Episode 5 Spoilers present in this episode.

We're taking our seats at the Rescue Aid Society. Choose a nation, city, or a whole continent and grab your seat. Join your favourite Disney podcasters - Ellie, Ethan, Georgia and Ian - as we're heading down to the Devil's Bayou. Questions we asked this week include: Why is there just one adoption day at an orphanage? Penny blames the pretty red-headed girl for getting adopted but isn't Penny red-headed? Is this film just a giant ripoff of Annie? And we've got some behind the scenes info on Madame Medusa's creation that you won't believe.

If that wasn't enough for you, we've got some more content from friend of the podcast, Andrew, in our Pause for the Parks segment.

So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

(EPISODE 4 SPOILERS) - We're continuing our first series review as we break down WandaVision, episode by episode. Designed as a podcast for the Marvel fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types), join Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian together on this one as we stop watching TV and start watching people watch TV. There are Episode 4 Spoilers present in this episode.

(EPISODE 3 SPOILERS) - We're continuing our first series review. How do you measure a pregnancy? With fruit apparently. But how did we measure this episode? Episode by episode. Designed as a podcast for the Marvel fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types), join Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian together on this one as we go back to the glorious fashion and decor of the 1970s (thanks Georgia) with Wanda & Vision and it's all feeling like it's starting to unravel. There are episode 3 spoilers present but we've ordered Ethan & co to lock it down on Episode 4, lest Ian get his hedge trimmers out.

(EPISODE 2 SPOILERS) - We're continuing our first series review. Is this really happening? You betcha. Episode by episode. Designed as a podcast for the Marvel fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types), join Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian together on this one as we go back to the magic of the 1960s (thanks Georgia) with Wanda & Vision in their sometimes animated glory. There are Episode 2 Spoilers present but we've ordered Ethan & co to lock it down, lest Ian get a bee in his bonnet.

(EPISODE 1 SPOILERS) - We're doing our first series review. Episode by episode. Designed as a podcast for the Marvel fan (but not hardcore comic spoiler types) We've got the whole TTM/BFE family together on this one and we're all excited to review WandaVision. Join us as we go back to the 1950s with Wanda & Vision in all the kitschy 1950s sitcom glory. There are Episode 1 Spoilers present but we've ordered Ethan & co to lock it down on referencing future episodes.

Don't stop it Viz. Keep them coming.

We might be on the tail end of January but we're still claiming a Wildcat New Year. Join our principal cast - Ellie, Ethan, Georgia and Ian - as we're bopping to the top with East HIgh's Wildcats as they go for academic, artistic and atheletic prowess all on one day (HELP!). Georgia explains her personal history with the film, Ellie reveals her personal history with the musical show, Ethan conveys his father's feelings towards Zac & co and Ian presents to us the Darbusverse. Plus, we've got some more content from friend of the podcast, Andrew, in our Pause for the Parks segment.

So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

Check out our first annual awards show where we celebrate the worst of the films we reviewed in 2020 with "The Talkies". We debate and laugh our way through the following awards with some contributions from our audience in certain categories:

Worst SFX, Worst Muppets, Worst MCU, Worst Remake, Worst Aged Moment, Worst Plothole, Worst case/Best case of bedroom eyes, Worst Disappointment, Worst Song, Worst Villain Song, Worst Non-Diegetic Song, Worst Soundtrack, Worst First Watch, Worst Parental Figure, Worst Role of Women, Worst Senior Citizen, Worst Live-Action, Worst Pixar Film, Worst Disney Animated Classic, Worst Supporting Character (Sp), Worst Supporting Character (NSP), Worst Live Action Actor, Worst Live Action Actress, Worst Villain, Worst Character (Male), Worst Character (Female), Worst Film

We've got a whole of of AC/DC and some RDJ to boot. Join our team of superheroes - Ellie, Ethan, Georgia and Ian - alongside Best Film Ever's, Liam, as we're having an Expo to celebrate the first legit sequel in the MCU. Georgia explains to us the benefit of fight scenes in a catsuit, Ethan reveals he's a mark for Justin Hammer, Ellie doesn't really care for Watermelon, and Ian rages about Tony Stark's treatment of his sexual conquests and Liam has to correct everyone that Whiplash isn't Ivan Drago. So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

Check out our first annual awards show where we celebrate the best of the films we reviewed in 2020 with "The Talkies". We debate and laugh our way through the following awards with some contributions from our audience in certain categories:

Ethan's never allowed to choose a film again. Ever! Join our troop of Disney Podcasters - Ellie, Ethan, Georgia and Ian - as we're hosting a Powerline viewing party with the 1995 cinematic release, A Goofy Movie. Ellie had significant issues with the sexualisation of the female characters in the film, Georgia is as surprised as the rest of us that it was a musical, Ian actually defends the script and Ethan tries to defend the entire film - when he's not munching on popcorn. Plus, we have our "Pause for the Parks" segment brought to us by friend of the podcast, Andrew. So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

In our last review we went back to the very beginning, this time we review Disney's very newest release. Join our band of Disney Podcasters - Ellie, Ethan, Georgia and Ian - as we riff (and eat) everything we can get our hands on with Pixar's Soul.. Ellie realises she's very different from her friends, Georgia shares a very touching affinity towards a character in the film, Ethan is our expert of the day and Ian rages about the ending. We all, however, gush about how great the soundtrack to this film is. The whole team was in 'the zone' Plus, we welcome Andrew from our "Pause for the Parks" segment to audibly share his feelings on the film in our Endgame discussion So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

In our last animated classic we zoomed into the future, this time we go back to the one that started it all. Join our crew of Disney Podcasters - Ellie, Ethan, Georgia and Ian - as we whistle while we work and mine everything we can out of the first Disney Animated Classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Ellie challenges the singing quality of Snow White’s voice, Ian rages about what gives you the consent to enter someone’s home, Georgia reveals her love of Foley artirtstry and Ethan makes some thinly veiled suggestions that Dopey is a cannibal. Plus, our segment, 'A Pause For The Parks", returns this week featuring a pantheon of content from friend of the podcast, Andrew about how Snow White was implemented into the . So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.’

Tis the season to be jolly and joyous! Fa la la!. Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and the Christmas Spirit never looked or sounded as fun, as charming, and dare I say, as Christmassey as it does in Jim Henson Productions’ The Muppet Christmas Carol. Join your favourite Disney podcasting crew – Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian – along with Best Film Ever's Liam - as we conclude our trilogy of Christmas Themed reviews with this the film that we declared to be the best Christmas film of all time in our most recent Reel Roundtable episode.There is no ignorance or want in EPISODE 50 as we discuss:

The big shoes that the director and some of the voice cast had to fill after the death of Muppets creator, Jim Henson
Michael Caine's perspective on how he played the character
Which muppets were originally supposed to portray the three Christmas spirits
If there a better Muppets pun than Fozziwig
How is it possible that a bunch of puppets present death to children in a manner better than many other writers or actors should envy
How exactly did Brian Henson & company pull off some truly magical Muppet moments on screen
We discuss the changes made to Charles Dickens' story by Henson and those made by Disney and if they did the film a disservice
We get into a debate on loneliness that we ask for your viewpoint on
Whether it's fair or not to compare Muppet adaptations such as this to Original Muppet scripts
We hear from many friends of the podcast as they send in their Christmas messages
Whether or not The Muppet Christmas Carol is the Best Film Ever

I made my family disappear. In this special bonus episode we tackle the John Hughes holiday classic, Home Alone on its 30th anniversary. After Boys Night and Girls Night, we've got all hands on deck this week for this review; Kevin might have made his family disappear but we made everyone reappear. Join your favourite Disney podcasting crew – Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian – along with Best Film Ever's Liam - as we get ready for the BFE/TTM Christmas Party on Christmas Eve. This week, however, we're reviewing Home Alone. Liam's got nostalgia, Ellie's a new convert, Ethan's a self-professed Liberal on Twitter, it hits a bit close to home for Georgia, and Ian's just trying to remind everyone that just because it's a Christmas film doesn't make it a good film.

It’s here- long and eagerly awaited, (since last weeks Boys Night), it’s Girls Night! After the boys' review of Mandalorian, it only seemed fair that the girls got a solo episode this week, so we dive back into the chilly world of Arendelle to explore the Frozen shorts- all three of them! We discuss why Frozen gets as much attention as it does, Ellie’s journey with her relationship with Olaf, which songs matched up to the standard of the main film and how long exactly can a film be before it can’t be classed as a ‘short’

Plus we’ve got our usual Pause for the Parks, our podcast friend segment from Andrew- read by Ian... what happened to girls night?! Let us know your thoughts on the episode by joining in the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) Instagram or Facebook (@talkingthemickey) to feature in our shoutouts next episode!

It's Boys Night as Ian and Ethan join together to discuss the Disney+ original series, Season 1 of the Mandalorian. Join your favourite Disney podcasting crew (or at least half of them) as we head deep into Season 1 of the Mandalorian. Ian tries to keep Ethan's Star Wars' fandom from reaching extremist levels while Ethan is patient and kind when he explains that the child is not 'Baby Yoda'. We go spoiler-free on Season 2 but dive deep into the lore of the Mandalorian, praise Happy Hogan for saving Star Wars and we take some pot shots at Boba Fett's treatment in the original trilogy. Plus we've got friend of the podcast, Andrew with some parks related content. So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.'

We’ve got one for the underdogs this week as we’re headed to the Hundred Acre Wood to review Piglet’s Big Movie. Join your favourite Disney podcasting crew –Ethan, Georgia & Ian as we head deep into Piglet’s river-proof scrapbook.. We’re singing ho for the life of the bear as Ethan berates the animation, Ian thinks Pooh needs an intervention as he’s a terrible friend and Georgia is firmly aboard the nostalgia bus. So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.'

Bring us that horizon! We're sailing the Seven Seas with the worst pirate you've ever heard of... but you have heard of him in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Join your favourite Disney podcasting crew – Ellie, Ethan, Georgia & Ian – along with Liam from Best Film Ever - as we head into Crossover infested waters. It's anything but a mutiny in this 45th episode as we discuss:

How did a film based off of theme park ride have any business being this good?
The parts of the Jack Sparrow character that Johnny Depp was successful in petitioning for and the nonsense that he was overruled on.
The many alternate versions of this film that could've hit cinema screens if other casting choices had gone ahead
What other cinematic swordfight the Sparrow/Turner clash reminds us of
Why you can't read the sub-title on the film's poster
Where Hans Zimmer got inspiration for the film's theme
We talk about if we want to see another Pirates film with Depp? Without Depp?
We rave about the introduction Verbinski gives us to Captain Jack
We gush about the character development and the intelligence of the script

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You won't like us when we're hungry. Did he say that right? This week we break the rules of our own universe by going outside of Disney Plus in order to stay true to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 2008's The Incredible Hulk. We debate the difference between Ed Norton & Mark Ruffalo, inquire why we never saw Betty Ross, Abomination, or The Master in any subsequent films, and ask if it's even possible to do a good Hulk film. Also, was Ed Norton (the actor) done a disservice by Ed Norton (the writer) or do we blame the direction of Ed Norton (the director). Either way, New York never looked so much Toronto, Canada. We've got some more from out Pause for the Parks segment (with an improvised theme song) So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.'

This is not a good movie! On the way to the lake, we turned on this film for 20 minutes and it almost stole our souls. Join your our family of Disney Podcasters - Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian - as we find ourselves trying to make any sense out of the story in The Haunted Mansion . Ian thinks it's a suicidey remix of Beauty & The Beast, Georgia comes up with an idea for a new business, Ellie might need some coaching on what makes someone a character, Georgia & Ethan go all supernerdy about the ride and everyone except for Ian loves the barbershop statues. If you like the episodes where Ian rants and raves, this is a great episode for you. Plus we've got our friend Andrew working overtime to give us all the great parks content in our Pause for the Parks segment.

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We're heading to the future and somehow experiencing dinosaurs. Join your our family of Disney Podcasters - Ellie, Ethan, and Ian - as we get into a time machine and try to figure out the cocaine experiment that was Meet The Robinsons. Ellie enjoys the sight of orphans overdosing on caffeine, Ian rages on the whole second act and Ethan claims there isn't even a third act at all. More than anything though, Ian and Ethan wish they were watching a Phineas & Ferb rather than it's Diet Coke first draft. It's not a great film but we promise it's a great episode. So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.'

It's time to go back to the 80s as we find out what happened Once Upon A Time In New York City with the 28th Disney Animated Classic, Oliver & Company. Join your our gang of Disney Podcasters - Ellie, Ethan, Georgia, and Ian - as we get into a New York State of Mind with this reimagining of Charles Dickens' seminal classic, Oliver Twist. Georgia espouses love for the ginger-haired, titular character while Ellie finds a spirit animal in Bette Midler's Georgette, Ethan isn't feeling the chihuahua energy of Cheech Marin and Ian makes a lot of comparisons of Oliver & Company to Treasure Planet (and you know that's not going to end well). More than anything though, Ian and Ethan try to one up each other on Billy Joel puns to the chagrin of Georgia and Ellie who aren't as familiar with New York's finest PIano Man. Also, this week we continue our segment of 'A Pause For The Parks" featuring some content from friend of the podcast, Andrew. So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.'

Why are there so many song about rainbows? We've got a crossover episode this week as we are joined by Liam from Best Film Ever. This week Ian's pick has us heading back to 1979 for the first theatrical release for Jim Henson's greatest creations in The Muppet Movie. Ellie tries to defend Miss Piggy, Georgia gushes over the art of puppetry and the genius of Jim Henson, Liam is our cameo expert, Ethan compares himself to Scooter and Ian swore he heard a sound effect from another movie that wouldn't be released for another 5 years. Also, this week we continue our segment of 'A Pause For The Parks" featuring some content from friend of the podcast, Andrew. So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.'

Get your hankies out, it's an emotional one this week. The release of Onward in the UK means that we can finally catch up on a long overdue promise to review Pixar's newest film. Ellie and Georgia argue that Ian's (the character) dad might not be a wizard while Ethan and Ian (the podcaster) share some personal stories about losing their dads. Everyone thinks Ian (the character)'s mum is pretty cool but Ian re-writes the finish and the teamm begrudgingly agree that it's a better film for it. Also, this week we continue our segment of 'A Pause For The Parks" featuring some content from friend of the podcast, Andrew. So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.'

This week we're headed under the sea and we're not talking about Sebastian, Ariel, & co. Georgia's pick brings us the Jules Verne classic "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" Ethan and Ian both love the underwater sequence but don't think it belongs in this film while Georgia talks about the links to the original Jules Verne novel and the feats of filmmaking this represents and Ellie answers the great squid vs squids debate and we discover what the collective noun for a group of squid/squids is. One thing we all could agree on though is that we all loved Esmerelda, the sea lion. Also, this week we continue our segment of 'A Pause For The Parks" featuring some content from friend of the podcast, Andrew. So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.'

Evil has a beginning and we're not talking about Ethan's origin story, no, we're talking about this week's review of Maleficent. Ellie's got a heck of a job to do this week defending the Angelina Jolie super-proejct as Ethan's got questions about the editing, Ian gets tired of the CGI, Georgia talks about the inconsistencies in the storyline (both within the Sleeping Beauty established narrative and the film's internal logic), Ethan points out how the iron does what it wants to happen, Ian rages about the lack of earned consequences in the film and hates that nothing feels big because it's all been done on a green screen. We all think Jolie does a pretty good job though and is that enough to tip the scales in Maleficent's favour? Also, this week we debut our segment of 'A Pause For The Parks" featuring some content from friend of the podcast, Andrew. So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.'

In Episode 36, we tackle Moana and what can we say, except you're welcome? Ethan's pick lines up with the recent Maori Language Awareness Week and we're all feeling like voyagers and wayfinders (watch out for that warm gulfstream). Ellie's got conflicting opinions on the Grandma power rankings, Georgia is overwhelmed by having 4 or 5 non-speaking characters to choose from, Ethan relays some of the Maori folklore he grew up with and somehow Ian compared himself to Mariah Carey? So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.'

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Ooooh-de-lolly, ooooh-de-lolly, golly what a day - we're heading back to Medieval England for another bullseye of a story of British folklore in Robin Hood. Join your favourite Disney Podcasting team - Ellie, Ethan, Georgia and Ian as they approach a film that’s light on animated finesse but a masterclass in fostering a feeling of warmth in the characters. Ellie's advocating for a minor character to have a larger part, Georgia learns how to say a new word, Ethan has some more lessons on sound mixing and Ian confesses about a childhood crush. So, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our Facebook page (@talkingthemickey). If you comment, you may end up among our 'shoutouts of the week.'

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Podcasters… Assemble!We were remarkably good and held off on any Marvel content for over half a year. So now we’re breaking the seal and giving our full attention to the film that started it all in back in 2008 with Jon Favreau’s Iron Man . Join your favourite transatlantic film review crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, Georgia, and Ethan – as we head to Burger King in our Audi in search of a classic American Cheeseburger. It's a gamechanger of a 34th episode as we discuss:

· How much did Robert Downey Jr & Terrence Howard made for Iron Man

· What other directors were attached to the film before Jon Favreau was hired.

· Why Jeff Bridges referred to Iron Man as a “$200 million student film”

· Is Iron Man just a reimagined James Bond?

· How Ramin Djawadi composed the score for Iron Man

· What was the first thing Jon Favreau did when he found out he would be directing Iron Man?

· Ian & Liam come up with a great sitcom spin-off for SHIELD agent Phil Coulson

· How Favreau pulled off the scene where Pepper puts her hand in Downey’s chest

· What unique rehearsal trick did Bridges & Downey do together

· How many soundbytes/easter eggs were presented here that wouldn’t show up until much later?

· What do the voices of Jarvis and Karen (Spider-Man: Homecoming) have in common?

· Whether or not Iron Man is the Best Film Ever

Oh deer, oh deer - we're heading back to the Fantasia forties to tackle what was supposed to be Walt's second full-length animated classic in Bambi. Join your favourite Disney Podcasting team - Ellie, Ethan, and Ian with a very special guest – to tackle the rough first draft for The Lion King. Ellie's all caught up in nostalgia, Georgia tries to contact her dear deer friend, Ian wonders about the homicidal tendencies of Bambi's dad and Ethan is mixing Disney videos with 2000s hip hop.

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Time for a bonus episode as we bring you an episode of our Reel Roundtable discussion for your listening enjoyment. Ethan, Ellie, Ian, and Liam (from Best Film Ever) revisit the career of the legendary tour-de-force and Disney Legend that was Robin Williams. Comments, banter, and a more than slight dose of nostalgia and appreciation can be found as we discuss:

· Why did Robin Williams effect so many in such a profound way

· How large a part of our collective childhoods were the films of Robin Williams

· Did Robin work best when there were narrative restrictions that limited his creativity to a point

· How often could it be said that Robin Williams’ performances were better than the films he was a part of

· We go over our audience input as to which Robin Williams performances they held in highest regard

· We present the BFE Top 10 list for the best Robin Williams Performances ever

If you have any ideas about future actors/actresses or topics for future roundtables, we’d love to hear from you. Hit us up at @talkthemickey on Twitter, and @talkingthemickey on Facebook and Instagram.

This week we go where no Star Trek cast member has gone before. Behind the camera of the most successful baby film of the 1980s. Join your favourite Disney Podcasting team - Ellie, Ethan, and Ian – in a three part barbershop as we analyse a film with two charming and talented actors, and joining them is Steve Gutterberg. Ethan wants to know why there's a clumsy drug plot in the middle of a fish-out-of-water story, Ellie connects with the random store assistant selling baby food, Ian is infatuated with Tom Selleck's good looks, Ethan finds Ted Danson's stage acting wooden, while Ian comments at how the men actually learn nothing about themselves morally and WE ALL HATE SYLVIA. .

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Ohana means family and that means nobody gets left behind or forgotten - maybe a strange episode to do with Georgia not around but regardless, join your favourite Disney Podcasting team - Ellie, Ethan, and Ian – as we analyse a film that was initially supposed to be a retelling of the Ugly Duckling in the Kansas Woodlands, in Lilo & Stitch. Ellie fact checks the presence of milkshakes bringing the boys to the yard in 2002 and questions the lack of child locks in a social worker's rental car while Ethan talks about some dark fan theory regarding the death of Nani & Lilo's parents while Ian wants to know why Ohana doesn't apply to any of the Hawaiian villagers who just let Nani and Lilo struggle and we all question why everyone talks about the sisterly bond in Frozen but ignores a film that preceded it with the same message a decade earlier.

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Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines as we prepare to go 200 laps around the track with Lightning McQueen and the merchandising machine that is "Cars".. Join your favourite Disney Podcasting team - Ellie, Ethan, and Ian – alongside our visiting crew chief, Richard, as we analyse the last independently produced Pixar film before Disney's acquisition of the production company. Ellie wants to know how Lightning can choose to jump, Ethan wants to know when we're supposed to care about Lightning McQueen, Richard feels that maybe this film doesn't live up to the Pixar label and Ian has a free therapy session about Larry the Cable Guy and for some reason just rants about some Michael J. Fox film.

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We've run away to join the circus with yet another Disney Animated Classic to review and we've gone all the way back to 1941 to review the shortest film in the Disney Canon, in Dumbo. Unlike the eponymous elephant, we have plenty to say as we tackle a film that includes one of Walt's greatste creations of a beloved and adorable children's character with some outright ugly representations and tactics by Walt & co. Join your favourite Disney Podcasting team - Ellie, Ethan, and Ian – alongside our special attraction, Dan from the Lil' Bitch Pod, as we analyse Dumbo.. Ellie swoons over baby Dumbo, Ethan and Ian discuss the crows at considerable length, Dan tries to make some sense of Pink Elephants on parade, Ian wishes everything didn't fade out so abruptly and we're all a bit worried that we've broken Dumbo for Dan and we consider if this wouldn't have been a better choice as a package film.

In other Disney news, we give the 2nd episode of "Muppets Now" a look and see if it's fool me twice or as refreshing as a Danny Treljo taco, we discuss Disney's move to put Mulan on Demand at a Premium price, and Ethan tries to get us to care about Tron 3 (It's not working).

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Do you want the one dollar version or the five dollar special? We're back after a long 10 day absence to take the good ship Disney Plus for a jaunt around the harbour. Join your favourite Disney Podcasting team - Ellie, Ethan, and Ian – alongside our stowaway, Debbie,, as we analyse Blackbeard's Ghost. Ellie picks on the special effects, Ethan tries to get his kitten to co-operate, Ian points out the failings in the film's internal logic (there were plenty) and Debbie shares some lovely childhood memories about the film before we all agree that the track meet is a very special 20 minutes of Disney magic.

We also talk about the first episode of the Disney Plus original series "Muppets Now" and determine if it was "Muppets, Wow!" or "Muppets, Ow!" and Ethan provides an update on a bevy of news from a socially distanced Comic Con.

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To infinity and beyond! Catch us on a very exciting crossover episode this week as the TTM & BFE teams combine to provide a deep dive into the toy box for the 25th birthday of Toy Story later this year. Join your favourite Disney Podcasting team - Ellie, Ethan, and Ian – as and our our party guest from Best Film Ever, Liam, as we analyse a film that doesn't feel anywhere near 25 years old (according to Ian & Liam anyways). We've all got our moving buddies and we're headed to Pizza Planet (only 1 toy allowed). It's an existentially critical 27th episode as we discuss:

What happens when pitch meetings go badly at Walt Disney Studios
Which actor declared his character to be a jerk early on during recording sessions
The three departments of a film's production cycle
At what point are toys born? When do they receive consciousness?
Someone gets way too excited about a countdown from 10
Did Pixar get too dark in some of the sequences from this film?
Does Woody forgive the rest of the gang too easily?
Ian's hatred for Tim Allen that was put to the test during the screening of this film

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Can a film be greater than the sum of its parts? Not this week. This week, nobody got to pick as the executive producer determined that it was time for another package film - and we are savage. Ellie, Ethan, and Ian try to overcome Georgia's absence without losing our respective heads by discussing the 11 year journey to move Wind in the Willows from buying the rights to hitting the screen, the screen animators strike of 1949, we struggle to name more than 1 likeable character in 2 different segments, and Ellie admits she's addicted to nostalgia while Ethan suggests that Toad might be addicted to something else.

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Syndrome says that if everyone is super then no-one is super. How does this apply to Pixar’s track record of making super high quality films? This week, we’ve actually let Ethan pick a film again after his debacle with “The Wild” and it’s a good one in “The Incredibles.” Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian discuss Pixar’s first all-human narrative. Ethan regales us with tales from context corner and the semi-autobiographical nature of Brad Bird’s screenplay, we debate the internal logic of running back into a burning building, ask whether Frozone ever needs to urinate or if freezing things does the trick, we take a look at the gender politics behind the weight gain behind Mr and Mrs Incredible, Georgia just wants to know how the mask physics work while Ian maintains that Syndrome is a much more sympathetic villain than he's made out to be.

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They say that some things never change but this week we're journeying into the unknown with Elsa, Anna, and a bunch of characters who mattered in Frozen 1 but largely stand around this time in Frozen 2. This week's pick does some serious retconning of the Frozen Universe and we try to keep track of a whole new mythology in this financial boondoggle of a sequel. Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian ask how can Anna's character be so on the nose with her sister but completely different around KrIstoff? If the fire spirit can't be over fired or the wind spirit can't be over winded, how can Elsa be over frozen? Finally, how much of this film was just highlight packages of Frozen 1? We also went around the table (virtually), and gave our thoughts on who should be cast in the upcoming live adaptation of Peter Pan, now that Jude Law has signed on. Catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our BRAND NEW Facebook page (@talkingthemickey).

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With Hamilton dropping on Disney Plus on July 3rd, the team at Talking the Mickey weren’t going to throw away our shot to drop a review in time for July 4th - it felt quite apropos, after all. Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian discuss the challenges – and benefits – of the live musical experience vs the filmed approach, discuss our own suppositions about what Hamilton had in store for us, consider what other chart-topping song King George’s refrain reminded us of, and determine if there’s room for a retelling of Aaron Burr’s story with an all Kiwi cast. Come join a New Zealander, 2 Brits, and a Canadian talk about one of American’s founding fathers and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our new Facebook page (@talkingthemickey) and have your comments featured on next week’s episode on Frozen 2.

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This week we are Film Stories' reigning British Film Podcast of the Week and to celebrate we're "Goin' Down The Bayou' as Georgia's choice takes us to Mardi Gras and the city of New Orleans with "The Princess and the Frog." Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian discuss a lot of people getting angry over a theme-park ride being rebranded, Ethan shares a personal story or two about his own experiences with the film during a difficult time in his life, Ellie is concerned at Lottie's attitude towards men, Georgia's bringing us Context Corner this week, and Ian's convinced every song in this 'glorified rom-com' (his words) is some sort of Jungle Book rip-off - with the exception of "Friends on the Other Side" which sounded a little too Aladdin for his taste. Catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our new Facebook page (@talkingthemickey).

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It's time to go on an Incredible Journey. Ellie's moves us up 1 year from Newsies into 1993 with Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (itself a remake of a 1963 film) Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian debate the merits of 2D animation vs voiceover and live animals, we go into great detail on the lengths the production team went to in order to ensure animal safety. We all get a little emotional about the thoughts our respective pets may have in their heads and we deduce that Ethan might just be a soulless robot (but he likes cats - take that all you cat people). Catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our new Facebook page (@talkingthemickey).

We've also got some MASSIVE news to share about the podcast. So listen up.

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Headlines don't sell papes; Newsies sell papes! It's a shame Newsies didn't sell many cinema tickets. Ian's pick brings us back to 1992 and the first time most of us saw Christian Bale on our screens in the role of Jack Kelly in Newsies Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian ask how Bill Pullman's character is able to spread the word of the Newsies strike through his own newspaper - are his Newsies not on strike? Is Oscar Winner Robert Duvall the worst thing about this film and was Razzie (and Oscar) winner Alan Menken unfairly criticised for a pretty good soundtrack. Did we ever find out what borough Spot Conlon was from and finally, did Davey even really learn how to be a Newsie on his half a day on the job? We also went around the table (virtually), and gave our thoughts on who should be cast in the upcoming live adaptation of Hercules. Catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our BRAND NEW Facebook page (@talkingthemickey).

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Sometimes the worst films make for the best episodes. Ethan's pick brings us the 2006 computer-animated debacle that was "The Wild". Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian debate why the film wanted to keep explicitly reminding us of much better Disney properties, discuss the shameful Canadiana that was forced to the audience throughout the first act, consider why their were so many characters stuffed into this film if none of them were going to be developed or really have an arc, and ask if anyone cared about Ryan at any point in the film. Also, who names a Lion cub "Ryan"??? Throw on Disney Plus, catch up on some great Disney content (or this film) and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our BRAND NEW Facebook page (@talkingthemickey).

Also, a massive thanks to our friends over at Feedspot who informed us that they have included us in their "Top 60 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020" rankings where we currently sit at #13 (and I believe hold the ranking of the top film review Disney podcast in that list). If you've got a podcast to promote, why not head over to Feedspot and see how they can help you. Catch our ranking at https://blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts

Well I'm never eating Oysters again and you're late for a very important date with your favourite Disney themed podcast's review of Alice in Wonderland on our communal unbirthdays. Georgia's pick brings us the Lewis Carroll literary classic brought to life through the animated genius of the Walt Disney company. Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian debate at length the concept of a clever metaphor that's lost on the target audience, whether too many chefs in the kitchen did spoil the broth, what song needed to be substituted because Kathryn Beaumont wasn't that deft with it, is the Queen of Hearts a good villain or merely an iconic villain, and if everything is nonsense, can there be any substance to the film? Throw on Disney Plus, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our BRAND NEW Facebook page (@talkingthemickey).

Also, a massive thanks to our friends over at Feedspot who informed us that they have included us in their "Top 60 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020" rankings where we currently sit at #13 (and I believe hold the ranking of the top film review Disney podcast in that list). If you've got a podcast to promote, why not head over to Feedspot and see how they can help you. Catch our ranking at https://blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts

This one's for all the gingers out there as Ellie's pick has us reviewing our 2nd Pixar film to this point in Brave Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian debate at length the importance of a fishing montage when the goal of the film is to prevent someone being a bear long-term, why is the idea of a mother-daughter relationship arc such a novel idea for a Disney film, was Brave (the Oscar winner) even the best animated film Disney put out this year? Which other Disney property made it onto the Scottish registry of Tartans over fifty years ago? And what is with all the talk about destiny, fate, and choosing your path? Throw on some Disney Plus, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingthemickey).

Is Cruella de Ville actually a great villain or just the benefector of excellent character design and an iconic song? That's the question we undertake this week as Ian's pick has us counting spots, literally. Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian debate the relative distance of London to Suffolk, why half the film is us watching dogs watching television, how can a variety of animals understand the twilight bark but only the dogs can respond? Is Jasper underrated as a disney villain in his own right? And what is Roger's wife's name anyways? Throw on some Disney Plus, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingthemickey).

Everything goin' Topsy Turvy this week as someone suggests Phoebus is 'just a discount Flynn Rider!' Come join the podcast that puts the Plus in Disney Plus, Talking The Mickey as Ethan's pick has us celebrating the Festival of Fools with Esmerelda, Quasimodo, Belle's Dad, and some guy trying to sell us Hot & Cool Hamburgers from McDonalds. Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, Ian, and Liam debate how dark is too dark for a Disney film, discuss why Frollo is mentioned enough when we consider the great pantheon of Disney villains, consider whether the gargoyles are actually alive or do they just exist in Quasi's mind, and ask ourselves if leaning so heavily into sitcom culture was the right feel for this film, Throw on some Disney Plus, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingthemickey).

The force is strong with this one! Come join the podcast that puts the Plus in Disney Plus, Talking The Mickey in a special cross-over event with our other Podcast, Best Film Ever, as we dip our toe into the epic franchise that is the Star Wars Universe. While Disney Plus is releasing Rise of Skywalker to finish the Skywalker saga, we're going all the way back to the beginning with a special cross-over episode in honour of Star Wars Day alongside Liam from Best Film Ever. Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, Ian, and Liam discuss just how bad the first cut of Star Wars was, we find out which surpising studios turned down George Lucas' "Untitled Space Opera", reveal which cast member was paid £20 to 'go away' by another member of the cast and debate whether you can simulatneously write a great story but a terrible script. Throw on some Disney Plus, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingthemickey).

Come join the podcast that puts the Plus in Disney Plus, Talking The Mickey. as we stretch our wings in reviewing the 2008 birth of a Disney Fairies division, Tinker Bell. Georgia's choice, brings us to Pixie Hollow and a time long before the Darling children made their way to Never Land. Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian discuss how and why Disney went in a direction to bump Tinker Bell up to main character status, consider if she's a likeable character or a bad Egg, discover some serious casting power in players of Tinker's crew and learn about the financial boon that this direct-to-DVD series became for the House of Mouse. Throw on some Disney Plus, and catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingthemickey).

Step In Time to the podcast that puts the Plus in Disney Plus, Talking The Mickey. This week, Ellie's choice, brings us to Edwardian England and the 'Age of Men' (at least according to Mr. Banks), in Mary Poppins. Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian discuss the turbulent relationship between P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney company, consider which characters may be sociopathic, learn about a tapestry of casting considerations, and debate the quality (and difficulty) of some of the accents in the only Disney film to be nominated for Best Picture in Walt's lifetime. Throw on some Disney Plus, and catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingthemickey).

10,000 years may give you such a crick in the neck but our Deep Dive this week will make you feel like a prince. This week, Ian's choice, brings us to the ancient (post-apocalyptic?) land of Agrabah where we thoroughly examine Aladdin. Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian discuss the turbulent development process which culiminated in the infamous Black Friday, Disney's treatment of its biggest star in Robin Williams, the ever-changing rules regarding the Genie's powers and if there are three different characters angling for the role of 'silent sidekick', which one's the cutest? Throw on some Disney Plus, and catch up on some great Disney contet and then join our conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingthemickey).

If you thought there was a rant in Lady and The Tramp, hold our tea! This week we discuss the reimagining of Treasure Island in Space (a harder moniker to remember than you may think) with Treasure Planet. Ellie, Georgia, Liam, and Ian discuss the 70/30 rule, unfortunate post-millenium haircuts, how Treasure Planet may be the biggest financial blunder in Disney animation history, and how close it came to a truly bizarre sequel taking place. Throw on some Disney Plus, and catch up on some great Disney contet and then join our conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingwithmickey).

Just because you are a 'bad guy' doesn't mean that you are a bad guy. Wise words from the Russian who likes to crack men's skulls between his thights. From the podcast that puts the plus in Disney Plus, Georgia's selection brings us into the world of our favourite video games (from today and yesterday) with 'Wreck-It Ralph.' We find ourselves disussing how a film as fan-servicey as this on the surface could ask such mature questions about happiness, fulifilment, depression, and respect. We consider if Ralph might just be the best developed character in the history of Disney or whether Venellope ever had a redeeming moment. Also, is there anything Alan Tudyk can't do? Throw on some Disney Plus, and catch up on some great Disney content and then join our conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingwithmickey). Why not throw a review request our way? Who knows, maybe your recommendation will spur our next review.

If Merlin felt the 20th century was a 'modern mess' what would he make of life in 2020? From the podcast that puts the plus in Disney Plus, Ellie's selection brings us back home to Merry Old England with 'The Sword in the Stone.' We find ourselves disussing yet another problem with casting and actors maturing over the process of production; we consider which famous person was Merlin's characteristics allegedly based on and we answer the immortal question: who was more memorable in this film, Madam Mim or the Lady Squirrels? Throw on some Disney Plus, and catch up on some great Disney content and then join our conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingwithmickey). Why not throw a review request our way? Who knows, maybe your recommendation will spur our next review.

Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get on up, it's podcast time! From the podcast that puts the plus in Disney Plus, Ian's selection brings us all the way to the frigid climates of Canada in mid-February with Cool Runnings. We find ourselves disussing Disney's initial casting preferences. Which one line was the only one to remain after extensive re-writes, we discuss the legacy of Canada's own John Candy, and find out which actor rose from being hired just to read the lines to others auditioning for the film to ultimately being cast and stealing the show. Throw on some Disney Plus, and catch up on some great Disney content and then join our conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingwithmickey). Why not throw a review request our way? Who knows, maybe your recommendation will spur our next review.

From the podcast that puts the plus in Disney Plus, an audience selection brings us our newest film in the review library to this point (and our first Pixar review), Coco. We find ourselves disussing the intricacies of the Pixar team; we learn about how the director of Coco was nervous to set the project in Mexico for fear of not doing another culture's representation justice, and discuss what the impact is of a character's death on those watching the film. Throw on some Disney Plus, and catch up on some great Disney contet and then join our conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingwithmickey). Why not throw a review request our way? Who knows, maybe your recommendation will spur our next review.

From the podcast that puts the plus in Disney Plus, Georgia's selection brings us our oldest film in the review library to this point (again), The Three Caballeros. We find ourselves disussing how important story is to a piece of art. We learn about how politics and animation were used together as part of the American Goodwill movement of the FDR government and who decided that Donald Duck was the symbol of Americana? Throw on some Disney Plus, and catch up on some great Disney contet and then join our conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingwithmickey).

Ellie's choice brings us our oldest film in the review library to this point, Lady and the Tramp. We find ourselves disussing what exactly makes the essence of story and debate whether this should have been shelved for another 18 years. We find ourselves resorting to labels of 'dog people' and 'cat people' while asking if the film wants us to 'hate people.' We also learn which iconic scene Walt Disney wanted out of the film and which elements of the story were ripped from the pages of real life. Throw on some Disney Plus, and catch up on some great Disney contet and then join our conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingwithmickey).

For the first time, Liam joins the Podcast and brings us the 1995 classic, Pocohontas. It's another week where we discuss big topics like reperesentation, gender roles, and what makes an appropriate narrative to retell for a family audience. Moreover, Ellie, Georgia, Liam, and Ian consider how much creative license is appropriate with a story based in historical fact before wondering why Mel Gibson didn't even try an English accent at all. Throw on some Disney Plus, and catch up on some great Disney contet and then join our conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingwithmickey) and we'll give you a warm, English welcome - sadly without the gift baskets.

Li Shang promises that he'll make a man out of Mulan. Without the long-anticipated (by some) live-action remake, we're all revisiting the 1998 release of animated verison of Mulan. Questions of gender roles and family roles are explored by Ellie, Georgia, and Ian as we try to upack if the values it upholds are still all that progressive for a 2020 audience. Throw on some Disney Plus, and catch up on some great Disney contet and then join our conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingwithmickey) or else it'll be dishonour on you, dishonour on your family, and dishonour on your cow.

Do you want to build a snowman? One of our hosts never answered the door as they've never seen the 2013 cultural phenomenon that was Frozen. Will the whimsical tale that retcons every Disney trope melt their frozen heart or do they find themselves alone in an ice castle as the cold never bothered them anyway?