Dragons, Sexy Robots & Adventures

85: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – A Princess for the Great Depression


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The team at DSRA couldn’t be more excited to delve into children’s animation! We’re pairing Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with Netflix’s The Dragon Prince. Claire starts us off by comparing the original Grimm’s Brothers tale to Disney’s version and discusses how children’s tales, no matter when they were written, reflect the morals and values of the society around them. James talks about Disney’s early career, how Steam Boat Willy changed sound in animation and the arduous, expensive process behind making Snow White. Our hosts conclude with their thoughts on the film, the experience of seeing it in 1937, and how impressive Lucille La Verne’s Queen is.




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Dragons, Sexy Robots & AdventuresBy Kyle Willoughby and Claire White: Nerd Culture Enthusiasts