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Tyler and guest Sarah Price (Chicago based Actor, Write and Comedian) continue their B&B series with this final installment, recapping the entirely unnecessary but visually stunning 2017 Live Action version. While this might be an episode of us airing our grievances, we are the first to admit that this cast is STACKED--Emma Thompson as a TEA POT?? sign us right up. Let it be known that it's not Emma Watson's fault that she was cast to fill the shoes of the iconic Paige O'Hara, nor is it Dan Stevens fault that his wig once he transforms is truly unacceptable. Its. Not. Their. Faults. And yet we MUST discuss these and many other atrocities committed by this new version. But who is the shining light you ask, aside from these amazing supporting characters and actors, and the one true star of this film? JOSH GAD. its always Josh Gad. And of course Alan Menken. Magical Music by Eric Backus. 

Tyler and guest Halley Mayo (Arkansas based Actor) are back to break down this far too long, and honestly confusing, but charming sequel. Listen, while this isn't QUITE as iconic as the original we are still gifted by the presence of Dame Julie Andrews and that's truly all we need. We have questions about the plot, the location of Genovia, who donated these community theatre set pieces and why she doesn't marry Andrew --but the epic pajama party does make up for a lot of our confusion. And Chris Pine--we always love a Chris Pine moment, even though he's not our Disney Chris of choice. Also any film that includes Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson will forever hold a very special place in our hearts. Magical Music by Eric Backus. 

Tyler and guest Miranda Lee (@themagicalmiranda magical content creator and YouTuber) recap one of the most underrated Princess films in the Disney Canon. While we have A LOT of questions about this film, we can absolutely celebrate the artistry behind the animation and the Alan Menken brilliance behind the score. This film has not one, BUT TWO, power ballads from our title character who is wise, brave and badass. Do I listen to these songs as pump up songs on a weekly basis? INDEED. Not only is the score epic, it is filled with stunning and important lyrics against the back drop of some of the most incredible animation ever. And through all of this we are given some of the best physical bits EVER from the teeny pug Percy and the biscuit loving Meeko. Magical Music by Eric Backus. 

Tyler and guest Heather Peggs (@peggsdodisney Disney Creator) chat their favorite Marvel movie, the one and only GOTG. Aside from our mutual love of STARLORD and Chris Pratt, this movie has it all--Epic fight scenes, bop after bop in its soundtrack and a cast that is truly OUT OF THIS WORLD. Bradley Cooper is the coolest raccoon ever, Zoe Saldana can literally do no wrong and don't even get us started on GROOT. Of course this film is epic, but we also gush over how it ties so many marvel movies together and to us, really kicked off Marvel defining itself through comedy and a new lens. Did we mention its SO FUNNY? Looking at you Dave Bautista! This rag tag crew really are the Guardians we need and deserve--certainly if a battle ends in a dance off with Chris Pratt. Magical Music by Eric Backus. 

Tyler and guest Halley Mayo (Arkansas based actor) connect over one of their favorite Princess flicks to reminisce about all things early 2000's. Not only did we see this movie TOGETHER IN THEATRES, it's one that we love to quote and also are unclear as to why this story line wasn't our lives? I mean how dare we not be surprised by a visit from DAME JULIE ANDREWS and be told we were princesses-it's honestly rude. This iconic film has everything we could ask for in an early 2001 smash hit: JULIE FREAKING ANDREWS PLAYING A QUEEN, Anne Hathaway giving the performance of her career while living in an old fire station, a next level makeover sequence, the cutest cat and of course the prince-CESS OF GENOVIA. There are physical bits, there is glamour and MANDY MOORE YALL--it's truly a moment. Magical Music by Eric Backus. 

Tyler and guest Bryce Gangel (@bryce.gangel LA based actor) recap all of our fav tween summer camp life switcheroo-- the one and only THE PARENT TRAP, 1998. Y'all this movie takes us wayyyyyy back and fills us with so many summer camp memories--TIE DYE GIRL, ear piercings, fencing duels, poker tournaments, PRANKS etc etc. As if the the CAMP of it all wasn't enough, LINDSAY FREAKING LOHAN plays two teeny twins and honestly where is her Oscar? It's a truly revelatory performance. I'll say it--this was a career defining performance and the world wasn't prepared. On top of that, you're going to give us Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson as estranged parents?! I C O N I C. 1998 Dennis Q. can get it YALL and Natasha Richardson was one of the most elegant, charming actresses of all time. We are forever indebted to queen Nancy Myers for this 90's film that is nothing short of pure magic. Magical music by Eric Backus. 

Tyler and guest Mary Holland (@maryhollandaise Happiest Season, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Wild Horses) recap this absolutely perfect film. Next level animation with a next level score--Moana is truly one of a kind in the Disney Canon. Accompanied by some of the greatest and most epic Disney songs of all time, Disney tells us a story that is filled with excellent writing and causes us to uncontrollably sob way too many times. Also Moana's hair animation deserved an Oscar. Also Also heihei the chicken and pua the pig are a dream team of animal sidekicks too pure for this world. This film is perfect for so many reasons, but any film that shows off Dwayne Johnson so brilliantly is ICONIC in my eyes. Magical Music by Eric Backus.