April showers bring May flowers and they are definitely in bloom this week as we review the semi-known animated film Ferngully (1992). Released in the midst of high competition with Disney’s Renaissance era, this original tale about the effects of humanity’s greed and consumption on nature still managed to leave a pretty significant mark of its own. Featuring one of the scariest villains witnessed to date, we have to ask if this movie’s unique message and animation were enough to earn it a coveted spot in the nostalgia hall of fame... or has the plot simply wilted over time? Let's find out together!

It's possible that we've peaked with today's episode. No, really! This week we are reviewing one of our absolute favorite tales both in animated (1992) and live action (2019) formats: Aladdin. Originally released in the heart of Disney's Renaissance era, this story of what it means to be honest and true to yourself has captivated children for ages. Don't believe us? We have a special guest to prove it. Our battle will compare both films individually and then stack them up against one another for a final test to determine if the new release actually improved upon its source material, or if you just can't beat a tried and true 2D classic. Let's find out together!

Happy (early) Mother's Day! This week we are reviewing a pick by our moms from their childhoods, a little known film entitled The Sound of Music (1965). Obviously it's one of the most iconic movies of all time and yet another Julie Andrews classic that we absolutely adored growing up, especially for its musical numbers. As a notoriously heartwarming story of family, love, resilience, and bravery, we delve into our review with open minds to discover if this film is still one of our favorite things... or if we should be saying so long, farewell to this silver screen staple. Let's find out together!

Shut up! We beg your pardon, but for this week's installment of childhood nostalgia, we're taking it all the way back to tiaras and sitting lessons with The Princess Diaries (2001). This is the film that both put Anne Hathaway on the Hollywood map and potentially solidified her character as one of the most important royals of our time. At least to those who know and love the fictional country of Genovia. Of course, we always have to ask if this movie still shines with the quirky charm that we recall from our own youth, or if the early 2000s humor is just too cringey for this modern fairytale. Let's find out together!

Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! This week we're turning the clocks way back to the golden era of classic Hollywood to review The Wizard of Oz (1939). Not only has this film come to shape cinema and cultural staples for literal generations, it's also a frequently viewed film for children since its debut over 80 years ago. Including us! As we venture back into the magical land of Oz, we have to ask if such a dated movie still holds up after that many decades? Or has this old classic been overhyped and romanticized as time goes on? Let's find out together!

Spring is fully in bloom which means it's time to jump into a film that's all flowers and, you guessed it, bees! This week we're bringing special guest Tyler along as the three of us re-watch Bee Movie (2007). While pretty forgetful on first landing, this movie has been the subject of old and new internet memes almost since its release. As we jump back into the strange world of bugs invented by Jerry Seinfeld, we have to question: is this movie an underrated staple of comedy? Or was it better left in the forgotten childhood vault? Let's find out together!

Calling all adventurers at heart! We're heading into the month of April with "a game for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind". That's right, this week we're re-watching Jumanji (1995). Not to be confused with its two hilarious successors from 2017 and 2019, we focus specifically on the Robin Williams classic and cultural icon that is the original film. As Lex revisits all of the fantastical scenes and Steph watches them for the first time, we have to ask: is this even a children's movie? Or is Jumanji a little too intense for even a pair of mildly adjusted adults? Let's find out together!

It's our first video game review! Twenty-seven episodes into our podcast isn't too late to try one of these, is it? We don't think so! This week, we are reviewing two classics from 1996: Crash Bandicoot and Space Jam. One was our after-school Playstation obsession and the other is a beloved staple of 90s culture that is rarely outdone in pop culture. As we revisit both of these familiar sights from our childhoods, we have to ask: is it possible that nostalgia caused us to overhype them? Or do they still deserve all of the praise that we once had? Let's find out together!

It's our first video game review! Twenty-seven episodes into our podcast isn't too late to try one of these, is it? We don't think so! This week, we are reviewing two classics from 1996: Crash Bandicoot and Space Jam. One was our after-school Playstation obsession and the other is a beloved staple of 90s culture that is rarely outdone in pop culture. As we revisit both of these familiar sights from our childhoods, we have to ask: is it possible that nostalgia caused us to overhype them? Or do they still deserve all of the praise that we once had? Let's find out together!