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It was only a matter of time before we looked at one of the greatest directors of all time, Steven Spielberg. Today's movie, Jaws, turns 50 years old and Tony had the pleasure of recently experiencing it for his first time ever... on the big screen! Join him as he celebrates the great director and the movie that spawned the summer blockbuster; Jaws!

No spoilers in this episode!

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To end Animated August 2025, we take one last look at Studio Ghibli. The company is synonymous with Hayao Miyazaki for good reasons but today, we will look at one of Studio Ghibli's biggest driving forces; Isao Takahata (1935-2018). A mentor to Miyazaki, Takahata's movies were more experimental and slow-paced, and among his most notable works was the 1994 environmental fantasy movie Pom Poko.

Animation is a highly flexible medium of filmmaking that allows for anything at all to exist in a movie. It also reveals a lot about the people who work on it through their brushstrokes, styles, techniques, and so on. Animation truly has limitless potential. In this series, Tony will explore some of the great animated classics that  defined animation for generations, as well as those that may not have received the cultural praise they deserved but were still technical achievements on their own. Here's to all the animators of the world!

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If it looks like a duck and it quacks like a duck... it's NOT studio Ghibli! Mary and the Witch's Flower is the debut movie from Studio Ponoc, founded by former Studio Ghibli animator and director Hirosama Yonebayashi. Is this movie a copycat of the Studio Ghibli formula, or is it its own thing? Is the English dub better than the Japanese dub? Tune in to find out...

Animation is a highly flexible medium of filmmaking that allows for anything at all to exist in a movie. It also reveals a lot about the people who work on it through their brushstrokes, styles, techniques, and so on. Animation truly has limitless potential. In this series, Tony will explore some of the great animated classics that  defined animation for generations, as well as those that may not have received the cultural praise they deserved but were still technical achievements on their own. Here's to all the animators of the world!

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On the third week of Animated August, we will be looking at Suzume, the third entry of the Disaster trilogy that shares no continuity with the other movies so it's safe to watch it on its own. Directed by Makoto Shinkai, the movie is radically different from the more fantastical and timeless entries by Studio Ghibli but it's still just as good. Join Tony as he dives deep into the reality behind the disaster movie Suzume.

This episode may contain mild spoilers.

Animation is a highly flexible medium of filmmaking that allows for anything at all to exist in a movie. It also reveals a lot about the people who work on it through their brushstrokes, styles, techniques, and so on. Animation truly has limitless potential. In this series, Tony will explore some of the great animated classics that  defined animation for generations, as well as those that may not have received the cultural praise they deserved but were still technical achievements on their own. Here's to all the animators of the world!

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It was only a matter of time before we talk about Studio Ghibli! Join Tony as he recounts his first impressions of Miyazaki's dream-like masterpiece The Boy and the Heron.

No spoilers this time!

Animation is a highly flexible medium of filmmaking that allows for anything at all to exist in a movie. It also reveals a lot about the people who work on it through their brushstrokes, styles, techniques, and so on. Animation truly has limitless potential. In this series, Tony will explore some of the great animated classics that  defined animation for generations, as well as those that may not have received the cultural praise they deserved but were still technical achievements on their own. Here's to all the animators of the world!

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Animation is a highly flexible medium of filmmaking that allows for anything at all to exist in a movie. It also reveals a lot about the people who work on it through their brushstrokes, styles, techniques, and so on. Animation truly has limitless potential. In this series, Tony will explore some of the great animated classics that  defined animation for generations, as well as those that may not have received the cultural praise they deserved but were still technical achievements on their own. Here's to all the animators of the world!

Today, we go from West to East exploring the earliest surviving anime! Join Tony as he celebrates one of the defining Japanese movies ever, The Dull Sword.

No spoilers this time!

A link to watch the digitally restored version of the movie is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=580Aa0kjCAg

A lower resolution version with a different dye is available on Wikipedia; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dull_Sword

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Johnathan Taylor Thomas was one of the biggest child actors in 1990s Hollywood. Since then, he largely stepped away from acting but he still enjoys a noticeable fanbase among those who grew up at the height of his stardom. Join Tony as he looks at one of JTT's earliest movie roles in Disney's Man of the House.

No spoilers this time!

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Dunkirk is not only one of Christopher Nolan's most acclaimed movies, but it's also one of the most celebrated war movies ever made. Join Tony and Jordan as they discuss their thoughts and observations of the 2010s epic; Dunkirk.

This episode contains spoilers throughout

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Cutter said every great magic trick consists of three parts or acts; The Pledge, The Turn, and The Prestige. Based on the novel by Christopher Priest, today's movie explores one of Christopher Nolan's most baffling (and amazing) movies in his filmography. Join Tony and Jordan as they dissect this incredible piece of cinematic magic!

This episode contains spoilers from 11:00!

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Sequels have a terrible reputation, and none are more reviled than the ones Disney produced over the years. Nevertheless, Tony has always believed in giving these under appreciated gems a fair shot, especially when there are movies like Terminator 2 or Toy Story 2. Of course, is Moana 2 one of the rare diamonds in the rough muck of failed sequels or is it part of the muck itself? Tune in to find out...

Also, there is a very special message to all listeners and supporters at the end of this episode.

This episode contains spoilers for both Moana and Moana 2.

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