In this Frantasy Episode, the Franchise Forum crew takes to the skies to revisit The Rocketeer, Disney’s 1991 love letter to pulp adventure, Art Deco design, and the golden age of aviation. Along the way we talk about why this film made such a strong impression on so many of us as kids, even if the pacing feels a little different through modern eyes. From the retro-futuristic world and James Horner’s soaring score to the film’s late-blooming action finale, we break down what works, what surprised us on a rewatch and why the image of the Rocketeer blasting across the sky has stuck around long after the credits rolled.

Strap on the helmet and fire up the rocket.... we’re heading back to 1938!