Disney and Pixar practically have a monopoly on good animated films (at least according to the Academy Awards), but there are great animated movies that come out of other studios too. One of these, of course, is The Mitchells vs The Machines. 

Loud, bright, and enjoyable, The Mitchells vs The Machines was a ride from start to finish. In this episode, we discuss what makes the movie work, despite not really conforming to traditional patterns set by companies like Disney and their billion-dollar blockbusters. The Mitchells and The Machines felt fresh—we discuss to see why.