Daniel is joined by teacher Billy Kanafani to look at the gorgeous medieval fantasy ‘The Sword in the Stone’, and discuss how the film depicts the vital and complicated relationship between teachers and students, and the importance of education in teaching young boys to be good men.

For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-19-the-sword-in-the-stone

Daniel is joined by production designer, architect and fashion designer Eugyeene Teh to discuss the groundbreaking Disney classic 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians', how it draws from contemporary influences for its dynamic new look, and how the Xerox process changed animation forever. 

For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-18-one-hundred-and-one-dalmations

In the second part of our look at the legendary animated classic 'Sleeping Beauty', Daniel is joined by theatre director Stephen Nicolazzo to discuss the film’s visual storytelling, the relationship between Aurora and Philip and its lasting legacy on animation, cinema and art.

For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-17-sleeping-beauty-part-2

Daniel is joined by Australian Ballet principal artist Dimity Azoury to begin our two-part look at the monumental animated classic ‘Sleeping Beauty’, discussing the influence of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet on the film and the drive for perfection in artistic pursuits.

For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-16-sleeping-beauty-part-1

Daniel is joined by veterinarian Daniel Taft to look at Disney’s enduring canine romance ‘Lady and the Tramp’, how it represents the relationship between dogs and their owners, and why we have such great affection for them.

For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-15-lady-and-the-tramp

Daniel is joined by social historian Frank Golding to look at Disney’s swashbuckling adventure 'Peter Pan', discuss the real experiences of children removed from their families, the complex roles of mothers and fathers in a child’s life, and the reality of never wanting to grow up.

For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-14-peter-pan

Daniel is joined by academics Dr Elizabeth Hale and Anna Mik to talk about Disney’s legendary adaptation of ‘Alice in Wonderland’, the importance of the original novel, how the two works act in conversation with one another, and possible meanings behind Alice and her Wonderland.

For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-13-alice-in-wonderland