We know perfect isn’t easy, but that’s hardly an excuse. This week we watch 1988’s Oliver & Company and grapple with one of the questions the film asks us from nearly the beginning: Why should we care? The music still slaps - despite the unused talents of Sheryl Lee Ralph - but otherwise we’re not entirely sure about the longstanding value of this Dickensian mish mosh. Sure, it’s the only role in which Billy Joel doesn’t play himself... but is that it? Make no bones about it, we were doggone frustrated this week. But hey - why should we ca-a-re?

Doowopilation!

• Gizmodo on the possibility of “GroupWatch” on Disney+: https://gizmodo.com/hidden-code-on-the-disney-site-suggests-a-watch-party-1844906374
• Polygon brings you the full list of new arrivals: https://www.polygon.com/disney-plus/2020/9/1/21403902/disney-plus-new-movies-tv-watch-september-2020 

All other research and references completed using Wikipedia, IMDb, and Rotten Tomatoes.  

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