Popcorn Parenting

A sequel to a 2011 spinoff from the Shrek franchise that's original and profound? Surely not. And yet... Nate and James have plenty to talk about. They also have an exciting announcement for you.

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To Infinity and before? Where did Buzz Lightyear come from? Why did Andy want a Buzz Lightyear? What was the film he watched in 1995? This is meant to be that film. It clearly isn't. But that's not the main problem. Nate and James talk about the main problems.

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What did you make of Lightyear? And what other movies should Nate and James be talking about? Let us know at [email protected]

Who'd have thought it? James and Nate sneak their way into the Lightyear UK Premier in Leicester Square. (Thanks, George!) Red Carpet and all. Chris Evans was there. Is it as good as Toy Story 2? Is it a disaster and betrayal like Toy Story 4?

Find out how they got on - and some spoiler-free reactions and comments. A full episode (with spoilers) arriving very soon!

James and Nate talk about this gem from the 80s, which is currently on Netflix and began the Studio Ghibli empire. It's a much slower pace than we're used to - and maybe that's a good thing and worth a discussion. And what about sisters and the spirits?

We're love to know what you made of this episode, the movie - and the Lion King remake from 2019. Tell us at [email protected]

We got right back to where it all started with Disney betting the farm on a movie, which turns out not to be about Snow White, or the Seven Dwarfs. In fact, are they any active characters in his film? Nate and James talk about mirrors, maternity and magical creatures.

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We are talking about an overlooked gem - which James liked more than Nate - The Kid Who Would Be King, written and directed by Joe Cornish. It's a modern day King Arthur story with a brilliant battle in a school at the end. Plus we mention the Disney movie, The Sword in the Stone. Was this an 'Arthurian Misfire'?

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We are talking about Matriarchy, Prophets and Miracles with Disney's recent popular hit, Encanto.

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After Turning Red and a bunch of films like it, what's going on with Pixar? And Nate FINALLY talks about Toy Story 4.  Plus some wild speculation about Lightyear.

How Turning Red Doesn’t Follow Pixar’s Rules (Wired magazine)

Toy Story 4 Review in AV Club

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Popcorn parenting is BACK! With a rapid response podcast about Turning Red – a movie about Pandas and Puberty. Turns out there’s are shades of Moana, Inside Out and… Teen Wolf? But what is else going on? Our reformed mythologists has some thoughts to aid discussion in your household.

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How Turning Red Doesn’t Follow Pixar’s Rules from Wired magazine

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What if emotions had emotions? Nate tried to pursued James that Inside Out is a good movie, despite James's reservations about the story telling. They discuss levels of sass, Bing Bong and levels of sadness - plus the usual digressions.

The Gospel According to Pixar is available from Amazon UK here.

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