Sing and Be Happy, Dammit!

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Armageddon, dystopian futures, natural disasters, fascist dictatorships — yup, we're talking about kids' movies!! Or are we?

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This week we're at our wonkiest! Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the Timothee Chalamet-led Wonka are the focus of this episode, where we explore Wonka's conflicting origin stories and the odd choices of Johnny Depp.

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As our fantasy-themed season nears its end, we reflect upon the fantasy movie musical genre and the many forms it takes — some wonderful, amazing, and thought-provoking, some not so much (I'm looking at you, Xanadu). 

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Spies, Scandinavia, and '80s LA punk rock — all related to this movie!! How? Listen and find out as we also discuss the mysterious allure of Gene Wilder and Jodi obsesses over a tv game show.

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All hail the Goblin King! Besides being a character in two fun musicals (in the same year!) David Bowie has a huge creative output, and had a diverse thirst for creative exploration. Join us as we celebrate all that is Bowie!

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Puppets, poets, and the passage of adolescence — this week we discuss the cult classic that led to the end of Jim Henson's film career! Many Canadian connections pop up as we explore the beloved Bowie vehicle, Labyrinth. 

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See how the sausage is made! Mike and Jodi choose a theme and — after some confusion — whittle it down to the next ten musicals. Any guesses? 

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And now for something completely different! Before The Simpsons, before Beetlejuice, before The Nightmare Before Christmas, this Elfman vehicle comes from the performance art influence and tradition of the Cockettes, Frank Zappa, and Andy Warhol's Factory. If you dare, join us in the Forbidden Zone! 

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What do you consider a musical? Do characters have to sing or can they just dance to music? Do they even have to dance? Do the songs have to further the plot? Do they have to be original songs? We have our fluid opinions — do they gel with yours? Or are we completely off-track?

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We weigh in on Steve Martin's acting chops and Bernadette Peters' ethereal beauty, we delve into the Great American Songbook, and — for some reason — we list the entire cast of Tremé. Join us for a musical that challenges our "sing and be happy" mantra...Pennies From Heaven!

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