Talking The Mickey

Sometimes the worst films make for the best episodes.  Ethan's pick brings us the 2006 computer-animated debacle that was "The Wild".   Ellie,  Georgia,  Ethan, and Ian debate why the film wanted to keep explicitly reminding us of much better Disney properties,  discuss the shameful Canadiana that was forced to the audience throughout the first act, consider why their were so many characters stuffed into this film if none of them were going to be developed or really have an arc, and ask if anyone cared about Ryan at any point in the film.  Also, who names a Lion cub "Ryan"???  Throw on Disney Plus, catch up on some great Disney content (or this film) and then join the conversation on Twitter  (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our BRAND NEW Facebook page (@talkingthemickey).

Also, a massive thanks to our friends over at Feedspot who informed  us that they have included us in their "Top 60 Disney Podcasts You Must  Follow in 2020" rankings where we currently sit at #13 (and I believe  hold the ranking of the top film review Disney podcast in that list).   If you've got a podcast to promote, why not head over to Feedspot and  see how they can help you.  Catch our ranking at  https://blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts

Well I'm never eating Oysters again and you're late for a very important date with your favourite Disney themed podcast's review of Alice in Wonderland on our communal unbirthdays.  Georgia's pick brings us the Lewis Carroll literary classic brought to life through the animated genius of the Walt Disney company.   Ellie,  Georgia,  Ethan, and Ian debate at length the concept of a clever metaphor that's lost on the target audience, whether too many chefs in the kitchen did spoil the broth, what song needed to be substituted because Kathryn Beaumont wasn't that deft with it, is the Queen of Hearts a good villain or merely an iconic villain, and if everything is nonsense, can there be any substance to the film?  Throw on Disney Plus, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey), Instagram (@talkingthemickey), or on our BRAND NEW Facebook page (@talkingthemickey).

Also, a massive thanks to our friends over at Feedspot who informed us that they have included us in their "Top 60 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020" rankings where we currently sit at #13 (and I believe hold the ranking of the top film review Disney podcast in that list).  If you've got a podcast to promote, why not head over to Feedspot and see how they can help you.  Catch our ranking at https://blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts

This one's for all the gingers out there as Ellie's pick has us reviewing our 2nd Pixar film to this point in Brave   Ellie,  Georgia, Ethan, and Ian debate at length the importance of a fishing montage when the goal of the film is to prevent someone being a bear long-term, why is the idea of a mother-daughter relationship arc such a novel idea for a Disney film,  was Brave (the Oscar winner) even the best animated film Disney put out this year?  Which other Disney property made it onto the Scottish registry of Tartans over fifty years ago?  And what is with all the talk about destiny, fate, and choosing your path?  Throw on some Disney  Plus, catch up on some great Disney content and then join the  conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram  (@talkingthemickey).

Is Cruella de Ville actually a great villain or just the benefector of excellent character design and an iconic song?  That's the question we undertake this week as Ian's pick has us counting spots, literally.   Ellie,  Georgia, Ethan, and Ian debate the relative distance of London to Suffolk, why half the film is us watching dogs watching television, how can a variety of animals understand the twilight bark but only the dogs can respond?  Is Jasper underrated as a disney villain in his own right?  And what is Roger's wife's name anyways?  Throw on some Disney Plus, catch up on some great  Disney content and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingthemickey).

Everything goin' Topsy Turvy this week as someone suggests Phoebus is 'just a discount Flynn Rider!'  Come join the podcast that puts the  Plus in Disney Plus, Talking The Mickey as Ethan's pick has us celebrating the Festival of Fools with Esmerelda, Quasimodo, Belle's Dad, and some guy trying to sell us Hot & Cool Hamburgers from McDonalds.   Ellie,  Georgia, Ethan, Ian, and Liam debate how dark is too dark for a Disney film, discuss why Frollo is mentioned enough when we consider the great pantheon of Disney villains, consider whether the gargoyles are actually alive or do they just exist in Quasi's mind, and ask ourselves if leaning so heavily into sitcom culture was the right feel for this film,   Throw on some Disney Plus, catch up on some great Disney  content and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingthemickey).

The force is strong with this one!  Come join the podcast that puts the Plus in Disney Plus, Talking  The  Mickey in a special cross-over event with our other Podcast, Best Film Ever, as we dip our toe into the epic franchise that is the Star Wars Universe.  While Disney Plus is releasing Rise of Skywalker to finish the Skywalker saga, we're going all the way back to the beginning with a special cross-over episode in honour of Star Wars Day alongside Liam from Best Film Ever.   Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, Ian, and Liam discuss just how bad the first cut of Star Wars was, we find out which surpising studios turned down George Lucas' "Untitled Space Opera", reveal which cast member was paid £20 to 'go away' by another member of the cast and debate whether you can simulatneously write a great story but a terrible script.  Throw on some Disney Plus, catch up on some great Disney  content and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingthemickey).

Come join the podcast that puts the Plus in Disney Plus, Talking  The Mickey. as we stretch our wings in reviewing the 2008 birth of a Disney Fairies division, Tinker Bell.  Georgia's choice,  brings us to Pixie Hollow and a time long before the Darling children made their way to Never Land.    Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian discuss how and why Disney went in a direction to bump Tinker Bell up to main character status, consider if she's a likeable character or a bad Egg, discover some serious casting power in players of Tinker's crew and learn about the financial boon that this direct-to-DVD series became for the House of Mouse.  Throw on some Disney Plus, and  catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingthemickey).

Step In Time to the podcast that puts the Plus in Disney Plus, Talking The Mickey. This week, Ellie's choice,  brings us to Edwardian England and the 'Age of Men' (at least according to Mr. Banks), in Mary Poppins.   Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian discuss the turbulent relationship between P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney company, consider which characters may be sociopathic, learn about a tapestry of casting considerations, and debate the quality (and difficulty) of some of the accents in the only Disney film to be nominated for Best Picture in Walt's lifetime.  Throw on some Disney Plus, and  catch up on some great Disney content and then join the conversation on Twitter (@talkthemickey) or Instagram (@talkingthemickey).

10,000 years may give you such a crick in the neck but our Deep Dive this week will make you feel like a prince.  This week, Ian's choice, brings us to the ancient (post-apocalyptic?) land of Agrabah where we thoroughly examine Aladdin.   Ellie, Georgia, Ethan, and Ian discuss the turbulent development process which culiminated in the infamous Black Friday, Disney's treatment of its biggest star in Robin Williams, the ever-changing rules regarding the Genie's powers and if there are three different characters angling for the role of 'silent sidekick', which one's the cutest?  Throw on some Disney Plus, and  catch up on some  great Disney contet and  then join our conversation on  Twitter  (@talkthemickey) or Instagram  (@talkingthemickey).

If you thought there was a rant in Lady and The Tramp, hold our tea!  This week we discuss the reimagining of Treasure Island in Space (a harder moniker to remember than you may think) with Treasure Planet.   Ellie, Georgia, Liam, and  Ian discuss the 70/30 rule, unfortunate post-millenium haircuts, how Treasure Planet may be the biggest financial blunder in Disney animation history, and how close it came to a truly bizarre sequel taking place.  Throw on some Disney Plus, and catch up on some  great Disney contet and  then join our conversation on Twitter  (@talkthemickey) or Instagram  (@talkingwithmickey).