The Movie Connection

This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION, we ask:

What do a snarky high school girl, who is ostracized by the student body for what she chooses to do with hers, and an aging black comedian, who creates a flamboyant alter ego Dolemite to kickstart his career, have in common? 

KC watched DOLEMITE IS MY NAME (3:02) (Directed by, Craig Brewer. Starring, Eddie Murphy, Welsey Snipes, Da'Vine Joy Randolph...)

Jacob watched EASY A (18:23) (Directed by, Will Gluck. Starring, Emma Stone, Aly Michalka, Amanda Bynes...)

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This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION, we ask:

What do a stoner going through an existential crisis and a trauma victim on a path of revenge have in common? 

Jacob watched, "JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME,"(5:19) (Directed by Jay & Mark Duplass. Starring; Jason Segel, Ed Helms, Susan Sarandon...)

KC watched, "PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN,"(19:19) (Directed by Emerald Fennell. Starring; Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie...)

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In the homecoming episode of "THE MOVIE CONNECTION," hosts and siblings, KC and Jacob sit down to discuss and make connections between the movie's they watched this week.

Jacob watched "PALM SPRINGS" (Directed by Max Barbakow. Starring; Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons...) 

KC watched "RAISING ARIZONA" (Directed by Joel Coen. Starring; Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, John Goodman...)

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Introducing the new podcast from your favorite hosts of "DISNEY CHANNEL SURFERS" 

It's "THE MOVIE CONNECTION" A podcast where siblings KC and Jacob sit down to connect over the movies they watched that week. 

On our first episode, Jacob watched "PALM SPRINGS'

and KC watched "RAISING ARIZONA"

Tune in on Saturday's to hear more about these movies and more!

Episode One airs on JUNE 5th, available wherever you listen to podcasts!

In the final episode of the podcast series "DISNEY CHANNEL SURFERS," Jacob and KC brought in a very special guest, their little sister Guess, to review the classic NOT-Disney film, "THE SWAN PRINCESS." 

The story is based upon the tale of Swan Lake with a few alterations. Odette is a beautiful princess who grows up being constantly courted by Prince Derek of a nearby kingdom, at the behest of the parents. Through the years Derek and Odette haven't exactly got along but when Derek see's how pretty Odette has become, he wants to arrange that marriage. But Odette needs more than surface attraction, so she declines on the arrangement. A evil sorcerer with eyes for Odette's kingdom, kidnaps Odette and places a spell on her that will turn her into a swan by day and a human by night. Thus begins the prince's search for Odette and the Great Animal that killed her. This movie was the product of a Disney animator who left the company, and it shows both in the relatively good quality animation and the musical breaks. There are also some pretty enjoyable side characters in a delusional frog named Jean-Bob (John Cleese), a Eeyore-esque Turtle named Speed (Steven Wright) and a scrappy Puffin Penguin. Hope you enjoy revisiting this movie you probably thought was a Disney movie but actually isn't.

To all our listeners, we thank you for joining us as we review and revisit some of our favorite Disney movies and look forward to continuing our Rewatch and review of movies from our childhood in the new podcast we are calling "THE MOVIE CONNECTION." Which will have it's premier episode in the first week of June, so keep an eye out for that wherever you listen to podcast's. 

Be safe!

This week we watched "MARY POPPINS RETURNS" the sequel to the beloved Disney classic that starred Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke and a cast of human and animated characters. Taking on the role of the nanny who is practically perfect in every way is Emily Blunt, who gives an original take on the character while being the same Mary we grew up loving as kids. This story takes places many years after Mary Poppins brought the Banks children closer to their estranged father, and upon her return, Mary realizes she has quite the task ahead of her as Michael, now a father himself, is coping with the loss of his wife and the raising of his three highly capable trio of children. Amidst the distress, Michael is about to lose the house that he and his sister Jane grew up in. There are plenty of enjoyable songs and spectacular dance sequences, the whole movie is a very heartfelt addition to the world of magic that only Disney can produce. 

We hope you all enjoyed this season and the series of "DISNEY CHANNEL SURFERS" and will join Jacob and KC as they go on to continue their rewatch and review of movies. The new podcast is called "THE MOVIE CONNECTION" and will be available wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Be safe and we hope you will continue listening! 

This week we watched "FLUBBER," starring Robin Williams, his first big movie done with Disney ever since having a fallout with the company years prior. Williams stars as Philip Brainard, a brilliant, albeit absent-minded professor. After failing to appear at his own wedding for the THIRD TIME, Professor Brainard invents a meta-stable compound that has the ability to bounce and dart around a room with destructive force, and it's green! Brainard calls this "flying rubber" Flubber and goes straight to work on studying the strange substances abilities. Not only does flubber make other surfaces bouncy, it apparently can be harnessed to make vehicles fly. There's lots of bouncing hijinks with a strange love triangle between Prof. Brainard, his fiancé and his robot Weebo (voiced by Jodi Benson), and a high-energy soundtrack courtesy of composer Danny Elfman. Hope you enjoy!

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Should we watch,

MARY POPPINS RETURNS - The long-awaited sequel to the beloved classic, MARY POPPINS. This version stars Emily Blunt in the lead role, offering her own unique yet respectful performance as the beloved nanny who has more than a few tricks up her sleeve and is still practically perfect in every way. Mary Poppins is back but with a new trio of children to look after and fantastic new worlds to explore, along with some very enjoyable songs. 

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BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS - A old favorite of ours, starring Angela Lansbury as a witch-in-training who seeks out a spell to aid in the war that is threatening Europe at the time. Along for the ride are three kids and a jaded magician who go from flying high atop a king-sized bed trhough the skies, down to the Island of Naboombu to participate in a soccer match with some animated animals. The perfect companion to the original Mary Poppins movie. 

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This week we watched Disney's first ever live-action adaptation of their animated classic, "THE JUNGLE BOOK," starring Jason Scott Lee as the wild boy Mowgli who is raised in the Indian jungle and learns to respect and survive the dangers of his surroundings. This version of The Jungle Book might be missing it's talking animals but it still creates a romantic, adventurous story that will keep your attention the whole time. Mowgli encounters an old friend from his childhood named Kitty but he is swiftly captured by officers of the British Army, lead by Capt. William Boone, who is portrayed by Cary Elwes in a truly villainous role that takes some getting used to. When the officers find a jeweled dagger on Mowgli, they are determined to find the rest of the treasure and so begins the process of reintroducing Mowgli to "civilized" society. But the more Mowgli learns about what it is to be a man, the more he longs to return to his Jungle home with it's simple law: "Kill only to eat or prevent from being eaten." Along with the help of his animal companions, Baloo the Bear, Bagheera the Panther and Grey Wolf, Mowgli will learn about his place in the world. 

A truly well constructed film from the director of "THE MUIMMY" and "THE MUMMY RETURNS." We hope you enjoy. 

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INSPECTOR GADGET - Based upon the cartoon series of the same name, a naive and law-abiding security guard is forced into critical condition and thanks to a new law-enforcement program, is given a body full of useless gadgetry to help maintain the law. He's always on duty. Starring Matthew Broderick as the titular lead. 

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FLUBBER - Robing Williams plays an absent-minded professor who discovers a new compound he calls Flubber, which, in addition to being sentient and goofy and bouncy, is able to cause vehicles to fly. Filled with fun slapstick and plenty of quintessential Robin Williams to go around. 

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This week we watched "WISH UPON A STAR" A body-switch movie with a new twist. Sisters Alexia (Katherine Heigl) and Hayley (Danielle Harris) are total opposites; Alexia is a pretty, popular high school senior who seems only concerned with maximizing desirability and getting into a decent college, and her sister Hayley is more academically driven and into green energy! One night, Hayley observes a shooting star and makes a wish to have her sisters life, and the next morning that wish comes true in a most unexpected way: the sisters switch bodies! Now the two will have to come to some mutual understanding if they are going to get through this surreal situation with their reputations in tact. Thus begins a wild set of events where the sisters bond and get to know each other better. Featuring some very dated but fun music and a outstanding supporting cast, including two of the weirdest yet most effective parents we've seen in a while! Hope you enjoy!

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JUNGLE 2 JUNGLE - Tim Allen stars as a workaholic, egotistical wall street executive who learns he has a long lost son who was raised on a remote island. It's a clash of cultures as the son, named Mimi-Siku, will adapt to his new urban surroundings and connect with his father who in turn learns to appreciate life and family more. 

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THE JUNGLE BOOK (1994) - This was the first of Disney's live-action reimagining's of their animated classics. Bet you thought it was 101 Dalmations, didn't ya? This movie stars Jason Lee Scott who you might recognize as Liu Kang in the Mortal Kombat movies and, in an uncharacteristically villainous role, Cary Elwes. The story of a boy raised by jungle animals finds himself thrust into the world of man when an old friend discovers him in the untamed land. Unable to accept his primitive nature, people start to try and civilize Mowgli but ultimately Mowgli must learn to accept both who he is and the world that surrounds him. This movie is filled with romance, fun and adventure. 

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This week we watched this sci-fi adventure movie, "STAR KID" starring Joseph Mazello (the kid from Jurassic Park) and featuring some dated but fun 90's era costume and set design and some CGI that kinda holds up. 

Spencer is a shy, comic book loving new kid at school who is bullied by a kid named Turbo. He has no real friends, can't seem to talk to any girls, other than his awesome teacher Ms. Halloway, and is neglected by his workaholic father. One night, Spencer observes a falling object in the sky and follows it to a nearby wrecking yard. There is a strange shuttle that has crashed and inside is a humanoid, metallic cyber-suit that requires a human host to operate and thus begin's a very strange and action-packed adventure as Spencer finds himself sealed inside the cybersuit which has it's own consciousness in the form of a Obtimus Prime-sounding A.I. that they decide to refer to as "Cy." After some awkward testing of the suit's capabilities, Spencer soon finds himself having to go toe-to-toe with a terrifying alien in a desperate attempt to save the planet. It's weird, but it has its charms. Hope you enjoy!

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SUSIE Q - The ghost of a beautiful teen from the mid-60's returns to her hometown to haunt a new kid to the neighborhood and recover a missing deed to save her parents from being homeless. Starring the Pink Ranger herself, Amy Jo Johnson!

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WISH UPON A STAR - Sisters Hayley and Alexia Wheaton could not be more opposite. Hayley is scientific and introverted and Alexia is beautiful and popular. After a magical event, Hayley and Alexia swap bodies and will have to find a way to switch back before they ruin their respective High School lives. It's Freaky Friday, but with SISTERS! Also, starring Katherine Heigl of "Grey's Anatomy." 

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