Derek and Doug are joined by friend of the podcast Cassie to talk about the Pixar film that can make you cry in eight minutes flat: Up. How did Pixar manage to make a movie starring an old man flying his house to South America work so incredibly well? How does Up prepare us for future Peter Docter creations? And what does Up say about dreams, grief, and the way we view elderly folks in the real world? Stay through the end to hear us chat with animator Sam Palmer who shares his background and his perspective on talking dogs in biplanes, perfecting fabric in Up, character silhouettes, and the wizardry of Pixar Animation Studios!

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Film Release: May 29, 2009

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Closing song: ‘The Ellie Badge’ by Michael Giacchino (from the Up Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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