Show Notes A movie about a child with creatures in her head sure leads to a diverse conversation. This week we watched Inside Out and talk about film ROIs, the definition and classification of emotions, the dangers of toxic positivity, and what disgusts us. Recommendations: Planet of the Dinosaurs (Amazon Prime); Wrong Turn (2021) (Amazon Prime) Next up: The Good Dinosaur (2015) Email us at [email protected] Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/

Show Notes We get to hang out with Baymax in the source of my favorite gif to send to literally anyone - Big Hero 6. Young Hiro loses his brother after already losing his parents and takes his grief a bit far in this Marvel property that absolutely does not present as such. Though he has invented possibly the most powerful invention of the century, he is still 14 and does not have control over his emotions so it’s a good thing that his brother left him a personal healthcare companion. May everyone find their Baymax - but until you do, you should borrow this one. Recommendations: Backrooms (Rentable) Next up: Inside Out (2014) Email us at [email protected] Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/

Show Notes We’ve come to the bane (or joy) of millions of millennial parents who simply wished their kids would Let It Go with Frozen this week. The power of ice, isolation, and sisterly bonds all come together to strengthen Anna and Elsa’s bond. Men, small, smelly or manipulative, come in second in this Disney Princess Musical, a refreshing change, even though there is ultimately some kissing. But there’s also a reindeer and a marshmallow, so it all balances out.  Recommendations: The Odyssey (In Theaters) Next up: Big Hero 6 (2014) Email us at [email protected] Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/ **

Show Notes We head back to school to see the origins of the epic friendship between Sully and Mike in Monsters’ University. One has a dream, the other an expectation and neither can be successful without the other - and the brothers of Oozma Kappa - they’re OK. Some good friends and great character design make this serviceable prequel pretty fun watch. Next up: Frozen (2013) Email us at [email protected] Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/

Show Notes A wholesome movie about the friendship between a grown man and a child - no, really. We watched the video game adventure Wreck-It Ralph. Ralph and Vanellope share multiple things - a desire to be appreciated and drive to show what they can do as well as the sense of humor of a six-year-old boy. For a movie full of fart jokes and swearing retro video game characters, there is a ton of heart, great sight gags, a healthy dose of nostalgia (shout out Millenials) and puns galore. Also a fantastic Ed Wynn - er, Alan Tudyk - performance.  Recommendations:  The Boston Strangler (Hulu); The Bear (Hulu) Next up: Monsters University (2013) Email us at [email protected] Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/

Show Notes This week we roam the Scottish Highlands with the spunkiest redhead you’ve ever met - and her mom - it’s Merida and bearida in Pixar’s Brave. Will-o'-the-wisps, witches, and feminism mix in medieval times and bring us a beautiful tale of the natural friction between mother and daughter, new generations and tradition, and  toddlers and self control. And there are magical bears! The beautiful song from the trailer that makes Amity cry: “Tha Mo Ghaol Air Aird A' Chuain" by Julie Fowlis Recommendations: Swapped (Netflix)   Next up: Wreck It Ralph (2012) Email us at [email protected] Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/

Show Notes A movie no one knew existed that wraps us in the warm hug of nostalgia - we watched the 2011 Winnie the Pooh. A honey hunt, a honey prize, and a honey trap (not that kind) all come together in the pages of a book, which is of course a character in itself. A short and lovely entry which exists out of time, sandwiched by Pixar films in chronology, this movie gives a sweet child-centric experience true to the source material.  Recommendations: Hokum (Rentable Digitally), The Boroughs (Netflix)   Next up: Brave (2012) Email us at [email protected] Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/

Show Notes The second in the Cars trilogy makes its appearance this week and we have a few questions - chief among them is - WHY? Don’t fall into the trap I did and think the opener is a movie within the movie - it is in fact just the movie because why wouldn’t the sequel to Cars be a Bond film? Don’t listen to Lassiter when he says this is about friendship since Lightning McQueen is in this movie for about 15 minutes and is a jerk for 12 of them. If you love Mater, this is for you - and he does prove himself to be kind of a genius.  Recommendations: Jonathan (Amazon Prime); Maternal Instinct (Netflix)  Next up: Winnie the Pooh (2011) Email us at [email protected] Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/

Show Notes Back to Disney’s fairy tale roots this week with Repunzel - I mean Tangled - wherein all that hair never tangles. We’ve got a childlike princess who manages to avoid being childish and a boy who is clearly a diamond in the rough leading us through a legitimately fun hike. What makes these characters special is the character not the accoutrement and yes, the hair counts as accoutrement. Recommendations: Something Very Bad is Going to Happen (Netflix); Pirates of the Caribbean series (Disney+)  Next up: Cars 2 (2011) Email us at [email protected] Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/

Show Notes This week we join Tiana in New Orleans to build a business and fall in love, not in that order. We may go ahead and overlook any possible overt racism in service of a froggy love story but there will be Zydeco and beignets. The music and the look of this movie really does feel respectful of a time and place and people and it’s a fun place to spend a couple of hours. Next up: Toy Story 3 (2010) Email us at [email protected] Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/