The ThawedCast
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The ThawedCast
Conversations about Animation

 Episode 61 - FernGully: The Last Rainforest

Philip, Dawson, and Hannah discuss the 1992 animated feature, FernGully: The Last Rainforest, an independently produced major motion picture from director/producer team Bill Kroyer and Wayne Young. Distributed by 20th Century Fox, this Disney competitor was praised for its vibrant animation and pro-environmental message. It follows the fairy kingdom of FernGully in the Australian rainforest. The enigmatic heroine Crysta is fascinated with the possibility of meeting humans for the first time, and is thrilled when she accidentally captures the plucky young Zak. The thrill turns to terror when it is discovered that the encroaching humans are destroying FernGully while unleashing an ancient evil in their carelessness. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke.

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 Episode 62 - The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special

Released 42 years after the original airdate of The Star Wars Holiday Special on CBS, Disney's The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special is a whimsical take on the Star Wars saga that imagines the characters Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewie, and their friends celebrating the Wookiee holiday Life Day. Philip, Jodi, and Dawson discuss this 40-minute TV special and whether it holds up as a true Christmas classic. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke.

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 Episode 63 - The Little Mermaid (1989)

The ThawedCast: Conversations about Animation welcomes Lara Akal and her tremendous knowledge of the hugely popular 1989 Disney animated film, The Little Mermaid. Hannah, Dawson, and Philip also share their thoughts on this film that marked a significant turning point in animated musicals. Ariel is a mermaid princess disillusioned with undersea life, and the only thing she wants is to experience life on the surface. As her fixation reaches a fever pitch, she is pressured into a dubious deal with a sinister sea witch. The consequences could be dire, but with help from her friends, Ariel is determined to make the enchantment work in her favor. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke, @laraakal

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 Episode 64 - Trolls World Tour

Philip and Jodi review and discuss the 38th feature film from Dreamworks Animation, released in April 2020 directly to streaming rental in the wake of mandatory theater closures across the US and throughout the world. Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick return as troll-duo Branch and Poppy as the Trolls' world is threatened by the Rock Trolls led by Queen Barb and her Barbarians. Trolls World Tour addresses the struggles of leadership and emphasizes the importance of embracing cultural differences. In order for the various races of musical trolls to fulfill their purpose of creating the best music possible, they must be willing to share their diverse musical legacy among all trolls, and not just a select few. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke.

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 Episode 65 - WolfWalkers

Jodi and Philip discuss the new fantasy feature film from Kilkenny, Ireland-based Cartoon Saloon, WolfWalkers (2020). Set in 1650 Kilkenny, this gorgeous animated feature is a tale of two young girls who become fast friends. One was raised in civilized society and the other was raised alongside wolves. Their worlds clash when the Lord Protector of Kilkenny determines the wolves that inhabit the nearby forest to be a threat and orders the destruction of the forest. Together, the two girls attempt to stave off the coming attack. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke.

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 Episode 66 - The Mandalorian

Dawson and Philip discuss and review seasons one and two of The Mandalorian on Disney Plus, the first live-action television series set in the Star Wars universe, created by Jon Favreau. The show premiered November 12, 2019 and follows a Mandalorian bounty hunter named Din Djarin, a.k.a. "Mando," who wears the familiar type of armor worn by Boba and Jango Fett from the Star Wars films. After collecting one of the most difficult and lucrative bounties in the galaxy, this formidable hunter pivots to the role of protector of a mysterious child who acts as the key to a whole new series of adventures. Only someone of Mando's skill and courage would have a chance at surviving this journey. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke.

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 Episode 67 - Soul

On Christmas Day, Pixar released their 2nd film of 2020, Soul, on Disney Plus. Written and directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers, Soul follows jazz pianist Joe Gardner through a fateful day in which he fulfills his dream of booking a jazz gig with a popular band. Joe then seemingly dies in a fall, but manages to reunite with his comatose body after narrowly escaping the afterlife thanks to some help from the obstinate Soul 22. Things aren't quite the same upon Joe's return, however, but before the cosmic scales can be tipped back into balance, Joe is determined to fulfill his purpose in life--and perhaps teach 22 a valuable lesson along the way. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke.

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 Episode 68 - The Emperor’s New Groove

Hannah, Dawson and Philip review and discuss The Emperor's New Groove from Disney Animation. This fan favorite celebrated its 20th anniversary in December 2020, and its troubled production signaled the end to the heyday of classic Disney animation that experienced a major revival in the 1990s. This wacky fable takes advantage of David Spade's sarcastic brand of humor, which contrasts nicely with John Goodman's good-natured appeal. Add in two delightful antagonists, and this film provides a recipe for 80 minutes of pure fun. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke.

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 Episode 69 - Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Philip and Dawson revisit an ambitious attempt by Disney Animation to release a non-musical, action-adventure film aimed at older kids and fans of genre fiction. Patterned after classic historical adventure serials, which in turn spawned films like Indiana Jones and The Mummy, Atlantis: The Lost Empire seeks to immerse the viewer in a wondrous, fully-realized ancient world. Milo Thatch is a linguistics and cartography professor who guides a large expedition to the lost continent of Atlantis, now a ruined underground city. Due to ill-fated experiments to weaponize their secret power source, Atlantis is a shadow of its former self, but will this encounter with the outside world help restore this lost civilization? *Correction* Philip misremembers the Venus de Milo statue as missing her head, when in fact she is only missing her arms. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke.

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 Episode 70 - Spies in Disguise

Jodi and Philip review and discuss 2019 animated action film Spies in Disguise from Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox. Inspired by the animated short film "Pigeon: Impossible," this team-up film presents an unlikely duo in super-spy Lance Sterling and quirky inventor Walter Beckett. Walter's genius is matched only by his oddness, which results in Lance being inadvertently transformed into a pigeon. This is not without its advantages, but it's up to Walter to perfect his formula in order to reverse the process as the duo embark on an adventure to stop a global threat. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke.

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 Episode 71 - Your Name

Dawson and Philip take a trip back to 2016 with Japanese animated film Your Name from writer/director Makoto Shinkai and CoMix Wave Films. Two high-schoolers from different worlds find themselves mysteriously intertwined as they each experience episodes of missing time, quickly learning that they've been periodically switching bodies for a day at a time. Taki is an artist living in busy Tokyo and Mitsuha is a Shinto ritual performer in rural Japan. While their memories of being in each other’s body are vague, they learn a great deal about each other through the notes they leave in their phones. Things take a turn when Taki discovers that Mitsuha lives three years in the past. This complicates any chance the two have of meeting in person, as their connection's strength seems tied to a passing comet in 2013—an event that holds great significance to Mitsuha and her spiritual destiny. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke.

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 Episode 72 - Weathering with You

Jodi, Hannah and Philip discuss the 2019 epic romance film from Makoto Shinkai and CoMix Wave Films, Weathering with You. The film involves two teenagers struggling to survive in Tokyo who experience a streak of good luck once they meet up and start a business. After a chance meeting at McDonald's and later outside a nightclub, Hina, a recently orphaned girl raising her younger brother, and Hodaka, a resourceful runaway, create an online listing for Hina's services as a weather medium. Tokyo is experiencing unprecedented rainfall, and rumors begin to spread of a girl who can make the sun shine on command. Those who understand the nature of this power, however, warn of the dangerous consequences that may ensue. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke.

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 Episode 73 - Kiki’s Delivery Service

Philip discusses the 1989 film from writer/director/producer Hayao Miyazaki, Kiki's Delivery Service, based on the Mary Poppins-esque children's novel by Eiko Kadono. Kiki is a witch-in-training who, according to tradition, must go off and prove herself upon turning 13. She takes her trusty cat Jiji, her radio, and her mother's broom to find a city in this fictionalized European setting where she can set up shop. Naturally, getting settled in isn't the easiest thing for an adolescent girl, but luckily this society is accepting of witches and magic, allowing Kiki to start, you guessed it, her very own delivery service. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke.

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 Episode 74 - Earwig and the Witch

The Ehlke siblings Philip, Dawson, and Samara talk Studio Ghibli and their latest release Earwig and the Witch (2020) from director Goro Miyazaki, son of acclaimed animator Hayao Miyazaki. This is the first CGI animated film from Studio Ghibli, and it features the young Erica Wigg, a.k.a "Earwig," who becomes the foster child of a witch and her demonic companion. The enterprising Earwig is challenged to adapt to her difficult new surroundings, as it is genuinely uncertain whether her foster parents pose a threat to her or are simply old and disgruntled. This surprisingly apt metaphor for uncomfortable family circumstances also holds the key to Earwig's past: A key with the potential to heal her new home. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke, @samara_ehlke9, @therootboundpodcast, @hiddenfallsfilm

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 Episode 75 - Raya and the Last Dragon

Dawson, Hannah, and Philip welcome Courtny Schultz onto the podcast to discuss the new release from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Raya and the Last Dragon. Available via purchase on Disney+ and in theaters, Raya is the first Disney animated feature of the 2020s and was directed by Don Hall and Carlós Lopez Estrada, with Disney story veterans Paul Briggs and John Ripa credited as co-directors. Raya is the daughter of Chief Benja in the Heart region of the kingdom of Kumandra. This warrior princess must unite the five tribes of Kumandra to defeat the vicious Druun, who turn any human or dragon they touch to stone. To do so, she must locate the rumored last dragon, who has ostensibly been asleep for the past 500 years. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke, @hiddenfallsfilm

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 Episode 76 - Frozen Fever

Hannah and Philip usher in spring with a retrospective on the 2015 short film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Frozen Fever. A little over a year after Frozen was released, directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, along with many of the Frozen team including Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, delivered a short follow-up depicting the sisters Elsa and Anna going about their lives as best friends. Elsa is preparing an elaborate birthday celebration for Anna but is coming down with a cold, partly due to exhaustion. Regardless, Elsa is determined to give Anna the perfect birthday. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke, @hiddenfallsfilm

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 Episode 77 - Over the Moon

Philip, Hannah, Jodi, and Lara review and discuss the 2020 Netflix/Pearl Studios feature Over the Moon, directed by Glen Keane and co-directed by John Kahrs. Fei Fei is a young Chinese girl who experiences dramatic loss at an early age. Her interests in science and mythology intertwine when a sudden wave of grief overcomes her, and she builds a rocket to carry her away from her rapidly changing life. Along with her pet rabbit and a surprise stowaway, Fei Fei journeys to the surface of the moon to find the moon goddess Chang'e. The vibrant kingdom of Lunaria presents its own challenges, however, and Fei Fei struggles to please the goddess whom she had admired all her life. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke, @laraakal

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 Episode 78 - Godzilla vs. Kong

Godzilla vs. Kong is the fourth entry in the Warner Bros./Legendary Entertainment “MonsterVerse” and features the highly anticipated showdown between Godzilla and King Kong. Directed by Adam Wingard, the film balances its titanic conflict with a human story of mystery and hubris. ThawedCasters Dawson and Philip dive into the fantastical inner-world of monsters as Kong attempts to find a new home, but he must reckon with a freshly agitated Godzilla. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke

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 Episode 79 - A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

Jodi and Philip discuss the eighth feature film from Aardman, an animation studio based in Bristol, England. Famous for their signature claymation style, Farmageddon is their latest stop-motion photography project having spent almost two years in front of cameras and is a sequel to 2015's Shaun the Sheep Movie. Shaun the Sheep has enjoyed a healthy career in commercials, TV series and animated shorts, and his second film finds him and his farm gang face-to-face with an extra-terrestrial visitor. The alien, known as "Lu-La" mistakenly lands on Earth after taking her parents' flying saucer on a joyride. She'll need more than a multi-pass to return home, considering both she and her newfound friends are clueless of how to properly fly a spaceship. Released in the U.S. on Netflix, this gorgeous Oscar-nominated sci-fi throwback delights from start to finish. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke

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 Episode 80 - Mortal Kombat (2021)

Dawson and Philip review and discuss Mortal Kombat from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, a new release in theaters and on HBO Max based on the long-running Mortal Kombat video game series. MMA fighter Cole Young is recruited by Jax, a mercenary with the same mysterious tattoo. Soon after the two meet, however, they are hunted by a warrior from the netherworld. Other heroes bearing the Dragon Arcana must unite to ward off this mysterious force that is hunting Earth's champions. All so that they can go on to win the mythical Mortal Kombat and save Earthrealm from destruction. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke

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 Episode 81 - Zootopia

Jodi, Hannah and Philip discuss Zootopia from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Released in February 2016, this film is a resounding allegory for human sociology whist providing an intriguing criminal caper plot in the tradition of action films like 48 Hrs. and Lethal Weapon. Judy Hopps is the first rabbit police officer to graduate into the Zootopia Police Department. Despite being the top of her class, she has difficulty adjusting from her rural roots into the pressures of the big city. Convinced Zootopia is a place where anyone can be anything, she forges ahead in the face of adversity from criminals and cops alike, befriending an unlikely ally in Nick Wilde the fox, in order to prove herself as an officer. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke

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 Episode 82 - The Mitchells vs. the Machines

Dawson and Jillian join Philip to discuss the new animated film from Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix, The Mitchells vs. the Machines. Originally announced as a theatrical feature under the title 'Connected,’ the film examines the pitfalls of modern technology and its impact on a typical Michigan family who embark on a cross-country road trip. Katie Mitchell is an aspiring filmmaker on her way to college who has trouble connecting to her father, who insisted on the trip. En route to California, a rogue AI takes over the world and captures every human except the four Mitchells. Will this mildly dysfunctional family rise to the occasion and save the world? Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke, @jillianmaejohns

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 Episode 83 - A Goofy Movie

Philip is joined by Hannah, Dawson and Jillian to discuss the 1995 Disney Toon feature A Goofy Movie. This quintessential piece of 90s Disney nostalgia was somewhat buried by other priorities from Disney surrounding its release, but managed to find a place in the hearts of millions of fans who admire the film for its heartfelt story and its classic iconography. Goofy and his teenage son Max live ordinary lives in the American heartland but have grown somewhat distant. Goofy's plans for father-son bonding are threatened when Max tries to alter their vacation destination against his father's will. Will Max's schemes cause irreparable harm to not only his relationship with his father, but also to the potential love of his life? Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @dawsondelwinehlke, @jillianmaejohns

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 Episode 84 - Cruella

Philip is joined by Jodi, Hannah, and newcomer Heather Coy to discuss the new live-action spinoff of an animated Disney film, Cruella. The film explores an alternative take on the classic villain Cruella de Vil from the 1961 classic, One Hundred and One Dalmations. Like Maleficent before it, Cruella revels in the undeniable fascination that this eponymous character instills in viewers, having been prominently featured in several films and shows since the 1961 original and of course immortalized in the hit song bearing her name. This origin story is set in 1970s London and follows "Estella" (Emma Stone) as she goes from petty street thief to major player in the fashion world, rivaling her unwitting boss (Emma Thompson), against whom she holds a secret vendetta. What started as a boon to the struggling Estella's career turns into a perilous game of chess between the iconoclastic duo. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @southernrosecosplay

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Episode 85 - One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)

Hannah, Jodi, and Philip discuss the 1961 Disney film One Hundred and One Dalmatians. This was the first feature-length film to use Xerox photocopying to save on animation costs. At the domestic box office it went on to gross around 850 million in today’s dollars, second only to Snow White (1937) in this particular ranking (animated domestic grosses, adjusted for inflation). It would inspire several spin-off films and an animated series, and was based on a popular children’s novel by Dodie Smith. The film adheres closely to the novel, which established the iconic look and personality of Cruella De Vil. The film’s unique art style, modern setting and yuppie protagonists were a departure from Disney’s usual classic aesthetic, offering relevant insight on parenting and consumerism. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter

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 Episode 86 - Luca

Philip and Hannah welcome new guest Alex to the ThawedCast to discuss the new film from Pixar, Luca, released in the U.S. exclusively on Disney+ on June 18th. This directorial debut from Enrico Casarosa, who previously made the Pixar short La Luna (2011), follows an Italian shepherd boy who lives with his family under the sea. Unlike classical merpeople, however, these sea monsters become fully human when up on dry land, apart from smelling a bit fishy. Luca meets Alberto, a fellow monster who lives among the humans. Enchanted by the surface world, Luca embarks on increasingly elaborate attempts to assimilate into human society, finding friendship, family, and mischief along the way. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @ayeedeezy

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Episode 87 - Vivo

Philip, Jodi, and Alex review Vivo from Columbia and Sony Pictures Animation, released in the U.S. on Netflix in August 2021. Directed by Kirk DiMicco and co-directed by Brandon Jeffords, this Cuba/Florida travelogue is the brainchild of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who first pitched the idea of a singing monkey—or kinkajou—back in 2010, following the Broadway success of In the Heights. Miranda voices Vivo as well as composes along with long-time collaborator Alex Lacamoire. Vivo is the companion of elderly street musician Andrés, who is unable to travel to Florida to rekindle an old flame. Vivo makes the journey along with Andrés' great niece, Gabi, in order to deliver a piece of music representing the bond that survived the many years of being apart. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @ayeedeezy

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 Episode 88 - The Aristocats

Alex, Hannah, and Philip discuss the 1970 film The Aristocats from Walt Disney Animation. Centered around a group of cats that are promised a huge inheritance, the cats' future is threatened when the person promised the inheritance after the cats are gone learns of the will. Cartoon hi-jinks ensue as Duchess, Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse find themselves in the french countryside, but are able to make their way home with the help of Thomas O'Malley the alley cat, who knows the streets of Paris backwards and forward. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @ayeedeezy

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Episode 89 - The Last Unicorn 

Jodi and Philip discuss The Last Unicorn (1982) from Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment. Directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, the animation was primary completed by Topcraft in Japan, which would later be acquired by Studio Ghibli. A majestic and mysterious unicorn inhabits and enchanted forest, but overhears that she may be the only remaining unicorn. Following a tip from an eccentric butterfly, the unicorn sets out in search of the Red Bull, said to have been responsible for the unicorns' disappearance. The unicorn’s journey brings her into contact with an assortment of characters, including companions such as the enigmatic Schmendrick the magician and Molly the forest-dweller. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, @hannahleigheverafter, @ayeedeezy

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Episode 90 - The Shining 

Jodi, Dawson and Philip review and discuss Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' from 1980. A film that has gone on to influence numerous filmmakers and storytellers, 'The Shining' is an adaptation of Stephen King's 1977 novel of the same name. These two creative powerhouses were sure to deliver an enduring film; however King ultimately disapproved of Kubrick's vision for the film. 'The Shining' got mixed reviews upon release, but its iconic performances from Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall, combined with its subtle atmospheric detail and groundbreaking cinematography would quickly ignite a full-blown reevaluation that would secure the film as a canonical classic. For those who have struggled with the isolation of quarantine and an illusory sense of time, this film uniquely captures the danger of settling into the discordant malaise of a late-twentieth century existential nightmare. Follow @thawedcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email: genresavvypodcast@gmail.com. Find us: @philipehlke, @jodipolasky, Hidden Falls, Shadow of the Conqueror

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