Rewatching The Magic: A Disney Fan Podcast

Dec 08 2024 273 ep. 96 mins 1

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A podcast where two adult Disney fans rewatch the media that shaped their lives to see if the Magic lives on...

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RTM 264 - While You Were Sleeping (1995)

Dec 08 2024 71 mins

There are many Christmas-themed romantic comedies, it's time we discussed one. 1995's While You Were Sleeping features Sandra Bullock at the height of her "girl next door" era. Does this succeed where so many other holiday romcoms fail, or will this leave us in coma? Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://crea

RTM 263 - That Thing You Do! (1996)

Dec 01 2024 64 mins

We take a look at the writing and directing debut of Tom Hanks, 1996's That Thing You Do! Is this story of one-hit Wonders as lasting as the catchy song that came from it? Or will be left "wondering" what happened to The Oneders? Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All

RTM 262 - Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

Nov 24 2024 117 mins

For our five year anniversary episode, we look at Deadpool & Wolverine. Was this a suitable tribute to, not only the Fox X-Men universe, but pre-MCU Marvel movies as a whole? Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All our social media links: https://linktr.ee/rewatchin

RTM 261 - Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

Nov 17 2024 109 mins

Before everyone tries "Defying Gravity" at movie theaters, we take a look back at Disney's attempt at a prequel to The Wizard of Oz. 2013's Oz the Great and Powerful tells the story of how the Wizard came to Oz. Was this film as "Popular" as it's "Wicked" counterpart? Or is this simply "Something Bad"? Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompe

RTM 260 - Finding Dory (2016)

Nov 10 2024 76 mins

We go back to the undersea world of Pixar with 2016's Finding Dory. We talk disability representation, the original sequel concept, how one explains that they were carjacked by an octopus. Just keep swimming and join us. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The American

RTM 259 - Idiocracy (2006)

Nov 03 2024 92 mins

WARNING: Strong language. It's our 2024 US Presidential election special! We take a look at Mike Judge's 2006 film, Idiocracy. How well has this cult classic aged? Can this film still be considered satire? Does Brawndo actually have what plants crave? We travel 500 years into the future to find out. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetec

RTM 258 - Prey (2022)

Oct 27 2024 133 mins

WARNING: Strong language. Spooky Month concludes with the a return to the Predator franchise. 2022's Prey is the earliest in the series timeline, taking place over 260 years before the original film. We find out if this prequel is a worthy addition to the franchise. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creat

RTM 257 - Blade (1998)

Oct 20 2024 122 mins

WARNING: Strong language. Spooky Month continues with 1998's Blade. Marvel's first R-rated move. Marvel's first theatrical hit. And the film that paved the way for the MCU. We see what if the daywalker still has bite. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Other Sounds:Con

RTM 256 - Halloweentown (1998)

Oct 13 2024 54 mins

Spooky Season continues. We return to the world of Disney Channel Original Movies by taking a trip to Halloweentown. The story of a young person finding out that they're from a family of magic users and has to fight a powerful magic user who wants to take over the world. Where have I heard that before? But this one has Debbie Reynolds in it, so that's a plus. Music from https://fil

RTM 255 - James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Oct 06 2024 81 mins

Spooky Season begins. We are joined by Lindsay Smith for 1996's James and the Giant Peach. We discuss Henry Selick, Roald Dahl, and the uniqueness of a carnivorous rhinoceros. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Lindsay Smith is the lead character designer on Hulu's Sol