Deconstructing Disney

This is the final episode in a special eight-part series about millennial women and the Disney Renaissance. Rachel interviewed 34 millennial women to learn how the movies of the Disney Renaissance influenced them. Millennial women embraced inspirational messages about following one’s dreams of adventure in the great, wide somewhere and going the distance to find where one belongs. Disney Renaissance films also nurtured a love of art and music in many millennial girls, even leading some to careers in animation. For these reasons and more, the Disney Renaissance left an indelible mark on many millennial women. Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources: Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin . Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Goldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.

This is the seventh episode in a special eight-part series about millennial women and the Disney Renaissance. Rachel interviewed 34 millennial women to learn how the movies of the Disney Renaissance influenced them. In this episode, millennial women reflect on their feelings about the Walt Disney Company as an agent of both wondrous joy and capitalist greed. Despite their ambivalence about the Walt Disney Company, many women continue to watch the beloved movies of their childhood and share them with younger generations. Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources: Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Bloomberg Television. Disney’s Third-Quarter Profit Growth Driven by Parks, Streaming [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XegCLv-X8Cg Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin . Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Goldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. The Hollywood Reporter. (2024, August 13). ‘Frozen 3’ Gets Official Thanksgiving 2027 Release Date | THR News [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wcxgEUvEUc Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.

This is the sixth episode in a special eight-part series about millennial women and the Disney Renaissance. Rachel interviewed 34 millennial women to learn how the movies of the Disney Renaissance influenced them, including their beliefs about families. After recounting their family trips to Disney theme parks during childhood, millennial women share how Disney Renaissance films showcased a diverse array of family structures. Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources: Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin . Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. DocumentDisney. (2026, January 11). Pirates of the Caribbean 2026 - Disneyland Ride [4K60 POV] [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBNFjRKuIg&t=818s Goldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Kanemoto, D.M. (2024, May 1). THE HAUNTED MANSION Animated Ride-A-Long [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3JqUle-M_c Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Livingston, G. (2013, July 2). The rise of single fathers: A ninefold increase since 1960. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2013/07/single-fathers-07-2013.pdf LMG Vids. (2026, March 23). Space Mountain - Low Light POV - Disneyland Park 2026 | 4K 60FPS [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3z_RYkT3l8&t=185s Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Tom Crossman Pictures. (2026, April 18). it’s a small world Disneyland Ride Through | Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1h4ejwKwQk Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.

This is the fifth episode in a special eight-part series about millennial women and the Disney Renaissance. Rachel interviewed 34 millennial women to learn how the movies of the Disney Renaissance influenced them, including their beliefs around beauty standards. While the female protagonists of this era retained the unrealistic hour glass figures and oversized facial features of their predecessors in earlier Disney films, they also demonstrated more physical strength and a wider range of racial identities, thus expanding the definition of what makes women beautiful. Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources: Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin . Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Goldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. PIX11 News. (2022, December 5). The return of heroin chic? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=705g74IklHc TMZ. (2022, April 13). Jessica Simpson Shows Off in New Bikini Pic After 3rd 100LB | TMZ TV. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J81OlJ9vfVU Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. U.S. Department of Commerce. 1990 Census of Population: General Population Characteristics. Bureau of the Census. https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1990/cp-1/cp-1-1.pdf Waters, M. (Director). (2004). Mean girls [Film]. Paramount Pictures.

This is the fourth episode in a special eight-part series about millennial women and the Disney Renaissance. Rachel interviewed 34 millennial women to learn how the movies of the Disney Renaissance influenced them, including their beliefs around romance. Every single female protagonist in the Disney Renaissance movies experienced some sort of romantic entanglement, conveying to millennial girls that (heterosexual, monogamous) love is required to achieve a happy ending in real life. Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources: Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. CappaZack. (2021, July 16). Runaway Bride Movie Trailer 1999 - TV Spot [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fagevbZWFU0 Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin . Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. From a Lost Deck. (2010, July 13). While You were sleeping (1995) | Movie Trailer | Sandra Bullock, Bill Pulman [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3RSYSsgz3w Goldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Walsh, S. (2023, October 19). Sleepless In Seattle commercial 1993 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBTd1-bdYtY

This is the third episode in a special eight-part series about millennial women and the Disney Renaissance. Rachel interviewed 34 millennial women to learn how the movies of the Disney Renaissance influenced them, including their beliefs around gender. Female characters like Belle (Beauty and the Beast, 1991), Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, 1996), and Mulan (Mulan, 1998) represented a new type of Disney princess character: one who was active, courageous, and strong. These characters still experienced gendered oppression, however, and the movies of the Renaissance offered important lessons to young girls about what it means to be a woman. Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources: Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin . Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Goldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Muir, R. (2023). The Disney princess phenomenon: A feminist analysis. Bristol University Press. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.

This is the second episode in a special eight-part series about millennial women and the Disney Renaissance. Rachel interviewed 34 millennial women to learn about their childhood experiences watching Disney movies. In this episode, we learn how Disney Renaissance films provided comfort, connected girls with their family and friends, and promoted consumerism of Disney merchandise. Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim). Sources: 90’s Video Girl. (2022, June 1). Swimming Ariel Ad (1997) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTySd82tkD0 90’s Video Girl. (2023, September 16). Pizza Hut Ad - Beauty and the Beast 1 (1992) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYizBarYJT4 Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin . Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. CRT Afterglow. (2023, February 28). 1992 Burger King Kids Meal Aladdin Toys Commercial [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1BV4rd9kdA Goldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. MermaidZone. (2012, January 1). Mulan Secret Hero & Matchmaker Magic MATTEL Dolls Commercial [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrMil6JAmSs Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.

This is the first episode in a special eight-part series about millennial women and the Disney Renaissance. Rachel interviewed 34 millennial women to learn about their childhood experiences watching Disney movies during the late 1980s and 1990s, a period during which advances in home video technology allowed children unprecedented access to their favorite films. This episode also provides an overview of the nine movies that comprise the Disney Renaissance canon, told using audio clips from the movies themselves, the girls who watched them, and movie critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim) Sources: Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Chicago Tribune (1986, June 13). Report finds VCR becoming the appliance of the ‘80s. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/1986/06/13/report-finds-vcr-becoming-the-appliance-of-the-80s/ Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin . Walt Disney Pictures. Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. DisneyLivin. (2020, August 3). Too excited to sleep - Walt Disney World commercial [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l56dzgsMpvU Goldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Movie & Video Game TV Spots. (2021, September 10). Disney’s Peter Pan & The Little Mermaid VHS Release Ad (1991) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Y3UrvxeD0 Siskel, G., & Ebert, R. (1989-1998). Siskel & Ebert [TV series]. Buena Vista Television. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. United States Census Bureau. (2009). Utilization of Selected Media: 1980 to 2006 (Table 1090). https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2008/compendia/statab/128ed/tables/09s1090.pdf

Episode Summary Erin and Rachel discuss Pixar’s first princess movie, Brave (2012), debating whether protagonist Merida is a feminist icon or just another subjugated female character. Of course, no trip to these fictional Scottish highlands would be complete without mentions of ableism and heterosexism. Episode Bibliography Andrews, M., & Chapman, B. (Directors). (2012). Brave [Film]. Pixar Animation Studios. Brave (2012). (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt1217209/ Brave (2012). (n.d.). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1217209/ Brave (2012 film). (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_(2012_film) Brave Director Brenda Chapman Responds to Merida Coronation. (2013, May 13). Woman and Hollywood. https://womenandhollywood.com/brave-director-brenda-chapman-responds-to-merida-coronation/ Brave | Pixar Wiki | Fandom. (n.d.). Pixar Wiki. https://pixar.fandom.com/wiki/Brave Brenda Chapman. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brenda_Chapman Brigante, R. (2013, April 29). Merida To Become 11th Disney Princess In Royal Coronation Ceremony At Walt Disney World On May 11. Inside the Magic. https://insidethemagic.net/2013/04/merida-to-become-11th-disney-princess-with-new-look-for-royal-coronation-ceremony-at-walt-disney-world-on-may-11/ Brigante, R. (2013, May 15). Exclusive: Disney bravely responds to Merida makeover outrage, says 2D new look was for “limited” use only. Inside the Magic. https://insidethemagic.net/2013/05/exclusive-disney-bravely-responds-to-merida-makeover-outrage-says-2d-new-look-was-for-limited-use-only/ Chapman, B. (2012, August 14). Stand Up for Yourself, and Mentor Others. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/14/how-can-women-gain-influence-in-hollywood/stand-up-for-yourself-and-mentor-others Danckaert, C. (2013, May 10). Say No to the Merida Makeover and Keep Our Hero Brave! A Mighty Girl. https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=3253 Debruge, P. (2012, June 10). Brave. Variety. https://variety.com/2012/film/reviews/brave-1117947728/ Dundes, L. (2020). The upshot on princess Merida in Disney/Pixar’s Brave : Why the tomboy trajectory is off target. Humanities, 9 (3), 83. Doi: 10.3390/h9030083 Ebert, R. (2012, June 12). The story of a plucky honorary boy movie review. Roger Ebert. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/brave-2012 Friedman, J. (2012, June 26). From Snow White to Brave: the evolution of the Action Princess | Jaclyn Friedman. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/jun/26/snow-white-brave-evolution-action-princess Giardina, C. (2013, February 8). Pixar's Braintrust on the Making of 'Brave' and the Studio's First Princess. The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/pixars-braintrust-making-brave-studios-419511/ Griffin, A. (2011, December 8). Brenda Chapman Interview Part II: Brave. Pixar Portal. https://www.pixarportal.com/blog/brenda-chapman-interview-part-two-brave Griffin, A. (2012, August 6). Brenda Chapman Leaves Pixar for Lucasfilm. Pixar Portal. https://www.pixarportal.com/blog.php?id=brenda-chapman-leaves-pixar-for-lucasfilm Harrison, M. (2016, April 22). Mark Andrews and Katherine Sarafian interview: on making Brave. Den of Geek. https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/mark-andrews-and-katherine-sarafian-interview-on-making-brave/ Hine, B., England, D., Lopreore, K., Horgan, E. S., & Hartwell, L. (2018). The rise of the androgynous princess: Examining representations of gender in prince and princess characters of Disney movies released 2009–2016. Social Sciences, 7 , 245-268. doi: 10.3390/socsci7120245 Kapurch, K. (2016). Something Else Besides a Daughter? Maternal Melodrama Meets Postfeminist Girlhood in Tangled and Brave . The Lion and the Unicorn, 40 , 39-61. Koehler, D.S. (2015, June 15). Off to the highlands: Pixar’s Brave and the allure of Scotland to the American imagination [Blog Post]. Of Myths and (Hu)Men: Myth and Ritual of our Time. https://mythicbliss.wordpress.com/2015/06/15/off-to-the-highlands-pixars-brave-and-the-allure-of-scotland-to-the-american-imagination/ Leader, C. F. (2018). Magical manes and untamable tresses: (en)coding computer-animated hair for the post-feminist Disney princess. Feminist Media Studies, 18 (6), 1086-1101. doi: 10.1080/14680777.2017.1390688 Lussier, G. (2012, April 13). Exclusive: Katherine Sarafian, Producer Of Pixar's 'Brave,' Talks Director Controversy, Pixar's Reaction To The Chilly 'Cars 2' Reception And More. SlashFilm. https://www.slashfilm.com/520674/film-interview-katherine-sarafian-producer-pixars-brave-talks-controversy-marketing-cars-2-reactions/ Lussier, G. (2012, May 16). /Film Interview: Mark Andrews, Director Of Pixar's 'Brave'. SlashFilm. https://www.slashfilm.com/520673/film-interview-mark-andrews-director-pixars-brave/ Maltin, L. (2012, June 22). Brave—movie review. Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy. https://web.archive.org/web/20130915031854/http://blogs.indiewire.com/leonardmaltin/bravemovie-review Marcotte, A. (2012, July 3). The Shocking Radicalism of “Brave”. The American Prospect. https://prospect.org/2012/07/03/shocking-radicalism-brave/ McCarthy, T. (2012, June 10). Brave: Film Review. The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/brave-film-review-335633/ Ness, M. (2018, February 1). Pixar and a Disney Princess: Brave. Reactor. https://reactormag.com/pixar-and-a-disney-princess-brave/ Papamichali, O., Kalachanis, K., Dimitrijević, M.S. (2022). The bear mythology: An enduring archetypical tale of feminine empowerment, adulthood and motherhood. Graeco-Latina Brunensia, 27 (2), 101-111. doi: 10.5817/GLB2022-2-7 Paraschaki, L. (n.d.). Will-o’-the-wisp. Folklore Scotland. https://folklorescotland.com/will-o-the-wisp/ PR Newswire. (2012, May 21). Sounds Of The Highlands; Disney-Pixar's "Brave" Transports Moviegoers to Ancient Scotland with Oscar®-Nominated Composer Patrick Doyle, Plus Performers Julie Fowlis and Birdy [with Mumford & Sons]. PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sounds-of-the-highlands-disney-pixars-brave-transports-moviegoers-to-ancient-scotland-with-oscar-nominated-composer-patrick-doyle-plus-performers-julie-fowlis-and-birdy-with-mumford--sons-152256415.html Radulovic, P. (2018, December 17). Prince of Egypt director Brenda Chapman: ‘We wanted to do something that reached more adults’. Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/2018/12/17/18131286/the-prince-of-egypt-director-brenda-chapman-dreamworks/ Reynolds, S. (2012, April 4). 'Brave' preview: Mark Andrews on Pixar's Scotland-set fantasy tale. Digital Spy. https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a374625/brave-preview-mark-andrews-on-pixars-scotland-set-fantasy-tale/ Rosin, H. (2012, June 20). Critics Are Missing What’s Radical in Brave. Slate. Retrieved September 5, 2026, from https://slate.com/human-interest/2012/06/pixar-s-brave-a-princess-with-raw-physical-power.html Savitz, E. (2012, April 25). Disney/Pixar's Brave First Film With Dolby Atmos Audio. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/04/25/disneypixars-brave-first-film-with-dolby-atmos-audio/ Scottish Register of Tartans criticised after approving Disney designs. (2013, January 3). deadline. https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2013/01/03/scottish-register-of-tartans-criticised-over-approving-disney-designs/ Smolcic, C. (2018, June 27). Pixar’s Sexist Boys Club And My #MeToo Call For Radical Change. Medium. https://medium.com/life-tips/pixars-sexist-boys-club-9d621567fdc9 Sperling, N. (2011, May 25). When the glass ceiling crashed on Brenda Chapman. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-xpm-2011-may-25-la-et-women-animation-sidebar-20110525-story.html Steve Jobs. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs Tartan Details - DunBroch. (n.d.). The Scottish Register of Tartans. https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/tartanDetails?ref=10641 THR Staff. (2012, June 22). ‘Brave’: What the Critics are Saying. The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/brave-what-critics-are-saying-341198/ Watson, T. (2012, July 6). 'Brave' Is Actually Quite Brave: Pixar's Fantastic Feminist Document. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomwatson/2012/07/06/brave-is-actually-quite-brave-pixars-fantastic-feminist-document/ Winkle, C. (2014, May 16). The origins of Brave , Tangled , and Frozen : How these three animated flicks made it to the big screen. Mythcreants . https://mythcreants.com/blog/the-origins-of-brave-tangled-and-frozen/ WonderLand. (2020, October 31). Brave 2012 Behind The Scenes. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf0z7lB-79o Zahed, R. (2013, May 12). Chapman Responds to Misguided Merida Makeover. Animation Magazine. https://www.animationmagazine.net/2013/05/chapman-responds-to-misguided-merida-makeover/

Episode Summary Erin and Rachel return to the Hundred Acre Wood for Winnie the Pooh (2011), the sequel to The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977). Although it’s stuffed with as much fluff as its protagonist, nostalgia and a 69-minute run time make this benign film pleasantly watchable. Episode Bibliography Anderson, J. [@jenna.sais.quoi.paris]. (n.d.). Reels [Instagram profile]. Instagram. Retrieved July 5, 2026 from https://www.instagram.com/jenna.sais.quoi.paris Anderson, S. & Hall, D. (Directors). (2011). Winnie the Pooh [Film]. Walt Disney Animation Studios. Armstrong, J. (2011, July 25). Winnie The Pooh's Directors Stephen Anderson and Don Hall: Back to the Hundred Acre Wood – Animated Views . Animated Views. https://animatedviews.com/2011/winnie-the-pooh%E2%80%99s-directors-stephen-anderson-and-don-hall-back-to-the-hundred-acre-wood/ Chang, J. (2011, April 1). Winnie the Pooh . Variety. https://variety.com/2011/film/reviews/winnie-the-pooh-1117944948/ Chen, T. (2016, September 16). People On Tumblr Are Obsessed With This Guy Who Gets Coffee On Movie Sets . BuzzFeed News. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tanyachen/people-on-tumblr-are-obsessed-with-carlos-the-coffee-guy Culture Editor. (2011, April 18). Review: Winnie the Pooh . Platform. https://web.archive.org/web/20161229101056/http://platform-online.net/2011/04/review-winnie-the-pooh/ Denham, J. (2016, September 19). The guy that makes Disney animators coffee has been getting 'caffeination' credits for years . The Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/films/news/the-guy-that-makes-disney-animators-coffess-has-been-getting-caffeination-credits-for-years-a7316541.html Desowitz, B. (2011, July 15). Reinventing 'Winnie the Pooh' . Animation World Network. https://www.awn.com/animationworld/reinventing-winnie-pooh Don Hall (filmmaker) . (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Hall_(filmmaker) Ebert, R. (2011, July 13). “Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon” . RogerEbert.com. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/winnie-the-pooh-2011 Goldstein, G. (2011, July 15). Movie Review: ‘Winnie the Pooh’ . Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-xpm-2011-jul-15-la-et-winnie-the-pooh-20110715-story.html Hill, J. (2010, June 3). GeneralDisney’s going Back to the Future with Winnie the Pooh . Jim Hill Media. https://limegreen-loris-912771.hostingersite.com/disneys-going-back-to-the-future-with-winnie-the-pooh/ King, S. (2011, July 13). New ‘Winnie the Pooh’ movie goes back to its Hundred Acre Wood roots . Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-xpm-2011-jul-13-la-et-winnie-the-pooh-20110713-story.html Milne, A.A. (1926). Winnie-the-Pooh (E.H. Shepard, Illus.). Methuen. Milne, A.A. (1928). The House at Pooh Corner . (E.H. Shepard, Illus.). Methuen. Ness, M. (2016, December 1). Hunting for Honey in the Franchise: Disney's Winnie the Pooh (2011) . Reactor. https://reactormag.com/hunting-for-honey-in-the-franchise-disneys-winnie-the-pooh-2011/ Nimri, N. (n.d.) Self care is collective care is community care. Slow Factory . https://slowfactory.earth/readings/self-care-is-collective-care-is-community-care/ Radish, C. (2011, July 7). Don Hall and Stephen Anderson Interview WINNIE THE POOH . Collider. https://collider.com/don-hall-stepen-anderson-interview-winnie-the-pooh/ Rudulph, H. W. (2015, April 27). Get That Life: How I Co-Wrote the Music and Lyrics for "Frozen" . Cosmopolitan. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/career/interviews/a39513/get-that-life-kristen-anderson-lopez/ Scott, A. O. (2011, July 14). 'Winnie the Pooh,' From Disney - Review - The New York Times . New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/15/movies/winnie-the-pooh-from-disney-review.html Soteriou, H. (2011, April 18). Winnie the Pooh returns to animate cinemas . BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-13066105 Stephen Anderson (artist) . (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Anderson_(artist) Watts, T.W., Duncan, G.J., & Quan, H. (2018). Revisiting the Marshmallow Test: A conceptual replication investigating links between early delay of gratification and later outcomes. Psychological science, 29 (7), 1159-1177. Doi: 10.1177/0956797618761661 Winnie the Pooh (2011) . (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt1449283/ Winnie the Pooh (2011) . (n.d.). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1449283/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_winnie%20the%20pooh Winnie the Pooh (2011 film) . (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie_the_Pooh_(2011_film) Winnie the Pooh (soundtrack) . (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie_the_Pooh_(soundtrack) Zahed, R. (2011, July 10). Back to the Days of Christopher Robin & Pooh . Animation Magazine. https://www.animationmagazine.net/2011/07/back-to-the-days-of-christopher-robin-pooh/ Zooey Deschanel Performs Three Songs for Winnie the Pooh . (2011, March 31). ComingSoon.net. https://web.archive.org/web/20110826070731/http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=75804

Episode Summary Erin and Rachel follow Lightning McQueen and Mater around the globe in this discussion of Cars 2 , a spy-themed sequel with a convoluted plot and disappointing politics. Episode Bibliography Abg 13. (2021, February 21). Cars 2 Tokyo Race Lap One w/ Film Maker Commentary (Subs Included) . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB-qsiCs6us&list=PLkVBJymkFErmVjGA_sJvZwr7CFirexCaa&index=1 Abg 13. (2021, February 27). Cars 2: Making Lemon-Aides (Subs Included) . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WnBgTtuILU&list=PLkVBJymkFErmVjGA_sJvZwr7CFirexCaa&index=12 Barnes, B. (2011, October 17). John Lasseter of Pixar Defends ‘Cars 2’ . The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/18/movies/john-lasseter-of-pixar-defends-cars-2.html Bastoli, M. (2011, March 21). Screenwriter claims Cars was his idea, sues Pixar . The PIXAR Blog. https://web.archive.org/web/20111006214337/http://pixarblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/screenwriter-claims-cars-was-his-idea.html Bastoli, M. (2011, July 28). Victory for Disney/Pixar in Cars lawsuit . Big Screen Animation. https://web.archive.org/web/20120314153029/http://www.bigscreenanimation.com/2011/07/victory-for-disneypixar-in-cars-lawsuit.html Bastoli, M. (2011, July 28). Victory for Disney/Pixar in Cars lawsuit . Big Screen Animation. https://web.archive.org/web/20120314153029/http://www.bigscreenanimation.com/2011/07/victory-for-disneypixar-in-cars-lawsuit.html Billington, A. (2008, September 25). Pixar's Cars 2 Pushed Up to Summer of 2011 . FirstShowing. https://www.firstshowing.net/2008/pixars-cars-2-pushed-up-to-summer-of-2011/ Blankenship, M. (2012, October 5). Summer bummer: 5 most disappointing movies . TODAY. https://web.archive.org/web/20121005003851/http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44260890/ns/today-entertainment/ Brew, S. (2011, July 24). Denise Ream interview: Eraser, Cars 2, stop motion animation, Star Wars and Pixar . Den of Geek. https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/denise-ream-interview-eraser-cars-2-stop-motion-animation-star-wars-and-pixar/ Cars 2 . (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cars_2 Cars 2 . (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3091760641/ Cars 2 (2011) - Full cast & crew . (n.d.). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216475/fullcredits/ Chang, J. (2011, June 19). Cars 2 . Variety. https://variety.com/2011/film/reviews/cars-2-1117945476/ Child, B. (2011, June 20). Cars 2 premiere - in pictures . The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/film/gallery/2011/jun/20/pixar-walt-disney-company cinemajudgetv. (2011, August 16). CARS 2 - In the Studio . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP98hbvjc_s Desowitz, B. (2011, April 19). Lasseter Talks 'Cars 2' . Animation World Network. https://www.awn.com/animationworld/lasseter-talks-cars-2 Ebert, R. (2011, June 22). John Lasseter plays with his cars movie review . RogerEbert.com. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/cars-2-2011 FILM.TV. (2011, July 27). Cars 2: John Lasseter im Exklusiv-Interview . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRBkkuGnL-A Finklea, B.W. (2014). Examining masculinities in Pixar's feature films: What it means to be a boy, whether human, fish, car, or toy. [Doctoral dissertation, University of Alabama]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. Greenberg, C. (2011, May 23). State Farm Backs Disney/Pixar's 'Cars 2' . MediaPost. https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/151040/None Hill, J. (2010, June 24). Hamming it up at Disney’s Holiday Showcase . Jim Hill Media. https://limegreen-loris-912771.hostingersite.com/hamming-it-up-at-disneys-holiday-showcase/ Hunter, H. (2010, February 15). Cars 2 Gets A Toon Up... Blue Sky Disney. http://www.blueskydisney.com/2010/02/cars-2-gets-toon-up.html Kabuki . (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabuki Lasseter, J. (Director). (2011). Cars 2 [Film]. Pixar Animation Studios. Malouf, M. (2017). Behind the closet door: Pixar and petro-literacy. In S. Wilson, A. Carlson, & I. Szeman (Eds.), Petrocultures: Oil, politics, culture (pp. 138-161). McGill-Queen’s University Press. Maltin, L. (2011, June 24). movie review: CARS 2 . Indiewire. https://web.archive.org/web/20140108213426/http://blogs.indiewire.com/leonardmaltin/movie_review_cars_2 Ness, M. (2018, January 4). Pixar's First Minor Roadblock: Cars 2 . Reactor. https://reactormag.com/pixars-first-minor-roadblock-cars-2/ O, C. (2011, June 28). Inside CARS 2 with Director John Lasseter . 5 Minutes for Mom. https://www.5minutesformom.com/cars-2-john-lasseter/ obsessedwithfilm. (2011, July 21). John Lasseter talks Cars 2 . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO76wBgd1D8 O'Connell, M. (2011, October 18). ‘Cars 2’ Director John Lasseter Defends Film, Says Sequel Wasn’t About Merchandising . The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/cars-2-director-john-lasseter-249910/ Parks, T. (2009, August 25). Disney 'hints at Cars sequel title' . Digital Spy. https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a173720/disney-hints-at-cars-sequel-title/ Pixar boss reveals Cars movie merchandise made $10bn . (2011, July 21). BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-14209968 Robertson, B. (2011). The World Is Not Enough . Computer Graphics World. https://www.cgw.com/Publications/CGW/2011/Volume-34-Issue-6-June-July-2011-/The-World-Is-Not-Enough.aspx#articletop Rorie, M. (2011, June 27). Was Cars 2 Too Violent For A G-Rating? Screened. https://web.archive.org/web/20110629141858/http://www.screened.com/news/was-cars-2-too-violent-for-a-g-rating/2473/ Saint, J. (2020, April 30). Oops! Disney's Cars Did Eugenics . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6qMgiA-VY0 Slager, B. (2011, June 28). Sell-uloid: The Marketing of CARS 2 . chud.com. https://chud.com/58735/sell-uloid-the-marketing-of-cars-2/ Szalai, G. (2011, February 14). Disney: 'Cars' Has Crossed $8 Billion in Global Retail Sales . The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/disney-cars-has-crossed-8-99438/ Travers, P. (2011, June 23). Cars 2 . Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/cars-2-91198/

Episode Summary Erin and Rachel discuss Tangled (2010), the 50th animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios and one of Rachel’s favorites. Based on the fairytale of Rapunzel, this coming-of-age tale features songs from Disney veteran Alan Menken and impressive computer animation. Although Erin and Rachel disagree about the viability of the romantic plot, they agree that Mother Gothel is an effective villain and Pascal is a delightful sidekick. Episode References 羽静. (2014, August 4). Imagining Disney's Tangled (Full Documentary). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaeG79Y0-GM Afonasina, S. (2013). Tangled Gender Issues. Overthinking It. https://www.overthinkingit.com/2013/03/18/tangled-gender-issues/ Amin, S. (2024). Feminist witnessing: Everywhere all at once: Coercive control and the impacts of feminist law reform efforts on popular culture. Australian Feminist Law Journal, 50 (1), 49-64. doi: 10.1080/13200968.2024.2366776 Behrendt, M. (2022). “That’s how you know he’s your love”: The male singing voice and Disney’s (re)interpretation of the male romantic lead. Sound Stage Screen, 2 (2), 5-32. Brew, S. (2015, January 21). Exclusive: why Disney never made Tangled 2. Den of Geek. https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/exclusive-why-disney-never-made-tangled-2/ Burlingame, J. (2010, November 10). Alan Menken: ‘Tangled’ up in cues. Variety. https://variety.com/2010/digital/news/alan-menken-tangled-up-in-cues-1118027102/ Carter, C. (2013). An Analysis of the Character Animation in Disney’s Tangled. Senses of Cinema, (67). https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2013/feature-articles/an-analysis-of-the-character-animation-in-disneys-tangled/ Catmull, E., & Wallace, A. (2014). Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration. Random House Publishing Group. Chang, J. (2010, November 7). Tangled. Variety. https://variety.com/2010/film/reviews/tangled-1117943999/ Culturesmash. (2011, March 27). Interview: ‘Tangled’ Directors Talk About Creating Disney’s 50th Animated Feature. Geeks of Doom. https://geeksofdoom.com/2011/03/27/interview-tangled-directors-talk-about-creating-disneys-50th-animated-feature Davis, A. M. (2014). Handsome heroes and vile villains: Men in Disney’s feature animation . John Libbey & Company. Dunaway, M. (2013, December 12). Kristen Bell: A Hollywood Princess. Paste. https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/amc/amc-preferred-premier-seating-paid-subscribers-best-seats Goldstein, E. (2022, December 9). Disney’s Tangled. Medium. https://medium.com/@eliza.goldstein/reformist-or-reductive-gender-in-disneys-tangled-33f2a873666b Graham, B. (2010, July 23). SDCC 2010: Disney Animators Panel on TANGLED. Collider. https://collider.com/comic-con-tangled-panel-disney-byron-howard-nathan-greno-glen-keane/ Graham, B. (2010, September 28). Alan Menken Interview TANGLED. Collider. https://collider.com/alan-menken-interview-tangled/ Graham, B. (2010, November 22). Animation Director Glen Keane Exclusive Interview TANGLED. Collider. https://collider.com/glen-keane-interview-tangled/ Greno, N., & Howard, B. (Directors). (2010). Tangled [Film]. Walt Disney Animation Studios. Hammond, P. (2010, September 9). Oscar's Animation Race Just Got 'Tangled'. Deadline. https://deadline.com/2010/09/oscars-animation-race-just-got-tangled-66061/ Hill, J. (2005, November 3). “Rapunzel Unbraided” gets retooled. Jim Hill Media. https://limegreen-loris-912771.hostingersite.com/rapunzel-unbraided-gets-retooled/ Kapurch, K. (2015). Rapunzel loves Merida: Melodramatic expressions of lesbian girlhood and teen romance in Tangled, Brave, and femslash. Journal of Lesbian Studies, 19 (4), 436-453. doi: 10.1080/10894160.2015.1057079 Komaniecki, R. [@Komaniecki_R]. (2024, June 17). I've spent weeks listening to every single song from every single Disney animated musical… [Post]. X. https://x.com/Komaniecki_R/status/1802808419587616924 Kurtti, J. (2015). The Art of Tangled. Chronicle Books LLC. The Late Late Show with James Corden. (2021, December 7). Zachary Levi Faked Being British To Land Disney Role. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrNmXftckMg Markovitz, A. (2010, November 24). How did Rapunzel become 'Tangled'? Directors Nathan Greno and Byron Howard set the record straight. Entertainment Weekly. https://ew.com/article/2010/11/24/tangled-rapunzel-nathan-greno-byron-howard/ McCarthy, T. (2010, November 7). 'Tangled' – Film Review. The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/tangled-film-review-42752/ Minow, N. (2013, January 10). Interview: Glen Keane of ‘Tangled’. Belief Net. https://web.archive.org/web/20130110021537/http://blog.beliefnet.com/moviemom/2010/11/interview-glen-keane-of-tangle.html Miraudo, S. (2010, December 27). Interview: Nathan Greno and Byron Howard; directors of Tangled. Quickflix. https://web.archive.org/web/20140811035447/http://blog.quickflix.com.au/2010/12/27/interview-nathan-greno-and-byron-howard-directors-of-tangled/ Paluso, M. (2011, March 29). Once Upon a Time. Christianity Today. https://www.christianitytoday.com/2011/03/onceupon/ Porluciernagas (2013, October 29). In brightest day: The emotional abuse of Tangled [Blogpost]. Lady Geek Girl and friends. https://ladygeekgirl.wordpress.com/2013/10/29/in-brightest-day-the-emotional-abuse-of-tangled/ Rockwood, M. (2023, April 24). Antisemitism in fantasy and fair tales . Rockwood Editing. https://www.rookwoodediting.com/post/antisemitism-in-fantasy-and-fairy-tales Roundtable Interview with Glen Keane – March 17, 2011. (2011, March 17). DAPs Magic. https://web.archive.org/web/20120921063943/http://www.dapsmagic.com/geekscorner/geek-links/daps-magic-interviews/roundtable-interview-with-glen-keane-march-17-2011/ Scott, A. O. (2010, November 23). ‘Tangled,’ the New Old-Fashioned Disney - Review. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/24/movies/24tangled.html Tujare, K. (2022). Rapunzel, Rapunzel, has finally let down her hair!: The feminist evolution of “Rapunzel” from the nineteenth century to the twenty-first century. Bookbird, 60 (1), 77-85. doi: 10.1353/bkb.2022.0007 Full bibliography available here .

Episode Summary Erin and Rachel discuss Toy Story 3 (2010), the third and allegedly final installment in the Toy Story franchise. Despite some minor misogyny and heteronormativity, the film manages to delight (and emotionally devastate) the hosts. Episode Bibliography Bianculli, D. (2011, February 4). The People Behind Pixar's 'Toy Story 3' . NPR. https://www.npr.org/transcripts/133471041?storyId=133471041?storyId=133471041 Daly, S. (2007, February 19). A happy ending for ''Toy Story 3''? Entertainment Weekly. https://ew.com/article/2007/02/19/happy-ending-toy-story-3/ Davidson Sorkin, A. (2010, July 20). Faith, hope, and Barbie. The New Yorker . https://www.newyorker.com/news/amy-davidson/faith-hope-and-barbie Disney Circle Seven Animation (partially lost production material of cancelled Pixar sequel films; 2004-2006) . (2026). Lost Media Wiki. https://lostmediawiki.com/Disney_Circle_Seven_Animation_(partially_lost_production_material_of_cancelled_Pixar_sequel_films;_2004-2006) Ebert, R. (2010, June 16). These toys may be traumatized for eternity movie review (2010) . Roger Ebert. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/toy-story-3-2010 Finklea, B. W. (2014). Examining masculinities in Pixar’s feature films: What it means to be a boy, whether human, fish, car, or toy. [Doctoral dissertation, The University of Alabama]. Gleiberman, O. (2010, June 21). Summer Entertainment Guide Jun 21 2010 02:58 PM ET Share Permalink ComMessage to men: Yes, it's okay to cry at 'Toy Story 3' . Entertainment Weekly. https://web.archive.org/web/20100624080328/http://movie-critics.ew.com/2010/06/21/its-okay-for-men-to-cry-at-toy-story-3/ Gleiberman, O. (2012, July 31). Toy Story 3 . Entertainment Weekly. https://ew.com/article/2012/07/31/toy-story-3-5/ Hammond, P. (2010, November 17). OSCAR: Disney’s Rich Ross Says “We’re Going For The Best Picture Win” For ‘Toy Story 3′ . Deadline. https://web.archive.org/web/20140223064924/http://m.deadline.com/2010/11/oscar-disneys-rich-ross-says-were-going-for-the-best-picture-win-for-toy-story-3/ Harrison, M. (2017, May 18). Toy Story 3 and Its Horror Movie Undertones . Den of Geek. https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/toy-story-3-and-its-horror-movie-undertones/ Koelsch, D. (2010, December 28). Toy Story 3 Oscar Campaign Gets Noticed . Movieviral.com. https://movieviral.com/2010/12/28/toy-story-3-oscar-campaign-gets-noticed/ McLean, T. J. (2011, January 11). The Making of “Toy Story 3” . The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/making-toy-story-3-69726/ Moore, R. (2010, June 16). Movie Review: Toy Story 3 . Orlando Sentinel. https://web.archive.org/web/20121024002505/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_movies_blog/2010/06/movie-review-toy-story-3.html Ness, M. (2017, November 30). Facing the End: Toy Story 3 . Reactor. https://reactormag.com/pixar-rewatch-toy-story-3/ Phillips, M. (2010, June 17). 'Toy Story 3' brims with style, confidence, Pixar magic . Chicago Tribune. https://web.archive.org/web/20100902204747/http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sc-mov-0615-toy-story-3-20100617,0,7968852.column Sampson, M. (2013). A look at the Toy Story 3 you didn't see... JoBlo. https://www.joblo.com/a-look-at-the-toy-story-3-you-didnt-see/ Slotek, J. (2010, June 17). 'Toy Story 3': After the Golden Age . Toronto Sun. https://web.archive.org/web/20100618032337/http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/movies/2010/06/11/14350796.html TheCoolBrotherhood. (2012, January 6). The Making Of Toy Story 3 . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hlw-SzNvyg Toy Story 3 . (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story_3 Toy Story 3 (2010) . (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0435761/?ref_=bo_se_r_1 Toy Story 3 IRL. (2020, January 25). Toy Story 3 In Real Life | Full-length Fan Film . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfduDq5gLnE ToyStoryFR. (2023, August 21). Toy Story 3 - Behind the scenes - Designing new toys . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJtXhfrCdcM Toy Story's Randy Newman: 'I just don't like directors' . (2015, February 13). Classic FM. https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/periods-genres/film-tv/randy-newman-toy-story/ Unkrich, L. (Director). (2010). Toy Story 3 [Film]. Pixar Animation Studios.

In this very special episode, Erin talks to Rachel and her research assistant, Grace, about a study they recently published about the portrayal of fat characters in Disney animated films. Spoiler alert: the depictions of fat characters are rife with harmful stereotypes, and the hosts have something to say about it! Rachel's and Grace's article "'You're Getting a Little Big for This': Fat Characters in Disney Animated Films" was published in peer-reviewed journal Fat Studies , and can be accessed via this link (or email hellodeconstructingdisney@gmail.com to request a PDF).

Episode Summary Erin and Rachel hop on down to 1920’s New Orleans, where Disney’s first Black princess spends most of her time as a frog in the Louisiana bayou. The Princess and the Frog (2010) provided much needed representation, but leaves a lot to be desired in terms of its race, class, and gender politics. Episode Bibliography The 82nd Academy Awards | 2010 . (n.d.). Oscars. https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2010/P?qt-honorees=1#block-quicktabs-honorees Ayres, C. (2009, December 12). The Princess and the Frog: Disney’s black fairytale . The Times. https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/the-princess-and-the-frog-disneys-black-fairytale-lcpnw3pj3jc Baker, E.D. (2002). The Frog Princess . Bloomsbury. Barnes, B. (2009, May 29). Her Prince Has Come. Critics, Too. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/31/fashion/31disney.html Breaux, R. M. (2010). After 75 years of magic: Disney answers its critics, rewrites African American history, and cashes in on its racist past. Journal of African American Studies, 14 (4), 398-416. doi: 10.1007/s12111-010-9139-9 Chang, J. (2009, November 24). The Princess and the Frog . Variety. https://variety.com/2009/digital/features/the-princess-and-the-frog-1200477289/ Davis, A.M. (2014). Handsome heroes and vile villains: Men in Disney’s feature animation . John Libbey & Company. Debruge, P. (2016, November 22). Disney's Pixar Acquisition: Bob Iger, John Lasseter Reanimated Studio . Variety. https://variety.com/2016/film/features/disney-pixar-acquisition-bob-iger-john-lasseter-1201923719/ Disney Archives, The. (2025, January 14). The Princess and the Frog - Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a Princess . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Gfgey_Oc8 Disney Enterprises, Inc. (2009). The Princess and the Frog Production Notes . Oscars.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20100408202417/http://www.oscars.org/press/presskits/nominations/pdf/princess_and_the_frog.pdf Ebert, R. (2009, December 9). At Disney, they still remember how to make movies like they used to movie review (2009) . RogerEbert.com. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-princess-and-the-frog-2009 Firehouse Five Plus Two - Wikipedia . (n.d.). Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firehouse_Five_Plus_Two Foundas, S. (2009, December 10). The Princess and the Frog . Dallas Observer. https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-princess-and-the-frog-6405784/ Frog Prince, The. (2025, October 17). In Wikipedia . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Frog_Prince Gallo, P. (2006, February 28). Mouse inks music man . Variety. https://variety.com/2006/film/markets-festivals/mouse-inks-music-man-1117939042/ Gehlawat, A. (2010). The strange case of "The Princess and the Frog:" Passing and the elision of race. Journal of African American Studies, 14 (4), 417-431. doi: 10.1007/s12111-010-9126-1 Gilchrist, T. (2009, October 23). Interview: 'Princess and the Frog' Directors Ron Clements and John Musker . Moviefone. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054004/http://news.moviefone.com/2009/10/23/interview-princess-and-the-frog-directors-ron-clements-and-jo/ Gregory, S. M. (2010). Disney’s second line: New Orleans, racial masquerade, and the reproduction of whiteness in The Princess and the Frog. Journal of African American Studies, 14 (4), 432-449. doi: 10.1007/s12111-010-9138-x Guerrero, E. (1993). The Black image in protective custody: Hollywood’s biracial buddy films of the eighties. In M. Diawara (Ed.), Black American cinema (pp. 237–246). Routledge. Hill, J. (2006, November 12). Monday Mouse Watch: Why a change of composers on “The Frog Princess” caused lots of WDFA staffers to lose their composure . Jim Hill Media. https://limegreen-loris-912771.hostingersite.com/monday-mouse-watch-why-a-change-of-composers-on-the-frog-princess-caused-lots-of-wdfa-staffers-to-lose-their-composure/ Holt, K. (2006, June 23). Rhett Wickham: It's Baaack! Laughing Place. https://www.laughingplace.com/news-id510530.asp Honeycutt, K. (2009, November 24). The Princess and the Frog — Film Review . The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/princess-frog-film-review-93780/ Kayembe, B. (2021, March 9). Why are we still depicting Black women as 'Mammies'? Shado Mag. https://shado-mag.com/articles/opinion/why-are-we-still-depicting-black-women-as-mammies/ Killer Reviews Staff. (2009). The Princess and the Frog Filmmakers Interview . Killer Reviews. https://web.archive.org/web/20100829054531/http://www.killerreviews.com/dispinterview.php?intid=1859 King, C.R., Bloodsworth-Lugo, M.K., & Lugo-Lugo, C.R. (2010). Animated representations of Blackness. Journal of African American Studies, 14 (4), 395-397. doi: 10.1007/s12111-010-9141-2 King, S. (2009, November 22). Q & A with ‘Princess and the Frog’ animators . Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-nov-22-la-ca-princess22-2009nov22-story.html Leah Chase . (n.d.). Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leah_Chase Leap of Faith: The Princess and the Frog . (2010, January 17). The Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/films/features/leap-of-faith-the-princess-and-the-frog-1870801.html Lester, N. A. (2010). Disney’s The Princess and the Frog: The pride, the pressure, and the politics of being a first. The Journal of American Culture, 33 (4), 294-307. Malkin, M. (2007, February 5). Alicia Keys into Next Movie Role . E! Online. https://web.archive.org/web/20070210054735/http://www.eonline.com/gossip/planetgossip/blog/index.jsp?uuid=d21d0e39-9f0d-4b01-b81d-3989932f34ab McGee, A.M. (2012). Haitian vodou and voodoo: Imagined religion and popular culture. Studies in Religion, 41 (2). doi: 10.1177/0008429812441311 Misick, B. (2020, October 29). Controversy Over 'The Princess and the Frog' . Essence Magazine. https://www.essence.com/news/critics-dispute-princess-and-the-frog/ Moffitt, K. R. (2019). Scripting the way for the 21st-century Disney princess in The Princess and the Frog . Women's Studies in Communication, 42 (4), 471-489. doi: 10.1080/07491409.2019.1669757 Moffitt, K. R., & Harris, H. E. (2014). Of negation, princesses, beauty, and work: Black mothers reflect on Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. Howard Journal of Communications, 25 (1), 56–76. doi:10.1080/10646175.2014.865354 Myrlados, A. (2021, January 18). The Princess and The Frog: A case in cultural revisionism . The Enlightenment. https://lifeisgoodblog.com/2021/01/18/princess-and-frog-cultural-revisionism/ Ness, M. (2016, June 2). The End of an Era: Disney's The Princess and the Frog . Reactor. https://reactormag.com/the-end-of-an-era-disneys-the-princess-and-the-frog/ New Orleans Voodoo . (2025). New Orleans. https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/multicultural/traditions/voodoo/ Noyer, J. (2010, June 1). The Princess And The Frog's Directors John Musker and Ron Clements take us to “the other side” of animation! Animated Views. Retrieved September 22, 2025, from https://animatedviews.com/2010/the-princess-and-the-frog-directors-john-musker-and-ron-clements-take-us-to-the-other-side-of-animation/ Panaram, S., Rogers, H., & Stoddard, T. (n.d.). The Princess and the Frog: Rewriting Jazz Age History and Culture . The Black Atlantic. https://sites.duke.edu/blackatlantic/sample-page/contemporary-film-and-black-atlantic/history/disneyfied-histories-disneys-intentional-inaccuracy-historical-films-and-the-black-atlantic/the-princess-and-the-frog-and-rewriting-jazz-age-history-and-culture/ Parasecoli, F. (2010). A taste of Louisiana: Mainstreaming Blackness through food in The Princess and the Frog. Journal of African American Studies, 14 (4), 450-468. doi: 10.1007/s12111-010-9137-y Pérez, E. (2021). “I got voodoo, I got hoodoo”: Ethnography and its objects in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog . Material Religion, 17 (1), 56-80. doi: 10.1080/17432200.2021.1977954 Pinsky, M. I. (2010, January 7). What Walt Wrought . Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703580904574638143338424878 The Princess and the Frog . (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3916137985/ Robertson, B. (2010, January). The Tradition Lives On . Computer Graphics World. https://www.cgw.com/Publications/CGW/2010/Volume-33-Issue-1-Jan-2010-/The-Tradition-Lives-On.aspx Roush, G. (2009, October 21). Interview: Princess And The Frog Directors John Musker And Ron Clements. Plus 7 Brand New Images! LatinoReview.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20091022114309/http://www.latinoreview.com/news/interview-princess-and-the-frog-directors-john-musker-and-ron-clements-plus-7-brand-new-images-8310 Schwarzbaum, L. (2009, December 18). The Princess and the Frog . Entertainment Weekly. https://ew.com/article/2009/12/18/princess-and-frog-2/ Sciretta, P. (2009, 28 February). WonderCon: The Princess And The Frog And The Future Of 2D Animation At Disney . Slash Film. https://www.slashfilm.com/502703/wondercon-the-princess-and-the-frog-and-the-future-of-2d-aniamtion-at-disney/ Scott, M. (2009, November 22). New Orleans setting for 'Princess and the Frog' is a Disney dream come true for one man . NOLA.com. https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/movies_tv/new-orleans-setting-for-princess-and-the-frog-is-a-disney-dream-come-true-for/article_c84036c3-ff1c-5fcd-94e3-9f7e916b774e.html Scott, N. (2009, December 12). For 'Princess and the Frog,' Disney animators go back to the drawing board . NOLA.com. https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/movies_tv/for-princess-and-the-frog-disney-animators-go-back-to-the-drawing-board/article_70787df8-b6ee-575d-9a0e-f1648f40cced.html Sharkey, B. (2009, November 25). Review: 'The Princess and the Frog' . Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-nov-25-la-et-princess25-2009nov25-story.html Taylar. (2022, November 12). The Firehouse Five Plus Two - Disney's Jazz Band . The Disney Classics. https://www.thedisneyclassics.com/blog/firehouse-five-plus-two Tejada, A. (2020, July 14). Representation Without Transformation: Can Hollywood Stop Changing Cartoon Characters of Color? Reactor. https://reactormag.com/representation-without-transformation-can-hollywood-stop-changing-cartoon-characters-of-color/ Terry, E.J. (2010). Rural as racialized plantation vs rural as modern reconnection: Blackness and agency in Disney’s Song of the South and The Princess and the Frog . Journal of African American Studies, 14 (4), 469-481. doi: 10.1007/s12111-010-9132-3 Turner, S.E. (2013). Blackness, bayous and gumbo: Encoding and decoding race in a colorblind world. In Cheu, J. (Ed.), Diversity in Disney films: Critical essays on race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and disability (pp. 83-98). McFarland & Company. Update: Princess Anika and the Frog . (n.d.). E! News. https://www.eonline.com/news/59173/update-princess-anika-and-the-frog Whelan, B. (2012). Power to the princess: Disney and the creation of the 20th century princess narrative. Interdisciplinary Humanities, 29 (1), 21–34. Wloszczyna, S. (n.d.). Enchanting return to 2-D: Disney animation conjures magical kingdom of yore . USA Today. https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/printedition/life/20070503/d_cover03.art.htm

Episode Summary Erin and Rachel wallow through an elderly man’s grief journey with Pixar’s critically acclaimed Up (2009). They argue the beautiful art and cute sidekicks aren’t enough to redeem this (admittedly beloved) film, especially since the (admittedly moving) love story invokes the classic “dead wife” trope. We’ll keep sailing our balloon house onto the next one, please and thank you. Episode Bibliography Adler, S. (2008, August 7). 'Up' And Coming: 3-D Pixar Movie Tells A 'Coming Of Old Age' Story, Director Says . MTV. https://web.archive.org/web/20100318060539/http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1592302/story.jhtml The Associated Press. (2009, May 12). Q&A: Pete Docter . The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/qampa-pete-docter-83783/ Berardinelli, J. (2009, May 26). Up (United States, 2009) . ReelViews. https://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/up Block, A. B. (2009, November 17). Anatomy of a Contender: ‘Up’ . The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/anatomy-contender-91440/ Brooks, X. (2009, March 19). Curtain will go Up on this year's Cannes with 3-D yarn | Cannes 2009 . The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2009/mar/19/up-first-animation-to-open-cannes-film-festival Chen, D. (2009, May 28). Marketing Up's Asian-American Lead Character . SlashFilm. https://www.slashfilm.com/503927/marketing-ups-asian-american-lead-character/ Coconut Press. (2023, August 16). The Making of Up: Pixar Travels to Venezuela 4k . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXCHlcrMgLY Corliss, R. (2009, May 7). Going Up . TIME. https://web.archive.org/web/20090513203932/http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1896685-1,00.html Corliss, R. (2009, May 28). Up, Up and Away: Another New High for Pixar . Time Magazine. https://time.com/archive/6688401/up-up-and-away-another-new-high-for-pixar/ Docter, P. (Director). (2009). Up [Film]. Pixar Animation Studios. DVDFilmBonus. (2023, July 16). Up 2009 ( Pixar ) Making of & Behind the Scenes . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPQuzPm73fo Erikson E.H., & Erikson, J.M. (1982). Life cycle completed. W.W. Norton & Company Freer, I. (2009, October 3). Up . Empire Online. https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/movie-2-review/ Hartlaub, P. (2009, May 27). Oakland's Fentons Creamery in Pixar film 'Up' . SFGate. https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Oakland-s-Fentons-Creamery-in-Pixar-film-Up-3297072.php Hauser, T. (2016). The Art of Up . Chronicle Books LLC. Hogan, R. (2009, June 1). Pixar’s Up review . Den of Geek. https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/pixars-up-review-2/ Horn, J. (2009, May 10). up, up and away . Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-may-10-ca-up10-story.html Hornaday, A. (2009, May 29). Up . The Washington Post. https://web.archive.org/web/20091027073954/http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/up,1156226.html Khoo, I. (2015, July 13). Pregnancy Loss: The Surprising Movie That Understands Miscarriage . HuffPost Canada. https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/pregnancy-loss-the-surprising-movie-that-understands-miscarriag_n_7786224 King, S. (2009, May 28). Jordan Nagai, 'Up' . Los Angeles Times. https://web.archive.org/web/20121106123435/http://articles.latimes.com/2009/may/28/entertainment/et-jordanpete28 The Korean Face of Pixar's Latest Star . (2009, June 3). The Chosun Daily. https://www.chosun.com/english/people-en/2009/06/03/NXQOOEMZNUTRQNAZ7NTDTTGBUU/ Ksieh, K. (2009, May 29). Jordan Nagai as Russell in UP . Channel APA. https://web.archive.org/web/20121110102130/http://www.channelapa.com/2009/05/jordan-nagai-as-russell-in-up.html Media Action Network for Asian Americans. (2009, September 2). ASIAN AMERICAN MEDIA WATCHDOG GROUP PRAISES DISNEY/PIXAR'S "UP" FOR CREATING ASIAN AMERICAN PROTAGONIST . MANAA. https://web.archive.org/web/20090902105114/http://www.manaa.org/up_press_release.html Meinel, D. (2014). Empire is out there!?: The spirit of imperialism in the Pixar animated film ‘Up’. Traces . NECSUS. https://necsus-ejms.org/empire-spirit-imperialism-pixar-animated-film/#_edn12 Meinel, D. (2016). Pixar’s America . Palgrave MacMillan. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-31634-5_7 Morgenstern, J. (2009, May 14). Reaching for the Sky, 'Up' Fails to Soar - WSJ . The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB124226358415817813 Piane, C. (2010, April 9). EWP Honors Pixar Films And Jordan Nagai At 44th Anniversary Visionary Awards 4/19 . Broadway World. https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/EWP-Honors-Pixar-Films-And-Jordan-Nagai-At-44th-Anniversary-Visionary-Awards-419-20100409 Press Release. (2009, November 8). Interview: Pete Doctor on Disney/Pixar’s UP . Major Spoilers. https://web.archive.org/web/20100208140509/http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/27376.htm/ Rechtshaffen, M. (2009, May 12). Up - Film Review . The Hollywood Reporter. https://web.archive.org/web/20120315171219/http://www1.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/up-film-review-1003972156.story Schilling, V. (2019, September 15). Boy Scouts ‘have been one of the worst culprits’ of cultural appropriation. ICT. https://ictnews.org/news/boy-scouts-have-been-one-of-the-worst-culprits-of-cultural-appropriation/ Tell Me More Staff. (2013, September 9). Angry Asian Man Not So Angry : Code Switch . NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/09/09/219725276/angry-asian-man-not-so-angry Up (2009 film) . (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Up_(2009_film) Wooden, S.R., & Gillam, K. (2014). Pixar’s boy stories: Masculinity in a postmodern age. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Young, S. (2020, January 16). Exploring the dead wives in family movies trope. Nerdist. https://nerdist.com/article/dead-wives-family-movies-dolittle/ Zacharek, S. (2009, May 29). Up . Salon. https://www.salon.com/2009/05/29/up_review/

Episode Summary Erin and Rachel discuss Bolt (2008), a lesser known film about a dog who thinks he’s a super hero. Under new leadership, Disney Animation Studios starts to come out of their slump with this film that some people found boring (Erin) and others found heartwarming (Rachel). Episode Bibliography Amidi, A. (2006, December 18). Chris Sanders No Longer Directing American Dog . Cartoon Brew. https://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/chris-sanders-no-longer-directing-american-dog-2407.html Bolt . (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1531348481/ Bolt (2008 film) . (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolt_(2008_film) Catmull, E., & Wallace, A. (2014). Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration . Random House Publishing Group. Desowitz, B. (2008, December 4). The Digital Eye: How 'Bolt' Got Painterly . Animation World Network. https://www.awn.com/vfxworld/digital-eye-how-bolt-got-painterly Donofrio, E. C. (2013). The wonderful world of gender roles: A look at recent Disney children’s films [Honors thesis, Boston College]. https://core.ac.uk/reader/151481530 DVD Deleted Scenes. (2024, October 7). Bolt (2008) | Behind the Scenes + Deleted Scenes . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsEyzc4FVZE Evry, M. (2020, February 13). Exclusive: Kiskaloo Movie Could Be Next for Chris Sanders! ComingSoon.net. https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1122952-exclusive-kiskaloo-movie-could-be-next-for-chris-sanders Fleming, M. (2002, November 18). ‘Lilo’ scribes stitch Disney package . Variety. https://variety.com/2002/scene/markets-festivals/lilo-scribes-stitch-disney-package-1117876239/ Fritz, B. (2006, December 1). Disney lays off animators . Variety. https://variety.com/2006/digital/features/disney-lays-off-animators-1117954931/ Fritz, B. (2007, March 27). Sanders joins DreamWorks . Variety. https://variety.com/2007/digital/markets-festivals/sanders-joins-dreamworks-1117961927/ From the creator of LILO & STITCH our first look at AMERICAN DOG!!!! (2004, August 16). Ain't It Cool News. https://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/18156 Hedrick, D. (2010). King Lear or Bolt : The entertainment unconscious from CalArts to Disney. Shakespeare Studies, 38 , 37-47. Hill, J. (2007, February 12). Toon Tuesday : How Disney is fixing “American Dog” . Jim Hill Media. https://jimhillmedia.com/toon-tuesday-how-disney-is-fixing-american-dog/ Howard, B., & Williams, C. (Directors). (2008). Bolt [Film]. Walt Disney Animation Studios. Hurt, L.S. (2014). Fuzzy toys and fuzzy feelings: How the “Disney” culture provides the necessary psychological link to improving animal welfare. Journal of Animal & Natural Resource Law, 10 , 253-272. McCarthy, T. (2008, November 13). Bolt . Variety. https://variety.com/2008/digital/awards/bolt-3-1200472217/ Ness, M. (2016, November 17). An Adorable Dog in an Unbelievable Premise: Disney's Bolt . Reactor. https://reactormag.com/an-adorable-dog-in-an-unbelievable-premise-disneys-bolt/ Porter, P. (2009). Journeys toward an authentic self. Society and Animals, 17 , 368-375. DOI: 10.1163106311109X12474622855345 Rechtshaffen, M. (2008, November 13). Film Review: Bolt . The Hollywood Reporter. https://web.archive.org/web/20081216015641/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film/reviews/article_display.jsp?JSESSIONID=prd6JhJJnvQL9cYrfRKSHVQjP6dRnLhLH4SZ1KQht3tfhVLxmjqn!-591095386&&rid=11956 Robinson, T. (2008, November 20). Bolt . AV Club. https://www.avclub.com/bolt-1798205268 Scott, A. O. (2008, November 20). Canine TV Action Star Discovers that Life is the Best Reality Show . The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/21/movies/21bolt.html Seibert, P. (2008). Bolt: Review . TV Guide. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212213609/http://movies.tvguide.com/bolt/review/294809 Springy. (2023, October 11). American Dog: everything I found in one neat thread . forums.lostmediawiki.com. https://forums.lostmediawiki.com/thread/12742/american-dog-neat-thread Turan, K. (2008, November 21). ‘Bolt’ spices up Disney with a dash of Pixar . Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-nov-21-et-bolt21-story.html Wang, T. (2021). Bolt (2008): Journey to the authentic self. In S. M. Alegre (Ed.), Gender in 21st century animated children’s cinema (pp. 86-87). https://ddd.uab.cat/pub/llibres/2021/236285/gen21cen_a2021.pdf Wolff, E. (2009, February 5). Animated Oscar noms took long road . Variety. https://variety.com/2009/film/awards/animated-oscar-noms-took-long-road-1117999618/

Episode Summary Erin and Rachel travel 700 years into the future to discuss WALL-E (2008), Pixar’s robot romance with an unintentionally anti-capitalist message. Fatphobia and misogyny make this dystopian tale unwatchable despite its endearing protagonist, striking animation, and moments of nostalgia. Episode Bibliography The 81st Academy Awards | 2009. (2009, February 22). Oscars.org. https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2009 Akers, D. (2008, June 9). Wall-E: A Movie With a Full Heart, or A Tribute to Justin. Spectrum. https://spectrummagazine.org/news/wall-e-movie-full-heart-or-tribute-justin/ Allen, C. (2008, July 13). Wall-E doesn’t say anything. Los Angeles Times . https://www.latimes.com/la-op-allen13-2008jul13-story.html Anderson, C.T. (2012). Post-apocalyptic nostalgia: WALL-E, garbage, and American ambivalence toward manufactured goods. Literature Interpretation Theory, 23 (3), 267-282, DOI: 10.1080/10436928.2012.703598 Ball, S. (2009, January 23). Mr. Oscar, Tear Down This Wall! Andrew Stanton on How Animated Films are Pigeonholed -- and How Wall-E is Every Man . Newsweek. https://web.archive.org/web/20090204034311/http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/popvox/archive/2009/01/23/breaking-out-of-the-box-wall-e-director-andrew-stanton-on-the-oscars-the-blurring-of-the-line-between-animation-and-film-and-writing-strong-female-character Bandyk, M. (2009, January 22). Academy Awards Controversy: Wall-E Gets Snubbed For Best Picture Oscar . USNews. https://web.archive.org/web/20110717180938/http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/risky-business/2009/01/22/academy-awards-controversy-wall-e-gets-snubbed-for-best-picture-oscar Barbagallo, R. (2009). Design With a Purpose, an interview with Ralph Eggleston . Animation Art Conservation. https://www.animationartconservation.com/design-with-a-purpose%2c-an-interview-with-ralph-eggleston.html Beck, B. (2009). Don't make me laugh: People are funny in WALL-E and Tropic Thunder . Multicultural Perspectives, 11 (2), 90-93. DOI: 10.1080/15210960903028768 Bold, K. (2008, July 23). ‘WALL-E’ and the professor . Today@UCI. https://web.archive.org/web/20080726230400/http://today.uci.edu/Features/profile_detail.asp?key=369 Bose, M. (2017). Immaterial thoughts: Brand value, environmental sustainability, and WALL-E . Criticism, 59 (2), 247-277. DOI: 10.13110/criticism.59.2.0247 Caraway, K., & Caraway, B.R. (2020). Representing ecological crises in children’s media: An analysis of The Lorax and Wall-E . Environmental Communication, 14 (5), 686-697, DOI: 10.1080/17524032.2019.1710226 Coconut Press. (2022, July 1). The Making of WALL-E: The Imperfect Lens (Disney Pixar video) . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8tlVs4r7zg Desowitz, B. (2009). Hello, WALL•E!: Pixar Reaches for the Stars . Animation World Magazine. https://web.archive.org/web/20090720073659/http://mag.awn.com/article_view.php?id=3682&page=all Disney Enterprises, Inc./Pixar. (2008, June 12). WALL-E Press Kit . Disney. https://web.archive.org/web/20110711103245/http://adisney.go.com/disneyvideos/animatedfilms/wall-e/media/downloads/WALLEProductionNotes.pdf Ebert, R. (2008, June 26). Droid Story . Roger Ebert. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wall-e-2008 Film Review: WALL-E . (2008, October 1). BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7500000/newsid_7504500/7504559.stm Flaig, P. (2016). Slapstick after Fordism: WALL-E , automatism and Pixar’s fun factory. Animation: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 11 (1), 59-74. DOI: 10.1177/1746847715625017 Frick, A. (2008, July 1). Right-Wing Apoplectic Over Pixar’s WALL-E: ‘Malthusian Fear Mongering,’ ‘Fascistic Elements’ . Think Progress. https://archive.thinkprogress.org/right-wing-apoplectic-over-pixars-wall-e-malthusian-fear-mongering-fascistic-elements-92e1523a8a6e/ Gaffey, A.J. (2018). Flip the switch: Virtue, programming, and the prospect of automatic agency in Wall-E . Southern Communication Journal, 83 (1), 41-56. DOI: 10.1080/1041794X.2017.1399434 Glint, J.M.S., & Bhuvaneswari, G. (2025). Memory, Social Identity and Technology at Odds: The Implication on Physical Well‑Being in Wall‑E. Human Arenas. DOI: 10.1007/s42087-024-00471-w Hill, J. (2008, June 17). When it comes to the retail world, Speed Racer whomps WALL-E . Jim Hill Media. https://jimhillmedia.com/when-it-comes-to-the-retail-world-speed-racer-whomps-wall-e/ Hobbes, M., & Gordon, A. [Hosts]. (2022, May 31). MP Watch Part: Wall-E and Spy [Audio podcast episode]. In Maintenance Phase. https://www.maintenancephase.com/ Horn, S., & Moro, E. (2008, April 7). Wall•E Preview . IGN. https://web.archive.org/web/20080411234805/http://movies.ign.com/articles/865/865021p4.html Huxley, T. (2008, November 13). Q&A With WALL•E's Ben Burtt . Pixar Planet. https://pixarplanet.com/blog/qa-with-walles-ben-burtt/ Justin Wright . (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved April 13, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Wright Korfiatis, K., Photiou, M., & Petrou, S. (2020). Effects of ecoanimations on nine and twelve year old children’s environmental conceptions: How WALL-E changed young spectators’ views of earth and environmental protection. The Journal of Environmental Education, 51 (5), 381-394. DOI: 10.1080/00958964.2020.1747965 Lloyd, A. (2023, December 1). Counteracting Bone and Muscle Loss in Microgravity . NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/counteracting-bone-and-muscle-loss-in-microgravity/ Mattie, S. (2014). WALL-E on the problem of technology. Perspectives on Political Science, 43 (1), 12-20. DOI: 10.1080/10457097.2013.784576 Murray, R.L., & Heumann, J.K. (2011). That’s all folks? Ecocritical readings of American animated features. University of Nebraska Press. Ness, M. (2017, September 28). Robots in Love: WALL-E . Reactor. https://reactormag.com/robots-in-love-wall-e/ Pixar. (2016a, October 16). Robo-Everything | WALL•E | Disney•Pixar . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqquKFkH-iI&list=PLLhVNqe2jAb8X9ocSkynckJmcP5y0B4Vc&index=9 Pixar. (2016b, October 19). Captain's Log | WALL•E | Disney•Pixar . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRUoIOkp9AU&list=PLLhVNqe2jAb8X9ocSkynckJmcP5y0B4Vc&index=5 Pixar. (2016c, October 19). Live Action | WALL•E | Disney•Pixar . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQh4z-j0ScI&list=PLLhVNqe2jAb8X9ocSkynckJmcP5y0B4Vc&index=15 Pixar. (2016d, October 19). Trash Planet | WALL•E | Disney•Pixar . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmnSYmqpIEY&list=PLLhVNqe2jAb8X9ocSkynckJmcP5y0B4Vc&index=14 Pixar. (2016e, October 19). WALL•E and EVE | WALL•E | Disney•Pixar . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-AYOhIYZlQ&list=PLLhVNqe2jAb8X9ocSkynckJmcP5y0B4Vc&index=12 Potokar, S. (2017, March 8). Wall-E Animation Foley and Sound Design . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IPxIvbc_cs Price, D. A. (2009). The Pixar Touch: The Making of a Company . Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Recording Academy. (2025). 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards . GRAMMY.com. https://www.grammy.com/awards/51st-annual-grammy-awards Roberts, S. (2008). Andrew Stanton Interview, Wall-E . Movies Online. https://web.archive.org/web/20080626061223/http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_14899.html Robinson, T. (2008, June 26). Andrew Stanton . A.V. Club. https://web.archive.org/web/20080908045321/http://www.avclub.com/content/interview/andrew_stanton Stanton, A. (Director). (2008). WALL-E [Film]. Pixar Animation Studios. Suellentrop, C. (2008, June 30). Another Brick in the ‘WALL-E’ . The New York Times. https://archive.nytimes.com/opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/30/another-brick-in-the-wall-e/ Tranter, P., & Sharpe, S. (2012). Disney-Pixar to the rescue: Harnessing positive affect for enhancing children’s active mobility. Journal of Transport Geography, 20, 34-40. 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Episode Summary Erin and Rachel discuss Ratatouille (2007), a Pixar film about a French rat who wants to be a chef. Their discussion includes a fine stew of food politics, meritocracy, and sexism with a garnish of fatphobia. Bon appetit! Episode Bibliography Baker, J. (2005, January 17). Dan Lee . James Baker. https://www.james-baker.com/news/dan-lee/ Bird, B. [@BradBirdA113]. (2020, July 13). The “Guarantee” was my idea, not Pixar’s. It had zero to do with CARS or HAPPY FEET. It was a [Tweet] . Twitter. https://x.com/bradbirda113/status/1282845727446765568 Bird, B. (Director). (2007). Ratatouille [Film]. Pixar Animation Studios. Booth, M. (2007, June 27). Oui! A rich foodie treat, with a great view . The Denver Post. https://www.denverpost.com/2007/06/27/oui-a-rich-foodie-treat-with-a-great-view/ Brandes, S., & Anderson, T. (2011). Ratatouille : An animated account of cooking, taste, and human evolution. Ethnos, 76 (3), 277-299. DOI: 10.1080/00141844.2011.569559 Chang, J. (2007, June 18). Film Review: Ratatouille . Variety. https://variety.com/2007/film/reviews/ratatouille-2-1200558501/ Daly, S. (2010). Summer Movie Q&A; Top Chef . EW.com. htps://web.archive.org/web/20100222021712/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20166944_20166964_20043277,00.html Dan Lee (animator) . (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Lee_(animator) Desowitz, B. (2007, April 25). Brad Bird Offers an Early Taste of 'Ratatouille' . Animation World Network. https://www.awn.com/animationworld/brad-bird-offers-early-taste-ratatouille Desowitz, B. (2007, May 11). Ratatouille to Kick Off With 'Big Cheese Tour' . Animation World Network. https://www.awn.com/news/ratatouille-kick-big-cheese-tour Dockterman, E. (2020, December 30). How the Ratatouille Musical Went From TikTok Sensation to All-Star Broadway Production . Time. https://time.com/5925560/ratatouille-tiktok-musical/ Eric ArtPassion. (2019, December 10). The Making of Ratatouille . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjYmGqYgVxA Estiloz, T. (2007, July 3). Ratatouille: Behind the Scenes at Pixar & Film's Stars Chat . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTvOilSDCgc Ferguson, P. (2014). Word of mouth: What we talk about when we talk about food . University of California Press. Finn, S.M. (2017). Discriminating taste: How class anxiety created the American food revolution . Rutgers University Press. Gagné, M. (n.d.). Taste Visualization for Pixar's Ratatouille . Gagne International. https://www.gagneint.com/Final%20site/Animation/Pixar/Ratatouille.htm Gleiberman, O. (2007, July 6). Ratatouille (2007) . Entertainment Weekly. https://web.archive.org/web/20141108232303/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20044993,00.html Graser, M. (2007, June 15). Pixar hopes auds find ‘Ratatouille’ tasty . Variety. https://variety.com/2007/film/features/pixar-hopes-auds-find-ratatouille-tasty-1117967050/ Hammond, W. (2007, October 8). Ratatouille 2007, directed by Brad Bird | Film review . Time Out. https://www.timeout.com/movies/ratatouille Harrap, C. (2022, April 13). Still in the Dark Ages: Are French Kitchens Sexist? France Today. https://francetoday.com/food-drink/still-in-the-dark-ages-are-french-kitchens-sexist/ Harris, D.A., & Giuffre, P. (2015). Taking the heat: Women chefs and gender inequality in the professional kitchen . Rutgers University Press. Hayhurst, D. (2007, August 9). Record breaking ‘Ratatouille’ . Variety. https://variety.com/2007/film/box-office/record-breaking-ratatouille-1117969958/ Herhuth, E. (2017). Pixar and the aesthetic imagination: Animation, storytelling, and digital culture . University of California Press. Hill, J. (2007, September 3). Toon Tuesday: Why “Ratatouille” ‘s good-but-not-great box office numbers are now causing problems for Disney’s marketing department . Jim Hill Media. https://jimhillmedia.com/toon-tuesday-why-ratatouille-s-good-but-not-great-box-office-numbers-are-now-causing-problems-for-disneys-marketing-department/ Holzer, L. N. (2007, June 29). Pixar cooks up a story . The Reporter. https://web.archive.org/web/20070702164407/http://www.thereporter.com/billboard/ci_6260970 Lindenfeld, L., & Parasecoli, F. (2016). Feasting our eyes: Food films and cultural identity in the United States . Columbia University Press. The Los Angeles Times. (2007, June 30). Disney faces a challenging stew in trying to sell ‘Ratatouille’ . Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2007/06/30/disney-faces-a-challenging-stew-in-trying-to-sell-ratatouille/ Nominees & Winners of the 80th Academy Awards . (2013, October 12). The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. https://web.archive.org/web/20131012045551/http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/oscarlegacy/2000-present/2008/winners.html Noyer, J. (2008, February 28). Jan Pinkava reveals “les ropes” of Ratatouille . Animated Views. https://animatedviews.com/2008/pinkava-on-pixar-projects/ Parasecoli, F. (2008). Bite me: Food in popular culture . Bloomsbury Publishing. Phillips, M. (2007, July 15). Movie review: 'Ratatouille' . Metromix. https://web.archive.org/web/20070715125627/http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/movies/mmx-070629-movies-review-ratatouille%2C0%2C3953295.story Pixar. (2016a). Behind the Swinging Doors | Ratatouille | Disney•Pixar . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjOKRDiUc8I Pixar. (2016b). Care & Feeding of Your CG Rat | Ratatouille | Disney•Pixar . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tMroyERYMM Pixar. (2016c). Something New | Ratatouille | Disney•Pixar . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e13d9w_zItQ Pixar. (2025). Ratatouille . Pixar. https://www.pixar.com/ratatouille Price, D. A. (2009). The Pixar Touch: The Making of a Company . Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Ratatouille . (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl846038529/ Ratatouille (film) . (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratatouille_(film) Rea, S. (2007, June 29). You'll smell a . . . terrific 'toon, starring a rat . Philly.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071441/http://articles.philly.com/2007-06-29/entertainment/24994660_1_remy-sous-chef-auguste-gusteau Rodriguez, R. (2007, June 29). A delightful stew offers a treat for all ages . Miami Herald. https://archive.ph/20070623044747/http://ae.miami.com/entertainment/ui/miami/movie.html#selection-897.85-909.108 Scott, A.O. (2007, June 29). Voilà! A rat for all seasonings. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/29/movies/29rata.html Sublette, C.M., & Martin, J. (2013). Let them eat cake, caviar, organic, and whole foods: American elitism, white trash dinner parties, and diet. Studies in Popular Culture, 36 (1), 221-43.

Episode Summary Erin and Rachel travel to a frenetic future to discuss Meet the Robinsons (2007), a fever dream of a film that performed poorly at the box office despite intervention from John Lasseter, newly seated Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios. Sexist and fatphobic content are only minimally present, but that doesn’t mean Erin and Rachel enjoyed this chaotic whirlwind of characters and colors any more than the critics who panned it in 2007. Episode Bibliography A Day with Wilbur Robinson. (2023, December 1). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Day_with_Wilbur_Robinson Anderson, S. (Director). (2007). Meet the Robinsons [Film]. Walt Disney Animation Studios. Davis, A. M. (2014). Handsome heroes and vile villains : Men in Disney's feature animation . John Libbey & Company, Limited. Desowitz, B. (2007, March 30). 'Meet The Robinsons': Keep Moving Forward at Disney . Animation World Network. https://www.awn.com/animationworld/meet-robinsons-keep-moving-forward-disney The Disney Archives. (2024, December 14). Meet The Robinsons - Deleted Scenes . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqiYsgkA_rw&list=PLhOndNwQYfNCj2GJsaHTEBLjYj1la10h-&index=5 The Disney Archives. (2024, December 14). Meet the Robinsons - Inventing the Robinsons . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Se1oa9AUw Jamieson, D. (2020, May 23). THE HOUSE OF MOUSE PROJECT - 'Meet the Robinsons' . The Jam Report. https://thejamreport.com/2020/05/23/the-house-of-mouse-project-meet-the-robinsons/ Joyce, W. (n.d.). Meet The Robinsons - Concept art . William Joyce. https://www.williamjoyce.com/mtrart.html Joyce, W. (1993). A Day with Wilbur Robinson . HarperCollins. McCarthy, T. (2007, March 29). Meet the Robinsons . Variety. https://variety.com/2007/film/reviews/meet-the-robinsons-2-1200509306/ Media Mementos. (2023, July 22). The Complete History of Meet the Robinsons . YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xBuXocNHM4 Meet the Robinsons . (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meet_the_Robinsons Meet the Robinsons (2007) . (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0396555/?ref_=bo_se_r_1 Moore, R. (2007, March 30). Movie review: 'Meet the Robinsons' . Record Online. https://www.recordonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2007/03/30/movie-review-meet-robinsons/52934218007/ Nash Information Services, LLC. (2025). Meet the Robinsons (2007) . The Numbers. https://the-numbers.com/movie/Meet-the-Robinsons#tab=summary Ness, M. (2016, May 19). When Even Dinosaur Fights Aren’t Enough: Disney’s Meet the Robinsons . Reactor. https://reactormag.com/when-even-dinosaur-fights-arent-enough-disneys-meet-the-robinsons/ Schwarzbaum, L. (2007, March 28). Meet the Robinsons . EW.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20070406232713/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20016245,00.html Scott, A.O. (2007, March 30). FILM REVIEW; A Nerdy Orphan Plows Ahead With a Lot of Familiar Novelties . New York Times. https://archive.nytimes.com/query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage-9B00E1D91030F933A05750C0A9619C8B63.html Setyowati, R. (2012). Spreading the spirit of the American dream through Walt Disney’s film “Meet The Robinsons”. Register Journal, 5 (2), 241-257. Zwecker, B. (2007, March 29). 'Robinsons' a feel-good fantasy . Ocala StarBanner. https://www.ocala.com/story/news/2007/03/29/robinsons-a-feel-good-fantasy/31193623007/