Screenwriter Allison Azuara and actor Anthony Chan critically analyze their favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. Highlighting the masterpieces of the early 2000's, they discover what holds up, what can be taken from the text, and what is just straight up yikes.
Surprise! For a Halloween treat Allison and Anthony discuss the legendary Halloweentown (1998) directed by Duwayne Dunham and written by Paul Bernbaum, Jon Cooksey, and Ali Matheson. Topics include goblin beauty standards, the WICKedly talented Debbie Reynolds, and the very concept of time! Theme Song Provided by: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Additional SFX provided by ZapSplat. "Prologue" from Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim
Back at it again! In this episode Anthony and Allison cover the 1998 DCOM, Brink! written by Jeff Schecter and directed by Greg Beeman. Topics include homoeroticism, Erik von Detten's surprising career, and SOUL skating! Theme Song Provided by: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Additional SFX provided by ZapSplat.
Top of the morning to ya! (Sry) In this episode Anthony and Allison cover The Luck of the Irish (2001). Listen as they discuss white privilege, delve into some Irish history, and attempt Irish accents. "The Wizard and I" by Stephen Schwartz (performed by Idina Menzel) "This Land is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie (performed by Ryan Kimm) Theme Song Provided by: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Meow! In this episode Allison and Anthony discuss the ICONIC musical DCOM, The Cheetah Girls (2003). Fun topics include: identity, missing plot, dog poop etiquette, and more! **Bonus fact discovered after recording**--Whitney Houston is credited as a producer of this movie! "Together We Can" by The Cheetah Girls "Cinderella" by The Cheetah Girls "Girl Power" by The Cheetah Girls "Cheetah Sisters" by The Cheetah Girls "Countdown" by Beyonce Theme Song Provided by: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Zoom, zoom, zoom, babies! Anthony and Allison tackle the great space comedy, Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999). Listen to them discuss space economics, the dating practices of teens in 2049, and academic utopias. "Supernova Girl" by Kristian Rex Theme Song Provided by: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Allison and Anthony discuss the 2002 DCOM Gotta Kick it Up! which centers on a SoCal Latina dance team (+Susan Egan.) They talk about how the film came to be, baby America Ferrera, labor strikes and more! Theme Song Provided by: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Anthony and Allison analyze the feminist text that is Motocrossed (2001). They cover the synopsis, gay moments, gender identity and more! Theme Song Provided by: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
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