Podcast appearances and mentions of Brad Bird

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Superman and Eddington trailers, James Gunn's updates on Wonder Woman, Batman 2 script and Superman changes, Robert Eggers directing a Christmas Carol movie with Willem Dafoe, Celine Song's next project, Brad Bird not directing Incredibles 3, what Ballerina's weak box office means for John Wick franchise, Ben Stiller directing a Twilight Zone movie, Snoop Dogg biopic updates, Harris Yulin tribute, Rachel Brosnahan for Presumed Innocent 2, Spaceballs 2 update and more!#MARVEL #StarWars #DC #superman #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:21 Spaceballs 2 is Happening with Mel Brooks and Josh Gad9:47 Who Is Playing Dorothy in Wicked For Good?15:15 James Gunn Offers Wonder Woman, The Batman and Superman Updates21:56 New Superman Trailer Talk25:38 EDDDINGTON Trailer Discussion28:03 Ballerina, Thunderbolts Underperform - What Does This Mean for Marvel and John Wick?40:28 BALLARD Trailer Discussion42:30 Mia Goth in STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER45:30 Robert Eggers Doing A Christmas Carol Remake with Willem Dafoe47:52 Peter Sohn Tapped to Direct Pixar's The Incredibles 350:12 Jonathan Daviss Cast as Snoop Dogg in Craig Brewer's Biopic of Snoop55:21 Ben Stiller Developing a The Twilight Zone Movie to Direct59:40 Tributes for Harris Yulin and Brian Wilson1:03:11 Rachel Brosnahan to Lead Presumed Innocent S21:06:15 Celine Song Working on an E Sports Series for A24 and HBO MAX1:09:22 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:45:02 Jared Leto Accusations, Harvey Weinstein and Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Updates1:49:52 Final Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  PATREON: https://patreon.com/JohnRocha Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

In this solo episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill covers the latest from the animation and box office world while Drew Taylor wraps up his trip to Annecy and Disneyland Paris. This week's highlights include: Live-action How to Train Your Dragon opens to $197M globally, including a $83M domestic debut that surpasses every previous entry in the franchise. Disney's Lilo & Stitch nears the billion-dollar mark, with over $858M earned just four weeks after release. Pixar's Elio faces a soft box office forecast, but Jim urges caution against writing it off before opening weekend. Peter Sohn tapped to direct Incredibles 3, with a screenplay by Brad Bird and expectations riding high after Elemental's surprise turnaround. Jim interviews Matt West, director of the 30th Anniversary Tour of Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical, and shares the story of how the animated film came together after a theme park pre-show opened doors for new talent. From billion-dollar contenders to Broadway anniversaries and surprise animation industry milestones, it's a jam-packed episode filled with insight, stories, and a little history. Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill covers the latest from the animation and box office world while Drew Taylor wraps up his trip to Annecy and Disneyland Paris. This week's highlights include: Live-action How to Train Your Dragon opens to $197M globally, including a $83M domestic debut that surpasses every previous entry in the franchise. Disney's Lilo & Stitch nears the billion-dollar mark, with over $858M earned just four weeks after release. Pixar's Elio faces a soft box office forecast, but Jim urges caution against writing it off before opening weekend. Peter Sohn tapped to direct Incredibles 3, with a screenplay by Brad Bird and expectations riding high after Elemental's surprise turnaround. Jim interviews Matt West, director of the 30th Anniversary Tour of Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical, and shares the story of how the animated film came together after a theme park pre-show opened doors for new talent. From billion-dollar contenders to Broadway anniversaries and surprise animation industry milestones, it's a jam-packed episode filled with insight, stories, and a little history. Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Superman and Eddington trailers, James Gunn's updates on Wonder Woman, Batman 2 script and Superman changes, Robert Eggers directing a Christmas Carol movie with Willem Dafoe, Celine Song's next project, Once Upon a Time 2 updates, Brad Bird not directing Incredibles 3, what Ballerina's weak box office means for John Wick franchise, Ben Stiller directing a Twilight Zone movie, Snoop Dogg biopic updates, Harris Yulin tribute, Rachel Brosnahan for Presumed Innocent 2, Spaceballs 2 update and more!PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for Jeff and John, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tipMARVEL #StarWars #DC #superman #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:21 Spaceballs 2 is Happening with Mel Brooks and Josh Gad9:47 Who Is Playing Dorothy in Wicked For Good?15:15 James Gunn Offers WOnder Woman, The Batman and Superman Updates21:56 New Superman Trailer Talk25:38 EDDDINGTON Trailer Discussion28:03 Ballerina, Thunderbolts Underperform - What Does This Mean for Marvel and John Wick?40:28 BALLARD Trailer Discussion42:30 Mia Goth in STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER45:30 Robert Eggers Doing A Christmas Carol Remake with Willem Dafoe47:52 Peter Sohn Tapped to Direct Pixar's The Incredibles 350:12 Jonathan Daviss Cast as Snoop Dogg in Craig Brewer's Biopic of Snoop55:21 Ben Stiller Developing a The Twilight Zone Movie to Direct59:40 Tributes for Harris Yulin and Brian Wilson1:03:11 Rachel Brosnahan to Lead Presumed Innocent S21:06:15 Celine Song Working on an E Sports Series for A24 and HBO MAX1:09:22 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:45:02 Jared Leto Accusations, Harvey Weinstein and Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Updates1:49:52 Final Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

Its that magical time of year, when all the games are announced, and the big 3 come together! I'm talking about, wait, no, E3 is gone, but its spirit lives on, in this disjointed days of virtual press conferences. Xbox had their Games Showcase and didn't show any of the tentpoles, Summer Games Fest knocked it out of the park with Resident Evil 9, and IGN Live tried to fill in some gaps. Plus, The Phoenician Scheme, Predator Killer of Killers, and Ballerina from the World of John Wick all get reviewed.

Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 141 Sam is joined by animator and filmmaker Dean DeBlois. His work includes Lilo & Stitch and the How To Train Your Dragon animated trilogy. His latest film, the live action version of How To Train Your Dragon, is in UK cinemas now.  Dean has chosen The Iron Giant (87 mins), directed by Brad Bird and starring the voices of Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., and Vin Diesel. Sam and Dean discuss bringing the animated world of How To Train Your Dragon into live action, the California animation scene in the late 90s, and seeing an early cut of The Iron Giant on VHS. Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/90minfilm If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you!  You can also show your support for the podcast by leaving us a tip at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Blue Sky:  @90minfilmfest.bsky.social Instagram: @90MinFilmFest Tweet: @90MinFilmFest  We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network. Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest star Dean DeBlois. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey.  Bonus Link: Sam spoke to Imaginary Worlds host Eric Molinsky about The Iron Giant back in 2021, and you can listen to his episode here.

Join us for a Cold War era period piece animated film about a giant robot that crash lands on Earth and makes a friend. This is our Midnight Ritual of The Iron Giant(1999) and no, this is not an episode for kids. We cuss..... a lot. TNC: https://linktr.ee/thenightclub -Letterboxd- Travis: https://letterboxd.com/thenightclub/ Ricky: https://letterboxd.com/fvlsekvltrick/ Trevor: https://letterboxd.com/darkfixius/ Cody: https://letterboxd.com/codyco/

Join Alex and guest host Dr. Shlomit Flaisher-Grinberg as they discuss the neuroscience behind Pixar's brilliant Ratatouille (2007), directed by Brad Bird and starring the voices of Patton Oswalt as Remy, Ian Holm as Skinner, Brad Garrett as Gusteau, Janeane Garofalo as Colette, Lou Romano as Linguini, and Peter O'Toole as Anton Ego. This lovely movie about following your dreams has a ton of psychological concepts hidden within, from the sensation and perception of food, how Remy controls Linguini, and how Rats just get a bad rap. Shlomit shares her experiences working with rats as a graduate student, postdoc, and university professor — perhaps she wouldn't want them in her kitchen, though (she says yes but backs off a bit!). Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com), on Facebook (@CinPsyPod), or Threads/Instagram (@cinemapsych_podcast). We'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check out our Paypal link to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on! Don't forget to check out our MERCH STORE for some great merch with our logo and other designs! Legal stuff: 1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended). 2. Intro and outro music by half.cool ("Gemini"). Used under license. 3. Film reel sound effect by bone666138. Used under license CC-BY 3.0.

In episode 40, Johnny talks to Cinema In Context co-host William Chen. A science-teacher by day, and a pop culture vigilante by night, William has a deep love for animated films, Lego and a galaxy far, far away. Their chat includes the biggest Star Wars nerd-out on My Movie DNA to date, they discuss Wes Anderson, Brad Bird and Jackie Chan, and they talk about whether Tom Cruise took inspiration from Steve Guttenberg for Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning's centerpiece aerial stunt….This conversation was recorded face to face in late-May of 2025.Thanks to James Van As who wrote and performed the brilliant podcast music (check out James' ⁠⁠Loco Looper⁠⁠ game) and to Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support.You can contact My Movie DNA on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @mymovieDNA or email mymovieDNA@gmail.com.Check out Johnny's new podcast series, ⁠500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema⁠, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Send us a textYour new mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join the hosts as they break into the movie theater to kickoff their summer blockbuster season, to review the action spy film, Mission: Impossible -The Final Reckoning, starring Tom Cruise and directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The grande finale for the mission franchise, and already being labeled as one of the best action movies of the year. The hosts pair the film with the Aviation Cocktail. Join the hosts as they go on their greatest mission adventure while they celebrate, one of the greatest action movie stars of our time! Come listen and follow us on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

Is there room for criticism in a postmodern world?Following recent episodes on subjectivity, postmodernism and beauty, this week's episode examines the manifestations of these concepts in the 2007 Disney Pixar film Ratatouille.We also briefly discuss:Inglourious Basterds (2009) d. Quentin TarentinoLicorice Pizza (2021) d. Paul Thomas AndersonContact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmsfortoday/

Today(land) on the pod we're talking about Brad Bird, Damon Lindelof, and George Clooney's infamous love letter to Walt Disney, futurism, and those scolding news reports that were telling you to use paper straws around the time this movie came out. It's TOMORROWLAND! TOMORROWLANDDIRECTED BY: Brad Bird RELEASED: May 22, 2015STARRING: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Raffey Cassidy, Hugh Laurie BUDGET: $190M BOX OFFICE: $209M ESTIMATED LOSS: $150M NEXT EPISODE: We're getting our noir on with our first ever Coen Brothers movie! It's 1990's MILLER'S CROSSING0:00 Intro 2:53 Show & tell8:10 This week's movie

Ryan and Dylan are joined once again by Kirk Simpson. Their Mission, should they choose to accept it, is to review Ghost Protocol, Rogue Nation, and Fallout in the Mission: Impossible franchise.

This week on the podcast; we start a new retrospective series this week that will run week long as we countdown to Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning, we will have a new Mission: Impossible retrospective episode coming out every day from May 16th to May 22nd. So, get ready for seven days worth of Mission: Impossible.For this forth episode we have Shawn Eastridge discuss with host Kale Smith the forth Mission: Impossible movie directed by Brad Bird. We talk about Cruise's fallout after Mission: Impossible 3, how an animated director made his live action debut, and how this one movie saved not only a franchise, but everyone involved career. If you love this podcast, come back tomorrow as Gene Aversa from The Waffle Press joins us for Mission: Impossible - Rouge Nation. Here's a link Shawn's Missing Frames Podcast: thenerdparty.com/missingframesTwitter Handles: @Moviekale @theyouthcritic @kHznetwork @YayShawnedorman Bluesky: @Moviekale 

All of The Matt and Tubes gadgets fry and explode as they try to find out if "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol" is Crucial.  The Matt isn't the biggest fan of the "James Bond" or "Mission Impossible" series. Can the writing and directing of Brad Bird change his mind? You'll have to march into a sandstorm and climb the Burj Khalifa to find out! Love 2bs  Up Next: A few more episodes than I thought... 

"DESPERATE TIMES, DESPERATE MEASURES." After the massive success of Ghost Protocol, Tom Cruise and the world regained their love for impossible missions, and a sequel was greenlit not long after. However, many were skeptical as it turned out that Brad Bird wouldn't be returning -- and that the director's chair would be taken by Christopher McQuarrie. Nobody could've seen it coming that not only would McQuarrie meet expectations, but launch his own tetralogy as the only director to stick around with the franchise. So, after nearly ten years, how does his first outing hold up? Come join Brian and Alec to find out as they continue Marathon: Impossible with the beginning of the series' second half -- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION!

Josh Spiegel joins us for the fourth installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise with Ghost Protocol! Together we discuss the highest highs of the movie, the Brad Bird of it all, rebooting a franchise, anticitiation for Final Reckoning and lazer tag

213. In this exhilarating episode of the Tailoring Talk Magazine Podcast, we scale new heights—literally—as we dive into the adrenaline-fueled world of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. From Brad Bird's visionary direction to the groundbreaking stunts and innovative gadgets, we unpack everything that makes this film a standout in the series.Get ready to relive the heart-stopping Burj Khalifa sequence, one of the most iconic action set pieces in cinema history, as we explore how it redefined what's possible in blockbuster filmmaking. We also discuss the intricate plot, the humor that balances the tension, and the emotional stakes that keep viewers hooked—especially during the unforgettable final mission.Join us as we break down the dynamic character interactions, the daring practical effects, and the film's pivotal Kremlin heist, all of which cement Ghost Protocol as a game-changer for the franchise.

We review Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011) on movie podcast The Collector's Cut. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is directed Brad Bird and stars Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreamsMidnight all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Audio version: https://the-collectors-cut.pinecast.co/

TOM CRUISE CLIMBS THE WORLD'S TALLEST BUILDING!! Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol With Tom Cruise & Co. returning for Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Tara & Aaron continue their Impossible Marathon giving their Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review!! Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Join Tara Erickson & Aaron Alexander as they embark on the most daring IMF mission yet in Brad Bird's adrenaline-fuelled 2011 blockbuster, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. When a covert assignment goes wrong and the IMF is disavowed, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise, celebrated for Top Gun: Maverick and Edge of Tomorrow) leads an elite team—including tech genius Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg, known for Shaun of the Dead and Star Trek), field agent Jane Carter (Paula Patton, from Precious and Idlewild), and the resourceful analyst William Brandt (Jeremy Renner, Oscar-winner for The Hurt Locker and star of The Avengers)—to clear their names and stop a global threat. They're joined by Anil Kapoor as IMF liaison Brij Nath (famed for Slumdog Millionaire and 24) and Michael Nyqvist as the chilling villain Kurt Hendricks (sought after for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), each raising the stakes in this race against time. Our hosts break down every unforgettable sequence—from Ethan's heart-stopping ascent up Dubai's Burj Khalifa and the jaw-dropping Kremlin infiltration to the high-speed sandstorm chase that redefines “impossible.” Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Die Mission Impossible Reihe hat viele Fans, trotz unterschiedlicher Meinungen zu Tom Cruise.Brad Bird brachte frischen Wind in die Filmreihe mit seinem Regiestil.

Join us on The Road to Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning as we look back at each film in the iconic action franchise. On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the fourth entry in the series directed by Brad Bird, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Listen as they share their thoughts on the film, discuss how it sets up the rest of the franchise and marvel at Tom Cruise's crazy climbing stunt. Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) Directed by:  Brad Bird Written by: Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec Based on Mission: Impossible by: Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Michael Nyqvist, Vladimir Mashkov, Josh Holloway, Anil Kapoor, Léa Seydoux Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleyhobley.bsky.social  Dylan Blight: https://bsky.app/profile/dylan.explosionnetwork.com  Follow our Trakt: Ashley - https://trakt.tv/users/ashleyhobley  Dylan - https://trakt.tv/users/vivaladil  All Episodes: https://wdyww.podbean.com/  Support Us: https://explosionnetwork.com/support 

For their 194th episode, two beatnik film critics, two Cold War-curious dads, and two robotic school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, turn it back to the great year of 1999 to love on a flop that turned into a classic. Brad Bird's "The Iron Giant" has gone from being trounced at the box office to being an animation exemplar for all ages, and our guys are here to admire its popularity and quality.  Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!https://discord.gg/N6MKWXU2https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/https://ruminationsradio.transistor.fm/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Case and Jmike are joined by Doug Lief (from the Nostalgium Arcanum podcast) to talk about a family that's pretty super, The Incredibles!   Overview   In Podcast episode 142 of Men of Steel, hosts Case Aiken and Jmike Folson, alongside guest Doug Lief, delve into a comprehensive analysis of Disney's The Incredibles through the lens of Superman fandom. They explore the film's connections to other superhero media, notably its references to 60s Batman and Fleischer Superman, while debating the film's overall tone, which Case describes as having an 'angry' directorial voice. The discussion emphasizes Mr. Incredible as a Superman analog, revealing how his secret identity as Bob Parr reflects an average man grappling with superhero responsibilities amid family dynamics. The team draws parallels between the family members' powers and their roles, likening the villain Syndrome to a failed fan archetype obsessed with eliminating exceptionalism. Additionally, they analyze the film's aging animation, contextualize its place in the superhero genre before the rise of the MCU, and celebrate its blend of action and relatable family themes. The episode culminates in discussing the film's unresolved questions about the necessity of superheroes in society, concluding that it adeptly balances the extraordinary with the everyday.   Notes ‍️ Introduction and Context (01:12 - 15:47) Case Aiken and Jmike Folson host the Men of Steel podcast with guest Doug Lief The discussion focuses on Disney's The Incredibles (2004) from a Superman fan perspective Doug mentions the movie's connections to Watchmen and other superhero media The hosts establish that the film is a love letter to superheroes with influences from 60s Batman, James Bond, and Fleischer Superman Case acknowledges he likes but doesn't love the movie, finding it has an 'angry' directorial voice ‍️ Mr. Incredible as Superman Analog (15:47 - 24:52) The group analyzes Mr. Incredible (Bob Parr) as a Superman analog Bob Parr's name means 'average' - perfect for a secret identity His job at an insurance company creates dramatic irony (helping after harm vs. preventing it) The hosts discuss Mr. Incredible's durability, strength, and physical capabilities The film explores the tension between superhero responsibility and family obligations The 'Bob Parr' identity has real value to him beyond just being a disguise ‍‍‍ Family Dynamics and Powers (24:52 - 39:20) The Incredibles compared to Fantastic Four but with a nuclear family structure Each family member's powers serve as metaphors for their roles: Elastigirl must 'bend over backwards' for her family Violet wants to be invisible/blend in as a teenager Dash wants to show off and stand out with his speed Holly Hunter praised for her performance as Elastigirl The married couple dynamic shows mature flirtation and partnership Sarah Vowell's performance as Violet highlighted despite not being a professional actress Syndrome as Villain (39:20 - 54:00) Syndrome analyzed as Jimmy Olsen gone evil or fan-turned-Lex Luthor His character represents fandom and mediocrity wanting to eliminate specialness Syndrome observes and counters heroes' weaknesses but fails to examine his own His fatal flaw is wearing a cape, which Edna Mode had warned against The group discusses connections to Alan Moore's works (Watchmen and Captain Britain) Syndrome's robot compared to the squid from Watchmen's ending Brad Bird reportedly denies Watchmen influence despite many parallels Jack-Jack and Supporting Characters (54:00 - 01:03:00) Jack-Jack has godlike powers (17 documented in the sequel) Compared to Franklin Richards from Fantastic Four Jack-Jack helps defeat Syndrome at the end of the film Edna Mode (voiced by Brad Bird) praised as an excellent character Her role as the Q-like gadget designer who incorporates fashion The group discusses superhero costume design elements Frozone and his 'Where's my super suit?' scene mentioned Animation and Film Context (01:03:00 - 01:16:40) The film's animation shows its age (from 2004) but holds up well due to stylization Technical limitations discussed (water effects, foliage, crowds) The hosts note the film predates the MCU (2008) and Nolan's Batman (2005) The Incredibles came at a transition point for superhero cinema The movie successfully balances superhero action with relatable family dynamics Character designs discussed (Mr. Incredible's face based on a Roman helmet) Final Battle and Themes (01:16:40 - 01:26:47) The Omnidroid battle showcases the family working together effectively Team power moves highlight each character's abilities and their coordination The question of 'do we need superheroes?' explored through the final battle Dash's athletic participation at the end (coming in second) compared to Superman hiding his abilities The film doesn't fully resolve questions about exceptional people's place in society The ending shows balance between superhero and ordinary life is beneficial Conclusions and Wrap-Up (01:26:47 - 01:38:04) The Underminer appearance sets up the sequel and references Mole Man from Fantastic Four The hosts appreciate the film's commentary on superhero tropes ('you caught me monologuing') The movie works well as both a superhero film and a family story Discussion about how the film has aged and its historical context in superhero cinema Podcast information and social media contacts shared Recommendation for Books that Burn podcast from the Certain POV network

Text us your movie thoughts!Marquee Week | 162:Your mission, should you choose to accept it...On this week's show we continue the Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge -- every single Mission Impossible leading up to the release of The Final Reckoning. This week: Brad Bird's Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week.Next episode: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation| The Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge Socials:Cristian on Twitter: @_isoCristianCristian on Letterboxd: isoCristianHugo on twitter: @Hugo_PinaiHugo on Letterboxd: Hugo_PHelpful Links Large Popcorn linktree Large Popcorn on Twitter: @ LargePopcornPod Dial-in to the show via SpeakPipe! Keep up with all the films we watch on every show at my letterboxd profile Check out our merch on bonfire!

Audiences seemed mostly disinterested; critics were right on the fence; and the box office was generally unimpressive, all things considered. But who cares about all that stuff? How does Brad Bird's family-friendly sci-fi epic hold up after a particularly long eight years? My guest Rob Hunter (of the excellent Film School Rejects) offers a strong defense of this scrappily optimistic and undeniably beautiful-looking movie. (My apologies for using the word scrappily.) Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at patreon.com/scottEweinberg. Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: bit.ly/3WZiLFk. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.    Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those Effin' Birds.com, the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. 

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Star Wars Marvel Pixar Over the years, Disney has gained a reputation for box office dominance with their various movie studios.  But not every movie is a winner. This week, we go back to 2015 to look at one of the rare box office flops for Disney . . . Tomorrowland. On paper, this movie should have been a home run.  It had a great director in Brad Bird, an A list star in George Clooney and a story that tied into the history of Walt Disney and Disneyland. And yet, despite all of the that, basically no one went to see it. So what went wrong? We watched (the surprisingly good)Tomorrowland to find out, so join us as we look back on one of Disney's lesser known films Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don't forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Tomorrowland the Movie 00:46 The Main Themes of the Story 08:39 Box Office Failure 10:20 Famous Faces 11:28 Brad Bird 13:15 Nods to Disney in the Movie 18:15 Where Tomorrowland Fails 21:05 How Disney Should have Used This Movie to Fix Tomorrowland in the Parks 24:56 Unique Marketing Strategy 26:44 Guess the Real Review Mini Game 28:42 The Long Term Impact on Disney Movies 33:46 See You Next Monday! 38:39

So who, exactly is government. It's the question that Michael Lewis and an all-star team of writers address in a particularly timely new volume of essays. Who is Government? According to the Montana based Sarah Vowell, author of “The Equalizer”, an essay in the volume about the National Archives, government enables all American citizens to find stories about themselves. Vowell praises the modesty of most government employees. But she warns, the work of public servants like the National Archives' Pamela Wright is anything but modest and represents the core foundation of American democracy. Vowell's message is the antidote to the chainsaw. Essential listening in our surreal times.Here are the five Keen On America takeaways in this conversation with Vowell:* The National Archives as a democratic resource: Pamela Wright's work at the National Archives focused on digitizing records (over 300 million so far) to make them accessible to all Americans, regardless of where they live. This democratization of access allows people to bypass intimidating physical buildings and access their history from anywhere.* Public servants are often modest and unsung: Sarah describes how government workers like Wright tend to be modest, team-oriented people who focus on doing their job rather than seeking recognition. This stands in contrast to more visible or self-promoting public figures.* Personal connections to national archives: The conversation reveals how Americans can find their own family stories within government records. Sarah discovered her own family history, including her grandfather's WPA work and connections to the Cherokee Nation's Trail of Tears through archival documents.* Government's impact on opportunity: Sarah emphasizes how government programs like the Higher Education Act of 1965 created opportunities that changed her family's trajectory from poverty to professional careers through access to public education and financial assistance programs.* The interconnectedness of government services and American life: The conversation concludes with Sarah's observation about how government services form an "ecosystem of opportunity" that impacts everything from education to outdoor recreation jobs in Montana, with each part connected to others in ways that aren't always visible but are essential to how society functions.Sarah Vowell is the New York Times bestselling author of seven nonfiction books on American history and culture. By examining the connections between the American past and present, she offers personal, often humorous accounts of American history as well as current events and politics. Her book, Lafayette in the Somewhat United States, explores both the ideas and the battles of the American Revolution, especially the patriot founders' alliance with France as personified by the teenage volunteer in George Washington's army, the Marquis de Lafayette. Vowell's book, Unfamiliar Fishes is the intriguing history of our 50th state, Hawaii, annexed in 1898. Replete with a cast of beguiling and often tragic characters, including an overthrown Hawaiian queen, whalers, missionaries, sugar barons, Teddy Roosevelt and assorted con men, Unfamiliar Fishes is another history lesson in Americana as only Vowell can tell it – with brainy wit and droll humor. The Wordy Shipmates examines the New England Puritans and their journey to and impact on America. She studies John Winthrop's 1630 sermon “A Model of Christian Charity” and the bloody story that resulted from American exceptionalism. And she also traces the relationship of Winthrop, Massachusetts' first governor, and Roger Williams, the Calvinist minister who founded Rhode Island – an unlikely friendship that was emblematic of the polar extremes of the American foundation. Throughout she reveals how American history can show up in the most unexpected places in our modern culture, often in poignant ways. Her book Assassination Vacation is a haunting and surprisingly hilarious road trip to tourist sites devoted to the murders of presidents Lincoln, Garfield and McKinley. Vowell examines what these acts of political violence reveal about our national character and our contemporary society. She is also the author of two essay collections, The Partly Cloudy Patriot and Take the Cannoli. Her first book Radio On, is her year-long diary of listening to the radio in 1995. She was guest editor for The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2017. Most recently she contributed an essay for Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service by Michael Lewis (Riverhead, March 18, 2025). Vowell's thirty years as a journalist and columnist began in the freewheeling atmosphere of the weekly newspapers of the 1990s, including The Village Voice, the Twin Cities' City Pages and San Francisco Weekly, where she was the pop music columnist. An original contributor to McSweeney's, she has worked as a columnist for Salon and Time, a reviewer for Spin, a reporter for GQ, and a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times, where she covered politics, history, education and life in Montana. She was a contributing editor for the public radio show This American Life from 1996-2008, where she produced numerous commentaries and documentaries and toured the country in many of the program's live shows. Her notable side projects have included a decade as the founding president of 826NYC, a nonprofit tutoring and writing center for students aged 6-18 in Brooklyn; producing a filmed oral history series commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Montana Constitutional Convention of 1972; and occasional voice acting, including her role as teen superhero Violet Parr in Brad Bird's Academy Award-winning The Incredibles, and its sequel, Incredibles 2, from Pixar Animation Studios.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Lucy Davidson, the director of the short film "Baggage," a touching look at the weight we all carry with us in our day to day lives.Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film, the importance of creating a sonic landscape that felt believable, and some of the fun little details you can look for as you watch the film.Books mentioned in this episode include:When Breath Becomes Air by Paul KalanithiThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca SklootFilms mentioned in this episode include:"Baggage" directed by Lucy Davidson"Speak to Me" by Pink Floyd (50th Anniversary Music Video)Memoir of a Snail directed by Adam ElliotMouse Hunt directed by Gore VerbinskiRatatouille directed by Brad Bird and Jan PinkavaPortrait of a Lady on Fire directed by Celine SciammaBabe: Pig in the City directed by George MillerMad Max directed by George MillerHappy Feet directed by George MillerMuppets From Space directed by Timothy Hill"Wander to Wonder" directed by Nina Gantz"In the Shadows of the Cypress" directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani"Beautiful Men" directed by Nicolas KeppensYou can follow Lucy on Instagram @lucy_maree_davidson and check out her film playing at SXSW this week!

The backstory behind Ted Hughes's original book THE IRON MAN is a tragic one, and the subsequent film by Brad Bird has a heartbreaking story all its own. In episode 338, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they discover an unexpected connection to Sylvia Plath, try to wrap their heads around a "Space-Bat-Angel-Dragon," defend animation's reputation as a medium, explore questions of consciousness around artificial beings, and finally cast their votes on which one is ultimately best: the book or the movie?   Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get The Iron Giant or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com   Luke Elliott Recent publications: “Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived” in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 “Beyond Heaven” in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social   James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music:  “Last Dawn” by Ross Bugden https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=2LkPHQZ1x-1HPUto

“No capes!”Edna ModeIt's hard to believe that in this age where superhero movies have conquered (and some might say ruined) moviegoing in ways that never seemed possible even 20 years ago, but Disney and Pixar's The Incredibles was truly a revolutionary superhero movie. An animated film utilizing all original characters that lovingly plays with all of the tropes of the superhero genre in suitably comedic ways without ever drifting into parody? Unthinkable at the time and still feels pretty fresh today!But one of the best things The Incredibles (and its underrated sequel, The Incredibles 2) did, almost for the first time ever on the big screen, was explore the logic of superhero costumes. Even though it's a family-friendly animated movie, in The Incredibles, super suits are more than just decorative, they're functional, and thanks to the hilarious and unforgettable Edna Mode, we learned just why some of the favorite design elements of many beloved superhero costumes are strictly forbidden in this world.So on this episode of Does it Fly? we are taking a look at the very concept of the super suit. Not just the why of them in terms of the story, but the how in terms of design and functionality. And as we often do find, we're a lot closer to certain elements in the real world right now than you might think…SUGGESTED VIEWING We based the majority of today's research on this episode on two legitimate animation masterpieces, Brad Bird's The Incredibles and The Incredibles 2. The broader logic of superhero suits has been explored in countless other places, but it's particularly well done in early episodes of The Flash (both the recent CW TV series starring Grant Gustin and the earlier 1990 version starring John Wesley Shipp). We'd like to think that everything discussed in today's episode is applicable across superhero media, though, so feel free to use our findings in your own headcanon as and where appropriate!FURTHER READING Do you want to delve a little deeper into the facts, concepts, and stories Hakeem and Tamara referenced in today's episode? Of course you do! Building the Perfect Super SuitHakeem specifically calls out brand names such as Kapton and Kevlar as being potential “super suit materials” that already exist in the real world. You might recognize Kapton as the material used to make “space blankets” but its unique thermal and conductive properties also make it a key piece used in circuitry where significant heat can be generated by processing power. Kevlar is best known as the material used to make lightweight bulletproof vests and other types of modern body armor. Copper has also shown considerable promise as an antimicrobial that can be incorporated into other materials.Whether or not you have elastic powers, you might want to incorporate technology known as Shape Memory Materials which are currently being perfected by NASA. Many of the materials named here fall under the category of “metamaterials” which will likely become more commonplace in the years to come.Oh yeah, and maybe one day some of these can make you invisible, too. And those “biomimetic sharkskin suits” that Hakeem references? The jury is still out on them.Why The Incredibles is HistoricTamara brings up the fact that The Incredibles was the first Pixar movie about human characters because of the difficulty in getting the subtleties of humans, such as hair, to look convincing on screen. Read more about it here.The Geneva ConventionsHakeem makes the point that superhero suits could also be seen as a way to identify “combatants” similar to the protections offered to soldiers under the Geneva Conventions.WANT MORE FROM DOES IT FLY?This isn't the first time we've tackled superheroes on Does it Fly? so you might want to check out our episodes on Batman, The Boys, and Iron Man to get a better sense of the real world concerns that superheroes (and villains) might face.FOLLOW US!Stay in the loop! Follow DoesItFly? on YouTube and TikTok and let us know what you think! And don't forget to follow Roddenberry Entertainment:Instagram: @RoddenberryOfficial Facebook: RoddenberryBluesky: @roddenberrypod.bsky.socialFor Advertising Inquiries: doesitfly@roddenberry.comCheck out the official Does it Fly? playlist, too!

Pappy, Brett, Josh, and $ Mikey review the Brad Bird animated classic: The Iron Giant! In this animated adaptation of Ted Hughes' Cold War fable, a giant alien robot (Vin Diesel) crash-lands near the small town of Rockwell, Maine, in 1957. Exploring the area, a local 9-year-old boy, Hogarth, discovers the robot, and soon forms an unlikely friendship with him. When a paranoid government agent, Kent Mansley, becomes determined to destroy the robot, Hogarth and beatnik Dean McCoppin (Harry Connick Jr.) must do what they can to save the misunderstood machine. Release date: July 31, 1999 (USA) Director: Brad Bird Adapted from: The Iron Man Story by: Brad Bird, Ted Hughes Production companies: Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Brothers Distributed by: Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures

We've decided to wrap up 2024 with a look at a few films that are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. 1999 has become known as one of the best movie years of all time. While we've already touched on some of the biggest films of that year (THE MATRIX, FIGHT CLUB), there are a handful of films from that year that may not fit into one of our long form series, and we wanted to make sure they got their due. So for this (short) series, each of our hosts have picked out a film from 1999 that they'd like to discuss, starting with Todd's pick, THE IRON GIANT. Brad Bird's debut film has gone on to become a beloved animation classic, but its story didn't start that way: When it debuted in 1999, the film — thanks to a practically non-existent marketing campaign from Warner Bros — came and went from theaters with most audiences totally unaware of its existence. But in the quarter century since, it has not only managed to find an audience, but it's gained a reputation as one of the greatest animated films of all time. In this episode, we trace its origins (which involves, we kid you not, the death of Sylvia Plath and a Pete Townshend album), all the way through its development, release, and eventual rediscovery. We will also, as always, discuss our own thoughts and feelings on the film, its legacy, and the important lessons it has to teach us. Want to support the show? Subscribers of CinemaShock+ can enjoy an extended version of this episode, which includes bonus segments and additional content, plus get access to all episodes two days early, exclusive merchandise discounts, and more. Join now at cinemashock.net/plus. Up Next: THE BOONDOCK SAINTS. ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS: Andrew C. | Andy Lancaster | Benjamin Yates | Curt M. | Elton Novara | Justin V. | Nate Izod | Nathan Kelley | Robert Stinson Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy. This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis. For episode archives, merch, show notes, and more, visit cinemashock.net  

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Megan has never seen a MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE movie. Dan and Stephen are making her watch ALL OF THEM. That's right, as the final (?) film in the series slowly approaches, we will be going through the ultimate preparatory task. It sounds impossible, but we'll succeed, just like Ethan Hunt and the IMF gang! We have plenty of time, so this won't be a back-to-back-to-back project, but expect plenty of M:I talk over the coming year or so. This time we're covering Brad Bird's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - GHOST PROTOCOL. Ethan Hunt and his newly formed team of spies, hackers, and analysts must save the world using rickety gadgets, death-defying stunts, and a touch of prestidigitation. No help from Luther this time around, and no big bad villain either. How does this electrifying entry stack up against the rest of the series so far? What does an animation director bring to live-action cinema? Will the female lead return for the next movie? Do you even know her name?Be sure to follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @moviemoviecast, and head over to ScullyVision.com for updates on everything we do. Check out our other show, HOT PROPERTY @hotpropertypod on Twitter and IG, and give us a listen wherever you get your pods! We have merch!! Tinyurl.com/hotpropshop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemoviecast/support

Do you have your tissues ready? This week we're going back to the days before Pixar, when a wild kid could let a squirrel loose in a diner, and then stay up late chasing a giant robot through the woods with a BB gun. You know, latchkey kid stuff. Join us as we all cry when Vin Diesel says the word "Superman". Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thefrankencast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find all of our various links at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/frankencast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a letter at thefrankencast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KellerIllustrations on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

 How We Seeez It! Episode 259   The Incredibles (2004) “Oh, ho ho! You sly dog! You got me monologuing! I can't believe it....” – Syndrome. 20 years ago, one the best superhero films was released, and it was animated. Written and directed by Brad Bird, his first for Pixar. With Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson leading the voice acting in this family action story. So much to talk about in this one, so join us for the discussion and don't forget about our cocktails for this episode. Should be some good ones.          Also make sure to check out our new partnership with Magic Mind. The Mental Performance Elixir! For you our listeners a limited offer that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code SEEEZ20      As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or if there is something you watched that we might enjoy or a can't miss series. Also please rate and review the show on all your favorite podcast apps. Show links. https://linktr.ee/HWSI https://www.facebook.com/HWSI.podcast  https://www.instagram.com/hwsi.podcast/  You can also email the Podcast at the.HWSI.podcast@gmail.com

Edna Mode... and guest.Enjoy our podcast review of THE INCREDIBLES, written and directed by Brad Bird! We discuss how this movie helps us with our identity crisis, work/life balance, and how accurate this movie show family dynamics!Support the showPodcast theme song by Jaron Jon - https://www.instagram.com/jaron.jon/VIDEO PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@moviesthatchangedusREACTION CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/nicedudemovienightMERCH: https://nicedudemovienight.com/PATREON (early access, exclusive podcasts and polls): https://www.patreon.com/nicedudemovienightTWITTER: https://twitter.com/nicedudemoviesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nicedudemovienightBUSINESS INQUIRIES: alex@risingsunsagency.com

On the 40th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Rein, and Tim discuss Brad Bird's debut film, the 1999 animated classic The Iron Giant. Hailed by many to be one of the greatest animated film's of all time, does this film live up to its reputation? What made this project so personal for Brad Bird as director? Who almost played The Giant before Vin Diesel landed the role? Tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bombsquadproductions/support

Send us a textPart 2 of our series looking at films from Pixar. This week special guest Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious podcast joins Robert and Dayton in the studio to discuss a film that's part superhero film, family film with a touch of James Bond. Twitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastdockingbay77podcast@gmail.compatreon.com/dockingbay77podcasthttps://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7

1999 Animated Sci-Fi Film The Iron Giant is a charming animated film directed by Brad Bird that failed to create box office success, but it has since become a favorite of robot loving sci-fi fans everywhere! Starring Vin Diesel, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Aniston, and Christopher McDonald, this film is little deeper than the typical animated films of it's time. Our crew discusses this film to discover the highs and the lows of what animation was like in the 90's. We had a lot of fun rewatching this film and talking about on this week's episode! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at thebigscifipodcast@gmail.com Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/ Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/ Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com. We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcast Check out all of our social links in one place:https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532 Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/ Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/ Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com

Directed by Brad Bird (in his directorial debut), The Iron Giant is the animated science fiction film based on the 1968 novel The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. Luke and Nathan revisit this 1999 classic which stars the voices of Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman, John Mahoney, Eli Marienthal, Christopher McDonald, and M. Emmet Walsh. A giant alien robot (Vin Diesel) crash-lands near the small town of Rockwell, Maine, in 1957. Exploring the area, a local 9-year-old boy, Hogarth, discovers the robot, and soon forms an unlikely friendship with him. When a paranoid government agent, Kent Mansley, becomes determined to destroy the robot, Hogarth and beatnik Dean McCoppin (Harry Connick Jr.) must do what they can to save the misunderstood machine.

Dana and Tom with returning guests Robb Conlon (Founder of Westport Studios and Host of B2B Business Class) and Walter Gainer II (Founder of Boss Locks Media and Host of The Working While Black Show) discuss the Pixar classic, The Incredibles (2004): written and directed by Brad Bird, music by Michael Giacchino, starring Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Jason Lee, and Samuel L. Jackson.Plot Summary: In a world where superheroes were once revered, an oppressive government now forces these titans of justice into mundane lives of obscurity. Among them is Bob Parr, a titan of strength, grappling with the weight of anonymity while craving the days of glory. Secretly slipping into the world of heroism, Bob is drawn into a sinister conspiracy masterminded by the malevolent Syndrome, a dark mirror of what once was. When Bob is captured, the stage is set for a battle of wits and power, drawing his family into the fray.The Incredibles transcends mere action, weaving a tapestry of psychological and existential exploration with a family's struggle against a dystopian reality becoming a cosmic odyssey of self-discovery and unity.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Our Guests02:58 Cast and Recognition for The Incredibles06:22 Relationship(s) to The Incredibles13:09 What is The Incredibles About?16:21 Ranking The Incredibles Among Pixar Films18:18 Plot Summary for The Incredibles19:42 Did You Know?21:17 First Break22:02 What's Happening with Robb and Walter24:44 Ask Dana Anything33:18 Best Performance(s)41:06 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)51:05 Second Break52:07 In Memoriam52:14 Best/Funniest Lines57:03 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:07:36 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:11:45 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:19:40 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:27:43 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:30:37 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:32:26 Remaining Question for The Incredibles01:40:14 Thank You to Our Guests and Final Thoughts01:43:00 CreditsGuests:Robb ConlonFounder of Westport Studios and Host of B2B Business ClassLinkedIn: Robb / Westport StudiosPreviously On: Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), The Godfather (1972), John Wick (2014), The Dark Knight...

The new Dreamworks animated feature THE WILD ROBOT is partially about the struggles of parenthood, partially about the joys of community, and the larger idea bridging those two parts — that of being more than you were “programmed” to be — is also what links it most directly to Brad Bird's THE IRON GIANT. But there's a lot more going on in THE WILD ROBOT besides that, arguably too much, which forms the central debate of the first half of this week's discussion. Then we bring THE IRON GIANT back in to compare these films' shared big ideas about selfhood, souls, and sacrifice, how they're filtered through robots as metaphors of strength, and their respective depictions of humanity on the precipice of apocalypse. Then for Your Next Picture Show, we offer a trio of recommendations for films that account for other parts of WILD ROBOT's source code. Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about THE IRON GIANT, THE WILD ROBOT, and anything else in the world of film by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Jason Reitman's SATURDAY NIGHT and D.A. Pennebaker's ORIGINAL CAST ALBUM: COMPANY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's understandable that new Dreamworks feature THE WILD ROBOT pulls some of its source code from THE IRON GIANT, considering the latter's towering reputation as one of the greatest animated films ever, robot protagonist or otherwise. But the enduring legacy of Brad Bird's debut feature was far from assured when it blipped through theaters back in 1999, so this week we're examining what's behind the film's upgrade from box-office flop to stone-cold classic, one known for its ability to reduce viewers to tears with a single word of dialogue. And in Feedback, a listener offers a different interpretation of a character moment from our discussion of THE SAVAGES. Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about THE IRON GIANT, THE WILD ROBOT, and anything else in the world of film by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Azazel Jacobs' HIS THREE DAUGHTERS is, like Tamara Jenkins' THE SAVAGES, a film about the heartbreaking experience of caring for an aging parent, but even more so it is, also like the other film in the pairing, about adult siblings reuniting and renegotiating their relationships under those fraught conditions. We're decidedly more mixed on Jacobs' film, however, which often plays like a stage adaptation — at times that works, at others it doesn't, and we talk through both in the first half of this discussion. Then we bring THE SAVAGES back in to consider how each film is shaped by its relative proximity to the end of life, their overlapping perspectives on professional caretakers and those who deal with death for a living, and the realism and usefulness of their pop-cultural reference points. And in Your Next Picture Show we take a brief tour of Tamara Jenkins's short but mighty feature filmography to date.  Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about THE SAVAGES, HIS THREE DAUGHTERS, and anything else in the world of film by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Chris Sanders' THE WILD ROBOT and Brad Bird's THE IRON GIANT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter, Michael, and Andy tackle the next film in the Pixar library just in time for its 20th anniversary, Brad Bird's 2005 superhero classic The Incredibles! Find more Dis-Order: Every Disney Film through the official RF4RM social media channels: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram   Rate, review, & subscribe to Dis-Order on: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher   Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to podcast@rf4rm.com

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Jen Johans of Film Intuition, scale the Burj Khalifa with Tom Cruise while taking on 2011's Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.    Directed by Brad Bird. Starring Tom Cruise, Paula Patton, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, Michael Nvqvist, Vladimir Mashkov, Samuli Edelmann, Ivan Shvedoff, Anil Kapoor, Léa Seydoux and Josh Holloway.  Make sure to check out Jen's work at Film Intuition. Her podcast, Watch with Jen, is available everywhere.   You can also follow Jen on Twitter and Letterboxd. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Purchase the latest exclusive SpyHards merch at Redbubble. Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Theme music by Doug Astley.

Welcome to Multiverse News, your source for information about all of your favorite fictional universes. Hot off the heels of July's San Diego Comic Con, Disney continued their full court press last week with the D23 Expo, where a smattering of announcements were made. So, let's tackle the latest and greatest news from the House of Mouse's more geek-centric divisions Regarding Marvel Studios, Disney Plus was front and center, with a fair amount of official, as well as leaked footage, released; delighting fans worldwide: A fresh trailer for the WandaVision sequel series, Agatha All Along, debuted, accompanied by a live performance of an original song titled "The Ballad of the Witches Road." The Daredevil: Born Again trailer seemed to generate unanimous positivity, with hype moments such as the return of Jon Bernthal as the Punisher and Wilson Bethel as Bullseye. It also gave D23 audiences their first glimpses of the costumed vigilante White Tiger and a new villain, Muse. A first look at Ironheart also debuted, confirming the series is still on the way. Beside the return of Riri Williams, other new details include Anthony Ramos as The Hood and an appearance from Shuri. On the film side, the splash was not as big as SDCC, with much of that material being recycled, but new images and footage for both Captain America: Brave New World and The Fantastic Four: First Steps were showcased, which included a taste of Michael Giacchino's main musical theme for the quartet. Over in the galaxy far, far away: Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni showed off the first footage from The Mandalorian & Grogu, which will be the first new theatrical release for Star Wars since 2019, as well as the first based off of a Disney Plus series. The official trailer for the Jude Law-led Skeleton Crew debuted, giving fans a tease of the Speilbergian influence. We also learned more about Jude Law's character, a force user named Jod Na Nawood, via the plot synopsis. Lucasfilm also showed off some footage of the upcoming season of Andor, which confirmed more Rogue One character returns. Diego Luna also revealed the next season takes place over four years in a series of time jumps. Bringing it back to Marvel with their animation offerings, the D23 panel provided significant updates on several series: While Marvel Zombies is still “a while out” we now know it will be four episodes and rated TV-MA. Eyes of Wakanda will also be four episodes long. What If…? voice actor Hudson Thames, will reprise his role as Peter Parker for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, with Colman Domingo voicing Norman Osborne and Charlie Cox as Daredevil. The series will premiere November 2, 2024. Finally, honing in on Disney's “homegrown” projects, as Bob Iger promised, sequels were all the rage: Pixar won the day in terms of the amount of project news. A very brief Toy Story 5 teaser trailer indicated the return of Woody and Brad Bird was announced to return to direct Incredibles 3. Zoe Saldana joined the cast of Elio, which is now slated for May 2025. Hoppers was announced as the studios next feature, with Jon Hamm in a villain role. Dream Productions, an Inside Out spin-off series, and Win or Lose, a new series focusing on a little league team, were also announced. Trailers for Moana 2, Mufasa: The Lion King and the Snow White live action remake were released, as well as new details for Frozen 3 and Zootopia 2. Frozen 3 will get a pre-Thanksgiving release of November 24, 2027 and they released concept art. Plus Frozen 4 is already in early development and The “live action” version of Stitch from Lilo & Stitch also made his debut. On Saturday, Deadpool and Wolverine reached the milestone of becoming the second R-Rated movie in history to cross $1 billion dollars at the international box office. It is nipping at the heels of Joker to become the highest grossing R-Rated movie of all time.