A sequel to a 2011 spinoff from the Shrek franchise that's original and profound? Surely not. And yet... Nate and James have plenty to talk about. They also have an exciting announcement for you. Watch Reformed Mythologist on YouTube: youtube.com/@ReformedMythologist Support the show ..read more

Nate and James are nearly in tears at one point as they talk about yearning. That's the big theme of brand new Pixar movie, Onward. The VW Polo Advert that made James cry like a baby with his baby. The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales by Bruno Bettelheim Sometimes Fairy Stories May Say Best What's to be Said by CS Lewis On Fairy Stories by JRR Tolkein Listen to James and Nate talking with Barry Cooper about the Monomyth on the Cooper and Cary Have Words podcast episode A Swing and a Myth. The Gospel According to Pixar is available from Amazon UK here. If you w ..read more

To Infinity and before? Where did Buzz Lightyear come from? Why did Andy want a Buzz Lightyear? What was the film he watched in 1995? This is meant to be that film. It clearly isn't. But that's not the main problem. Nate and James talk about the main problems. What Should Adam Have Done? What did you make of Lightyear? And what other movies should Nate and James be talking about? Let us know at popcornparenting@gmail.com Support the show ..read more

Who'd have thought it? James and Nate sneak their way into the Lightyear UK Premier in Leicester Square. (Thanks, George!) Red Carpet and all. Chris Evans was there. Is it as good as Toy Story 2? Is it a disaster and betrayal like Toy Story 4? Find out how they got on - and some spoiler-free reactions and comments. A full episode (with spoilers) arriving very soon! Support the show ..read more

James and Nate talk about this gem from the 80s, which is currently on Netflix and began the Studio Ghibli empire. It's a much slower pace than we're used to - and maybe that's a good thing and worth a discussion. And what about sisters and the spirits? We're love to know what you made of this episode, the movie - and the Lion King remake from 2019. Tell us at popcornparenting@gmail.com Support the show (https://twitter.com/PopcornParents ..read more

James and Nate talk about Hierarchy, Hukana Matata and Hamlet with a Happy Ending. The Lion King has to be one of the greatest of all Disney movies, if not the greatest. So many eternal and biblical themes running through, from Adam, Cain & Abel, Joseph and Moses. And a stern warning for parents about how we need to learn to forgive, forget and mean it. Next time, My Neighbour Totoro which is currently on Netflix. But what about The Lion King remake in 2019? Tell us what's different via popcornparenting@gmail.com Support the show (https://twitter.com/PopcornParents ..read more

We got right back to where it all started with Disney betting the farm on a movie, which turns out not to be about Snow White, or the Seven Dwarfs. In fact, are they any active characters in his film? Nate and James talk about mirrors, maternity and magical creatures. If you watched some movies with your kids and talked about it afterwards with this stuff in mind, how did it go? Go on. Tell us via popcornparenting@gmail.com Support the show (https://twitter.com/PopcornParents) Support the show (https://twitter.com/PopcornParents ..read more

We are talking about an overlooked gem - which James liked more than Nate - The Kid Who Would Be King, written and directed by Joe Cornish. It's a modern day King Arthur story with a brilliant battle in a school at the end. Plus we mention the Disney movie, The Sword in the Stone. Was this an 'Arthurian Misfire'? If you watched some movies with your kids and talked about it afterwards with this stuff in mind, how did it go? Go on. Tell us via popcornparenting@gmail.com Support the show (https://twitter.com/PopcornParents ..read more

We are talking about Matriarchy, Prophets and Miracles with Disney's recent popular hit, Encanto. If you watched some movies with your kids and talked about it afterwards with this stuff in mind, how did it go? Go on. Tell us via popcornparenting@gmail.com Support the show (https://twitter.com/PopcornParents ..read more

After Turning Red and a bunch of films like it, what's going on with Pixar? And Nate FINALLY talks about Toy Story 4.  Plus some wild speculation about Lightyear. How Turning Red Doesn’t Follow Pixar’s Rules (Wired magazine) Toy Story 4 Review in AV Club If you watched some movies with your kids and talked about it afterwards with this stuff in mind, how did it go? Go on. Tell us via popcornparenting@gmail.com Support the show (https://twitter.com/PopcornParents ..read more