We come back with Disney's centennial flop... and boy, did it make a nose dive. Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) returns to join Wyatt in a discussion on this most befuddling celebration of Disney fandom yet. References: Astor Rhymemaster. “‘This Wish,’ the Most Awkward ‘I Want’ Song.” YouTube, YouTube, 4 Jan. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E2SJp1XmTc&t=19s.                                                  “Why ‘This Is the Thanks I Get?’ Failed as a Vi ..read more

Call-oo, callay, a new episode today! Raeley returns to discuss an abandoned version of Alice with Wyatt. Along the way, they discover Walt’s one-sided amusement with the book and Raeley sets up her own tabletop RPG campaign based on this adaptation. You can find the show @disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @goldenafternoon51 on Instagram! Feel free to write in at disneyreeltoreel@gmail.com. References: Allan, Robin. “Alice in Wonderland (1951).” Walt Disney and Europe: European Influences on the Animated Feature Films of Walt Disney, John Libbey, London, 1999, pp. 211-217. Book. Disney ..read more

When a tale as old as time is retold... for the pedants of Cracked.com. With the help of friend and @shoottheflick co-host Frankie Sparks, Wyatt trudged thru the swamps of 2010s live-action remakes. Boy, are you in for a wild ride. References: Abramovitch, Seth. “Original ‘Lion King’ Screenwriter Apprehensive of Remake: ‘I Wasn’t Thrilled with “Beauty and the Beast.”’” The Hollywood Reporter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2018, https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/linda-woolverton-lion-king-remake-beauty-beast-1165869/. Ellis, Lindsay. “That Time Disney Remade Beauty and th ..read more

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Long time no hear, but I return with the archetypal romance of 1950's Cinderella. With the help of friend/fashion historian Marley Healy, we break down the lewks of the Royal Ball, as well as the depiction of romance in early Disney films. In this case, it helps if your Prince Charming's a Christian Dior stan. References: Disney, Walt and Corey Burton. “In Walt’s Own Words: The Envisioning of Cinderella.” Cinderella: Signature Collection, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, 2019. Blu-ray Disc. Mason, Heather. “Ilene Woods ‘So This Is Love’ (1949 Promoti ..read more

"Heigh-ho, the merry-o!" Our first episode of 2024 takes us back into the story of Pinocchio. Joining Wyatt is children's literature professor and head of DisNet operations, Rebecca Rowe! References: Allan, Robin. “Marionettes.” Walt Disney and Europe: European Influences on the Animated Feature Films of Walt Disney, John Libbey, London, 1999, pp. 74. Book. Kaufman, J. B. “Fame--and Stromboli.” Pinocchio: The Making of the Disney Epic, The Walt Disney Family Foundation Press, San Francisco, CA, 2015, pp. 182-185. Book. Flood, W. H. Grattan “The Conscription of Choristers for the Chapel Roya ..read more

Yup. This is our holiday episode. Scholar Abigail Fine returns to share her expertise on fairy godmothers with Wyatt as we break down Sequence 3 of Walt Disney's Cinderella. References: The78Prof. “1947 Hits Archive: Chi-Baba Chi-Baba - Perry Como (a #1 Record).” YouTube, YouTube, 14 May 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIiSXQ9QCDE. Ander, Cost.  “Perry Como Presents Cinderella (Live, 1950).” YouTube, YouTube, 11 Dec. 2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ-n5mJqS2E. Cadelago, Christopher. “Obituary: Mary Alice O’Connor.” Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2010, https ..read more

It may not be the end of the world as we know it. But with 2005's Chicken Little, we uncover an earth-shattering moment in Disney animation. It's a tale of corporate upheaval, creative fatigue, and artistic change which Raeley is poised to recount for everyone... to Wyatt's disgruntlement. References: Animation Compendia. “Chicken Little - Teaser Trailer #1 (March 30, 2004).” YouTube, YouTube, 4 Sept. 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ymn_XI2GdU&list=PLfQnigF_xmZHXuz6_V-7nVIlG0qRZvGDM&index=2. justin Quintanilla. “Chicken Little Shop Commercial.” YouTube, YouTube, 14 Oct. 2012 ..read more

Back at it again with the magic mirrors! Apologies for the runtime, but Dr. Bee Eldridge joins Wyatt to discuss the rivalry between Queen Grimhilde and Snow White.  We also break off into tangents about a Shakespearean (or "all-male") version of Snow White and the logistics of public restrooms. References: Croonr1. “One Song (1938) - Kenny Baker.” YouTube, 18 July 2013, https://youtu.be/Ctqa7kAdAvI?si=pZeV_qjEuPl8Kru0. Danley, Michael Sky. “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - First Mirror Scene, February 14, 1935.” Sky Danley Productions, 15 Apr. 2020, https://www.skydanley.com/snow-whit ..read more

Happy Halloween, daaaarlings! To celebrate this annual tradition, Wyatt and Raeley turn the clock back to 1929. We witness the birth of the Silly Symphony cartoon, the shady business practices of a Mr. Pat Powers, and share our thoughts on the best country music stars of 2023. Truly a celebration of all things Disney. References: Johnson, Mindy. “Mary Tebb & Disney’s Groundbreaking The Skeleton Dance.” Mindy Johnson Creative, mindyjohnsoncreative, 11 June 2018, https://www.mindyjohnsoncreative.com/single-post/2018/06/11/mary-tebb-disneys-groundbreaking-the-skeleton-dance.     ..read more

We (and by "we," I mean me, Wyatt) at Disney Reel to Reel love a good guilty pleasure movie. High School Musical: The Concert: All Access Pass is more than that. It's a time capsule, in all its uncomfortable, sparkly glory. Frankie Sparks of @shoottheflick joins me on this trip through 2006-2007 pop culture. You can find the show @disreeltoreelpodcast and host Wyatt @goldenafternoon51 on Instagram! Feel free to write in at disneyreeltoreel@gmail.com ..read more