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We’re tackling a controversial topic within the Disney fandom: live-action remakes! Join us as we take a walk through Disney's history of this phenomenon and decide which of these films do and do not pass the vibe check. Regular listeners be warned - this episode throws the rubric out! We are strictly grading these films on a pass/fail basis. Don’t miss: Our confusion and anger at Disney's refusal to learn from their own successes How some films eke out a pass thanks to the advancements they made in the art form of film A discussion of all the remakes Disney has in the works and our various levels of concern over them Our assessment of the overarching problem with this phenomenon - why we hate this trend, why it's earned Disney so much vitriol from fans and detractors alike, but also why it's successful   Links for you: Our website has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Become a Ko-fi member for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Join our ‘Ohana to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter @definingdisney When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon!

Woo-hoo! We're off on an adventure with Scrooge and the boys in DuckTales: Treasure of the Lost Lamp, DisneyToon Studios's first foray into feature film that unfortunately can't hold a candle to the show it's based on. Don’t miss: The way this film had a bevy of interesting, well-developed villains to pick from in the source material and completely disregarded them How the film relies more on tropes so much, we compare it to at least three non-Disney franchises A discussion of the few theming successes it does have, and why it maybe should have a sensitivity warning beforehand Our final score, which physically hurt us to give - a franchise this good should not have to stomach a middle installment this low   Links for you: Our website has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Become a Ko-fi member for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Join our ‘Ohana to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter @definingdisney When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon!

Venture deep into the Hundred Acre Wood with us as we break down The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Disney’s first feature-length take on this beloved children’s character. Don’t miss: The surprisingly strong story structure for what is essentially a package film How this film kicks off the beginning of an enormously successful franchise for Disney A discussion of the layers of theming within the Pooh universe Our final score for the film, which makes it the best of the Dark Age PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including those who joined us on our biweekly #ddpwatchnight on Twitter!   Links for you: Our website has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Become a Ko-fi member for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Join our ‘Ohana to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter @definingdisney and let us know your thoughts on Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Check out our guest Carlo on his show, The Movie Loot, wherever you get your podcasts When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon!

The Internet awaits! Join us for this adventure into the worldwide web as we look at Ralph Breaks the Internet, a sequel that expands the world of Wreck-It Ralph and his friends from their little hometown arcade to the entire online world.  Don’t miss: The conflict in the film that led to strong character development for our leads but a less-than-quantifiable villain How this film used visual elements of theming to handwave away some of the social and scientific questions it leaves unanswered A discussion of the movie’s music, which sadly doesn’t distinguish itself from the original film Our final score for the film, which is the lowest of the Revival era thus far PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including some friends from our community on Twitter!   Links for you: Our website has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Become a Ko-fi member for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Join our ‘Ohana to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter @definingdisney and let us know your thoughts on Ralph Breaks the Internet Check out our guest Chris on his show, Let’s Chat with Chris Revill When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon!

Strut down Fifth Avenue with us and earn some street cred as we tackle Oliver and Company, Disney’s take on the classic Oliver Twist featuring some adorable animals and memorable songs.  Don’t miss: The forgettable, generic villain that is Sykes - he might as well be Loan Shark #1 How this film laid the groundwork for many of the strategies that made the Renaissance work A discussion of the movie’s music, which was unique in several ways Our final score for the film, which is the highest of the Dark Age films we’ve scored thus far PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including those who joined us on our biweekly #ddpwatchnight on Twitter!   Links for you: Our website has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Become a Ko-fi member for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Join our ‘Ohana to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter @definingdisney and let us know your thoughts on Oliver and Company Check out our guest Robin on her show, Black Case Diaries When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon!

Swing on in and pull up a vine as we break down Tarzan, the final film of Disney’s Renaissance era that goes hard on both the feels factor and the music, courtesy of Phil Collins. Don’t miss: The heaping helping of gut punches this film delivers in its two opening sequences How this soundtrack masterfully interweaves story and character throughout its lyrics and music A discussion of the film’s awards (and our back-and-forth about a particular Grammy category that seems a bit bogus) Our final score, which just barely squeaks into the top 10! PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including those who joined us on our biweekly #ddpwatchnight on Twitter!   Links for you: Our website has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Become a Ko-fi member for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Join our ‘Ohana to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter @definingdisney and let us know your thoughts on Tarzan When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon!

Go on the adventure of a lifetime with us as we visit Treasure Planet, one of Disney’s few true sci-fi genre films, and discuss why it’s a strong film despite its box office faceplant. Don’t miss: The complex approach this story takes to its villain and how that sets it apart within the canon How this film gives character death its due more than many Disney classics A discussion of the movie’s theming and its various strengths and terrifying weaknesses Our final score for the film, which is pretty high considering the death knell this movie was for 2-D animation for the studio PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including a friend from our email 'Ohana!   Links for you: Our website has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Become a Ko-fi member for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Join our ‘Ohana to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter @definingdisney and let us know your thoughts on Treasure Planet Check out our guest Robert on his show, Science Fiction Remnant When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon!

Laugh with us and cry with us as we take it back to the Golden Age with Dumbo, the flying elephant! Don’t miss: The highs and lows caused by this film’s outrageous dream sequence, Pink Elephants on Parade How living in Florida informed our opinions of the film’s opening with regard to theming A discussion of the complete lack of character development, even in comparison to even the simpler contemporaries of this film Our final score for the film, which signals the start of a downturn for the studio as the war began PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including those who joined us on our biweekly #ddpwatchnight on Twitter!   Links for you: Our website has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Become a Ko-fi member for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Join our ‘Ohana to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter @definingdisney and let us know your thoughts on Dumbo Check out our friends at That Song from that Movie, whose Dumbo episode we recorded a clip for last year! When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon!

Venture back to a dark age, indeed, as we take on The Sword in the Stone, Disney’s adaptation of the first part of T.H. White’s interpretation of Arthurian legend The Once and Future King.  Don’t miss: The banger of a standout on the soundtrack that is Higitus Figitus How production challenges caused the main character to be voiced by three different actors A discussion of the film’s quirky theming, which allows lots of room for meta humor Our final score for the film, which, when put in context, starts to signal the turn of the age for the Disney animation studio PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including several who joined us on our biweekly #ddpwatchnight on Twitter! Links for you: Our website has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Become a Ko-fi member for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Join our ‘Ohana to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter @definingdisney and let us know your thoughts on The Sword in the Stone When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon!

Come down to New Orleans with us as we discuss The Princess and the Frog, a new spin on a classic tale that signified a major shift in Disney’s trajectory that would set the stage for a new era of prosperity that continues to this day. Don’t miss: The absolute triumph that is Randy Newman’s score How Dr. Facilier is, from almost every angle, the best (worst?) villain since Claude Frollo A discussion of the strength of the theming in the film, particularly in regards to the setting Our final score for the film, which puts it just outside the top ten! PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including some of our fellow podcasters from our fantasy football league put together by our friends at Best Film Ever!   Links for you: Our website has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Become a Ko-fi member for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Join our ‘Ohana to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter @definingdisney and let us know your thoughts on The Princess and the Frog When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon!  

Santa Claus? Or Scott Calvin? Come along with us as we find out if there really is a difference as we take on The Santa Clause, an irreverent Disney Christmas classic starring Tim Allen as the unwitting jolly old man himself.  Don’t miss: The way this film capitalized on its strengths, which aren’t what you might expect of a typical holiday film How the few scenes in the North Pole really add to the theming and give shades of the magic surrounding Santa A discussion of the reasons why only Scott and Charlie make it into the well-developed category in terms of character development, despite a significant amount of screen time dedicated to Laura and Neil Our final score, which is on the lower end for our bonus films, despite our personal enjoyment of the film Links for you: Our website has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Become a Ko-fi member for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Join our ‘Ohana to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter @definingdisney When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon!

Fly with us to Neverland as we tackle Peter Pan, a film in the canon that has left its fingerprints all over Disney history. We’ll discuss its ups and downs, and why some of it is a product of its time, and perhaps why it didn’t have to be.  Don’t miss: The way this movie brings a magical fantasy world to life (and still somehow manages to bring some of the worst parts of reality into it) How the soundtrack evokes old Hollywood, from its composer to its talent A discussion of the unusual character development this film brings to the table, from a sympathetic villain sidekick to some sudden growth for minor characters Our final score for the film, which is somehow the highest for the Silver Age so far PLUS, we talk through all the thoughts our audience had when they watched the movie, including some of our friends from #ddpwatchnight on Twitter!   Links for you: Our website has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Become a Ko-fi member for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Join our ‘Ohana to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter @definingdisney and let us know your thoughts on Peter Pan When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon!