Once Upon A Disney

Episodes

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  Tangled (2010) 20.10.2026 1h 6m

  This might be the duo's favorite Disney movie full stop! Topics include the masterful use of dramatic irony and how this movie is an adaptation of an adaptation of an adaptation of an original story!
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  Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) 20.10.2026 1h 4m

  Aye matey! Larry and Andie discuss this blockbuster sequel. Topics include multiple protagonists and how this sequel seems modeled after The Empire Strikes Back.
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  The Incredibles (2004) 20.10.2026 1h 2m

  Listen to Larry and Andie unpack this Superhero movie with all the trimmings! Topics include multiple beginnings, dealing with exposition, and a bit of a worldbuilding problem.
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  Frozen (2013) 20.10.2026 1h 23m

  The much awaited Season 7 is here!! After taking a bit of a sabbatical to write their book, Andie and Larry come back to the studio to discuss this smash Disney Princess film. Topics include villainry and why Andie should like Olaf.
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  Finding Nemo (2003) 26.06.2024 54m

  Our final episode of Season 6 is a practically perfect in every way screenplay! Topics include: protagonists and deuteragonists, why this Mahnishtahnah is necessary, and a pitch from Larry that makes Andie cry!
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  The Rocketeer (1991) 19.06.2024 56m

  Larry and Andie are mixed on this comic book adaptation. Topics include a tonally different mahnishtahnah, what we need from a superhero movie, and Larry's comparison of this movie to Aladdin.
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  DuckTales The Movie (1990) 12.06.2024 54m

  Andie and Larry offer a lot of fixes to this TV-spinoff film. Topics include protagonist and inciting incident troubles, the need to re-introduce audiences to characters, and parallels to Aladdin.
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  Haunted Mansion (2003) 29.05.2024 50m

  Of course...you can always choose...OUR WAY! Larry and Andie unravel this spooky sleeper. Topics include a functional Mahnishtahnah, MORE CONFLICT, and Andie's billion dollar idea.
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  Brother Bear (2003) 22.05.2024 54m

  Andie and Larry manage their emotions to handle this spiritual Disney experience. Topics include a hard to find inciting incident, a discussion about different protagonists, and general cosmological questions.
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  10 Things I Hate About You (1999) 01.05.2024 1h

  Andie and Larry are pretty whelmed by this 1999 teen rom com by Touchstone. Topics include: the dual plot, some cringey moments by modern sensibilities, and a scene that makes Larry cry!
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  The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004) 25.04.2024 53m

  Hakuna Matata! Larry and Andie take on this surreal "behind the scenequel" to The Lion King. Highlights include parallels to A Bug's Life, Timon as a father, and the inspiration for this piece.
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  The Happiest Millionaire (1968) 17.04.2024 1h 2m

  What's wrong with that? Andie and Larry do their best with this musical followup to Mary Poppins. Topics include John and Bert, television structure, and how these Sherman Brothers songs mirror Walt Disney's personal philosophy.
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  James and the Giant Peach (1996) 10.04.2024 55m

  Larry and Andie take on this Roald Dahl adaptation. Topics include the classic Disney storybook opening, the dangers of too many characters, and why this movie gets unnecessarily boring.
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  Adventures In Babysitting (1987) with Elana Gartner 03.04.2024 1h 10m

  Playwright Elana Gartner joins Andie and Larry to analyze this Gen X teen comedy. Topics include an interesting mahnishtahnah, how Chris should save the day in the climax, and the best game time with Larry ever!
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  The Country Bears (2002) with Richard Propes 27.03.2024 1h 11m

  The Independent Critic Richard Propes joins the Once Upon A Disney tour to talk strengths and weaknesses of this film. Highlights include tone, protagonist problems, and answering the question 'Is This A Musical?'
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  Cool Runnings (1993) 13.03.2024 51m

  Andie and Larry hit the run with this early 90s surprise hit. Topics include protagonist problems in the sports genre, a misleading Mahnishtahnah, and an unexpected ending.
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  Recess: School's Out (2001) with Bryn Tanner 06.03.2024 1h 9m

  Playwright and artist Bryn Tanner joins Andie and Larry for this underrated Disney capstone series film. Topics include structure, an engaging soundtrack, and what an antagonist needs to do.
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  Labyrinth (1986) with Brett Niethamer 28.02.2024 1h 28m

  The Holy Goof's Brett Niethamer joins the duo to navigate this Labyrinth - and Larry is squarely in his Henson element. Topics in this special extended episode include surrealism, dream logic, and nonsense realms.
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  National Treasure (2004) 21.02.2024 58m

  Join Andie and Larry as they find the gems in this high stakes family friendly caper. Topics include what makes for a good heist movie and the case for Dr. Chase as a protagonist.
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  Phantom of the Megaplex (2000) with John Maclay 14.02.2024 1h 4m

  Goosebumps: The Musical's John Maclay joins Larry and Andie to talk about this made for TV phantom movie. Topics include: plot twists, introducing characters too late, and the need for story logic.