“Avatar the Last Airbender” from Nickelodeon (2005-2008) has been hailed as the “greatest shows of all time,” Avatar Aang and friends have a lot to offer modern audiences. What makes these characters so dynamic? What has made this series so end

Reviewing the Romanticized Resolutions of “Frozen II”

Mar 25th, 2020 2h 27m

Episode 11: “Frozen II” Disney Animation Studios (2019) Part 2 of our Double Feature 9beginning with an analysis of “Frozen” in episode 10. When Elsa starts hearing mysterious, haunting voices, she has no choice but to unlock an Enchanted Fores

The Incredible and Incredibly Frustrating “Frozen” (DOUBLE FEATURE)

Mar 24th, 2020 2h 26m

Episode 10: “Frozen” by Walt Disney Animation (2013) Part 1 of a Double Feature (continued with “Frozen II” in episode 11)—Frozen has made a big impact on our current culture. If you have been caught up in Frozen fever or if you have just been

Explore the World-changing High-fantasy: “The Fellowship of the Ring”

Dec 19th, 2019 2h 41m

Episode 09: “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” by P. Jackson and J.R.R. Tolkien (2001) How do you approach breaking down a story as long and layered as the one created by Tolkien (and then visualized and retold by Peter Jackson)? T

Meet Miles in his Epic Origin Story “Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse”

Nov 6th, 2019 1h 25m

Episode 08: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse” by Columbia, Sony, and Marvel (2018) Winner of the “Best Animated Feature” Academy Award in 2019, this gem was largely overlooked in theaters. But, with excellent writing, beautiful visuals, and c

The Confusing Emotional Stew of “Toy Story 4”

Aug 20th, 2019 58m 19s

Episode 07: “ Toy Story 4” by Pixar Animation Studios (2019) Does Toy Story 4 measure up to its rich prequel trilogy? In artistry and micro-writing, almost definitely. But, this installment is towing some big macro-writing problems. Identify th

Listen to your Heart (and that great beat) with “The LEGO Movie 2”

May 29th, 2019 49m 44s

Episode 06: “The LEGO Movie 2: the Second Part” by Warner Brothers Pictures (2019) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-talk/support

Stunning Movie, Stagnant Script—Blitztalk on “Mary Poppins Returns”

Mar 30th, 2019 46m 19s

BLITZ TALK: Disney Studios’ latest remake, “Mary Poppins Returns,” is a well-crafted movie, but does it measure up to its classic predecessor of 1964? Join Laura in analyzing this stunning movie with a rather stagnant script. --- Support th

The Anatomy of Romance in “Pride and Prejudice”

Jun 28th, 2018 1h 57m

Episode 04: “Pride and Prejudice” by the BBC (1995)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-talk/support

How to Win at Life with Lightning McQueen in “Cars”

Mar 21st, 2018 1h 51m

Episode 03: “Cars” (and the sequels) by Pixar Animation Studios (2006, 2011, 2017)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-talk/support

Layering Romance and Symbolism in the Modernized Classic “Cinderella”

Feb 17th, 2018 1h 26m

Like a golden butterfly from a chrysalis of interwoven symbols, Ella emerges as Queen from this fresh, yet classic, rendition of the tale. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/story-talk/support