Listen "108 – Wish"
Episode Synopsis
What better way to celebrate 100 years of existence as an entertainment corporate entity than by making a film so crammed full of back-patting references to your own history that you forget to actually make a compelling movie? According to The Walt Disney Company, there is apparently no better way. Join Leigh, Brendan, and Chris as they watch the 2023 animated movie Wish, a wild misfire of a feature that doesn't include logic, memorable characters, or good music, but hey, at least there's seven characters who remind us of the dwarfs, right? We try to break down exactly went awry here, covering topics such as "What the hell is the logic behind wishes in this world?" and "Really, what is anyone's actual personality?" and "Why did the animated aesthetic break so many brains?" And we actually come up with some (truly, only some) answers here! Also we drink a cool fruity cocktail that's a perfect drink for the prelude to summer, so hey, it wasn't all a loss! Continue reading →
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