Once Upon A Disney

Once Upon A Disney

by Andie Redwine and Larry Brenner
Season 6

Bonus Episode- Darkwing Duck: Darkly Dawns the Duck (1991)

In this bonus episode, Larry tackles the two-part launch of Darkwing Duck. Let's get analytical!
Season 5

Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (2004)

Our 100th episode! Larry and Andie unpack this direct to DVD Disney feature - and one of the few starring Mickey Mouse and friends. Topics include dramatic irony, foiling, and letters from our listeners - you're why we do what we do!

Mark Twain and Me (1991) with Gabriel Diani

Gabriel Diani (Mark Twain Today) joins Andie and Larry to unpack this Disney Channel original movie. Topics include the importance of conflict and knowing where to start and stop your movie.

Air Bud (1997)

WOOF! Andie and Larry engage this family favorite, noting a lot of great canine acting. Topics include nontraditional structure, the logic police, and why Andie never watches trailers.

Pocahontas II (1998)

Larry and Andie get a little silly discussing a rare direct-to-video Disney sequel they contend is better than the original. Topics include a better protagonist, a stronger antagonist, and a Pocahontas dating game.

The Sign Of Zorro (1958) with Mike Staub and Jordan Hue

The BatmanTASticast's Mike Staub and Jordan Hue join Larry and Andie to discuss this 1960 feature. Topics include a Batman-Zorro comparison and Larry's new game Best Villain.

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991)

Larry and Andie saddle up for this Disney girl and her horse feature. Topics include didactic opening scenes and the importance of conflict with your characters.

Honey, I Blew Up The Kid (1992) with Ashley Cook

Screenwriter Ashley Cook joins Larry and Andie to dig deep into the second installment of the Honey, I Shrunk franchise. Topics include escalating the inciting incident and how a child actor might limit storytelling possibilities.

Oliver & Company (1988) with Gabriel Jason Dean and Jessie Dean

Playwrights Gabriel Jason Dean and Jessie Dean join Larry and Andie to discuss Disney's adaptation of the Dickens classic. Topics include the need for a singular protagonist and reductionistic pitfalls in adaptation.

The Rookie (2002)

Batter up! Larry and Andie analyze this Texas baseball classic. Topics include a late inciting incident, too much dramatic irony, and a pitch certain to be a hit!
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