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To end Animated August 2025, we take one last look at Studio Ghibli. The company is synonymous with Hayao Miyazaki for good reasons but today, we will look at one of Studio Ghibli's biggest driving forces; Isao Takahata (1935-2018). A mentor to Miyazaki, Takahata's movies were more experimental and slow-paced, and among his most notable works was the 1994 environmental fantasy movie Pom Poko.

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If it looks like a duck and it quacks like a duck... it's NOT studio Ghibli! Mary and the Witch's Flower is the debut movie from Studio Ponoc, founded by former Studio Ghibli animator and director Hirosama Yonebayashi. Is this movie a copycat of the Studio Ghibli formula, or is it its own thing? Is the English dub better than the Japanese dub? Tune in to find out...

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On the third week of Animated August, we will be looking at Suzume, the third entry of the Disaster trilogy that shares no continuity with the other movies so it's safe to watch it on its own. Directed by Makoto Shinkai, the movie is radically different from the more fantastical and timeless entries by Studio Ghibli but it's still just as good. Join Tony as he dives deep into the reality behind the disaster movie Suzume.

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It was only a matter of time before we talk about Studio Ghibli! Join Tony as he recounts his first impressions of Miyazaki's dream-like masterpiece The Boy and the Heron.

No spoilers this time!

Animation is a highly flexible medium of filmmaking that allows for anything at all to exist in a movie. It also reveals a lot about the people who work on it through their brushstrokes, styles, techniques, and so on. Animation truly has...

Animation is a highly flexible medium of filmmaking that allows for anything at all to exist in a movie. It also reveals a lot about the people who work on it through their brushstrokes, styles, techniques, and so on. Animation truly has limitless potential. In this series, Tony will explore some of the great animated classics that  defined animation for generations, as well as those that may not have received the cultural praise t...

Johnathan Taylor Thomas was one of the biggest child actors in 1990s Hollywood. Since then, he largely stepped away from acting but he still enjoys a noticeable fanbase among those who grew up at the height of his stardom. Join Tony as he looks at one of JTT's earliest movie roles in Disney's Man of the House.

No spoilers this time!

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Dunkirk is not only one of Christopher Nolan's most acclaimed movies, but it's also one of the most celebrated war movies ever made. Join Tony and Jordan as they discuss their thoughts and observations of the 2010s epic; Dunkirk.

This episode contains spoilers throughout

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Cutter said every great magic trick consists of three parts or acts; The Pledge, The Turn, and The Prestige. Based on the novel by Christopher Priest, today's movie explores one of Christopher Nolan's most baffling (and amazing) movies in his filmography. Join Tony and Jordan as they dissect this incredible piece of cinematic magic!

This episode contains spoilers from 11:00!

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Sequels have a terrible reputation, and none are more reviled than the ones Disney produced over the years. Nevertheless, Tony has always believed in giving these under appreciated gems a fair shot, especially when there are movies like Terminator 2 or Toy Story 2. Of course, is Moana 2 one of the rare diamonds in the rough muck of failed sequels or is it part of the muck itself? Tune in to find out...

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On this day, us Australians and New Zealanders remember our fallen heroes in times of war and distress, which is why Tony is marking this occasion by reviewing one of the quintessential war movies and Australian movies generally. This movie tells the story of two small men with big ambitions as they face the harsh reality of fighting in the Gallipoli Campaign, a disastrous campaign that has a lasting impact on Australian and New Ze...

A Blessed Good Friday and a Happy Easter to all!

This movie is not for everyone but it touches on the essence of what Jesus's death on the cross is all about, and how it is the ultimate act that leads into his resurrection. Join Tony as he marvels at Mel Gibson's Christian masterpiece, The Passion of the Christ.

No spoilers this time!

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This Disney Renaissance movie is known for having one of the greatest villains, musical score, animation, and cast of any Disney movie. However, it also attracts criticism for its tone and the subject matter, yet that didn't stop Tony and Jordan from reviewing it. Fresh back from the hiatus, today, we will look at one of the most iconic yet polarising Disney movies of all time; The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

This episode contains...

Film Noir is one of the most iconic genres in cinema, defined by its unique visual style, mystery, moral ambiguity, and topes like the cynical detective and the femme fatale. The genre was most popular in the 1940s and 1950s, and this month, we will be remembering some of the most iconic films noir ever made.

Today's movie was among the first films noir, and it catapulted actor Humphrey Bogart to stardom. Join Tony and Jordan a...

Happy Australia Day to our Aussie listeners! To celebrate this beautiful nation, Jordan and Tony will review one of the best horror movies (and movies generally) to have come out of Australia; The Babadook.

No spoilers this time!

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All aboard, everybody! This is the Polar Express!

Join Tony and Jordan as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of this Christmas classic.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025!

Spoilers from 31:25 for The Polar Express and Nutcracker in 3D (listen to the previous episode for a spoiler-free review of the latter)

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It was only a matter of time before we covered this travesty. Join Tony and Jordan as they try to make sense of a movie that left them both with stunned faces… and laughing their hearts out!

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Animation is a highly flexible medium of filmmaking that allows for anything at all to exist in a movie. It also reveals a lot about the people who work on it through their brushstrokes, styles, techniques, and so on. Animation truly has limitless potential. In this series, Tony will explore some of the great animated classics that  defined animation for generations, as well as those that may not have received the cultural praise t...

Animation is a highly flexible medium of filmmaking that allows for anything at all to exist in a movie. It also reveals a lot about the people who work on it through their brushstrokes, styles, techniques, and so on. Animation truly has limitless potential. In this series, Tony will explore some of the great animated classics that  defined animation for generations, as well as those that may not have received the cultural praise t...