Bonus Episode 16 - Live-Action Remakes

We’re tackling a controversial topic within the Disney fandom: live-action remakes! Join us as we take a walk through Disney's history of this phenomenon and decide which of these films do and do not pass the vibe check. Regular listeners be warned - this episode throws the rubric out! We are strictly grading these films on a pass/fail basis. Don’t miss: Our confusion and anger at Disney's refusal to learn from their own successes How some films eke out a pass thanks to the advancements they made in the art form of film A discussion of all the remakes Disney has in the works and our various levels of concern over them Our assessment of the overarching problem with this phenomenon - why we hate this trend, why it's earned Disney so much vitriol from fans and detractors alike, but also why it's successful   Links for you: Our website has our ranking spreadsheet for all the movies we’ve rated so far Become a Ko-fi member for exclusive content and access to your hosts and our team Join our ‘Ohana to be among the first to know about new content we’re developing Follow us on Twitter @definingdisney When our transcription is available, we’ll link it here Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode, and if you enjoyed this one, please leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening and we’ll see ya real soon!