Podcast Episode: The Little Mermaid (1989) / Tarzan (1999) – Bangers for years

Dan and Brian wrap Musical Decades Month with a look at a movie from the ’80s and the ’90s — the start and the end of the Disney Renaissance. Join as they discuss the history and significance of Disney’s rebound in the late ’80s, the surprising role of Steven Spielberg, CAPS, the tight script of The Little Mermaid, the different coming-of-age readings of the 1989 film, the different approach to music in Tarzan, Deep Canvas, the adult themes of the 1999 film, and what comes next for the podcast.

Link to Podbean episode

Episode Number

245

Films Reviewed

• The Little Mermaid (1989)
• Tarzan (1999)

Is It Good?

Supplemental Media

• Hunter Allen of Kinemalogue‘s 10/10 review of Tarzan making fun of Phil Collins’ lyrics: (link)

• “In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn” we called a chiasmus, but is probably better described as antimetabole

• “They love it when you shuffle the words around”

• Pat Carroll in a very different voice role

 

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Brian Terrill is a filmmaker and horror host.

Dan Stalcup writes reviews for The Goods and is a member of OFCS. Follow Dan on Letterboxd.