Disney – Storytelling Saga

Animation, Movies, Television, Voice Acting

Character Study: Iago

April 26, 2022April 24, 2022 alithewriter

Ali discusses Iago in memory of Gilbert Gottfried. “WHY AM I NOT SURPRISED?”

Turning Red

March 28, 2022March 19, 2022 alithewriter

Ali discusses the coming-of-age Pixar film that creatively captures the turbulent time of puberty, Turning Red, directed by Domee Shi.

Animation, Movie

Encanto

February 22, 2022February 21, 2022 alithewriter

Ali discusses the magical Disney movie, Encanto.

Animation, Movie

The Aristocats

February 7, 2022February 6, 2022 alithewriter

Ali discusses the adorable Disney movie, The Aristocats.

Animation, Movie

Beauty and the Beast

November 22, 2021February 6, 2022 alithewriter

Ali discusses the beloved Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast (1991).

Animation, Movie

Mulan

October 4, 2021February 6, 2022 alithewriter

Ali discusses one of her favorite Disney movies, Mulan (1998).

Animation, Movie

Cinderella

May 10, 2021February 6, 2022 alithewriter

Ali discusses the classic Disney movie, Cinderella (1950), based on the folk tale of the same name.

Animation, Movie

Hercules

July 6, 2020February 8, 2022 alithewriter

Ali discusses the Disney movie, Hercules, praising the stellar soundtrack and strong character arcs, all the while reminiscing about seeing the film in theaters and watching it repeatedly with her siblings on VHS.

Animation, List

Favorite Animated Protagonists with Patricia

February 3, 2020February 8, 2022 alithewriter

Ali and returning guest, Patricia, each share their top 5 favorite animated protagonists.

Be sure to also check out Favorite Animated Antagonists with Patricia.

Animation, Movie

The Little Mermaid

November 18, 2019February 8, 2022 alithewriter

Ali discusses the movie that kicked off the Disney Renaissance era, The Little Mermaid. She talks about why “Part of Your World” is her all-time favorite Disney song and recaps her favorite moments from this beloved film.