Lilo & Stitch (2025) Discussion with Jack Martin

Is the new Lilo & Stitch remake a worthy successor to the 2002 classic? This week, I'm joined by Jack Martin of Film Feeder to break down Disney's latest live-action adaptation. We discuss everything from the film's "soulless" feeling to its questionable pacing and whether any of it works.A huge thank you to Jack for the fantastic conversation! You can find all of his work at filmfeeder.co.uk.Enjoyed the episode? Support the show on Patreon to get episodes 48 hours early, plus access to uncut recordings, our monthly film club, and more! What's The Movie About?Disney’s Lilo & Stitch (2025) is the live-action reimagining of the 2002 animated classic. The story follows the bond between a lonely Hawaiian girl named Lilo, who adopts a chaotic alien, Experiment 626, from a shelter, believing he's a dog. Through her love, faith, and unwavering belief in ‘ohana, Lilo helps unlock Stitch's heart, all while they try to evade intergalactic capture.Chapters​00:08 – Introduction​00:34 – Guest Introduction: Jack Martin​04:13 – The 10-Year History of Film Feeder​06:45 – Movie Recommendations: The Ballad of Wallis Island & Opus​21:37 – First Impressions & Lack of Heart​26:27 – Critique of the Film's Pacing and Editing​33:51 – Standout Performances​43:03 – The Underwhelming Alien Designs​47:03 – The Portrayal of Hawaii & The Lack of Elvis​54:02 – Was This Meant for Theaters or Streaming?​59:18 – The State of Disney's Remake Strategy​01:14:21 – Spoiler Warning​01:14:48 – Stitch's Character Arc​01:19:30 – Jumba as the Villain & Franchise Implications​01:25:30 – The Human Story: Lilo, Nani, and 'Ohana​01:28:02 – The Controversial Ending​01:35:05 – David and Cobra Bubbles' Roles​01:42:25 – Final Thoughts & The Future of Disney​01:52:50 – Outro​Where to Find Our RecommendationsJack's recommendation - The Ballad of Wallis Island is available to stream on Peacock in the US.My recommendation - Opus is available to rent and will likely stream on Max in the future.Where to Follow Austin B Media​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠Letterboxd⁠​TikTok​Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​YouTubeWhere to Follow Jack & Film Feeder​Facebook​Instagram​Ko-fi​Patreon​The Film Feeder Podcast​Twitter​TikTok​Threads​Website​YouTubeUntil next time!