Othersode #30: Simba Did It Fully Nude / The Lion King 2019

In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the #BookSquad meets todaaaaay! Get your singing voices ready for our discussion of the new "Lion King" remake. Special guest Said joins us to talk about the visual effects, standout (and not-so-standout) performances, our favorite songs, and storytelling in the Pridelands. Plus we get into some listener feedback on our "Black Mirror" #othersode and talk about what's on the #BookSquadBlog! Read along with us for the next #bookpisode on Madeline Miller's "Circe" (August 12). You've still got three days for your contribution to the Adam Cramond Martin Travel Award to be matched in honor of his birthday this month. Head to the link in our notes!1:30 - Fav "Lion King" song? Welcome our guest Said!9:23 - In case you are an alien, here’s what "The Lion King" is about11:13 - This is a money grab. Do we care?17:38 - The visuals22:40 - Shout out to John Favreau 24:08 - Standout Performances 28:13 - Do you wanna complain about Beyonce? https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/lol-beyonc-fully-photoshopped-lion-143300353.html33:11 - What did they do to “Be Prepared”?https://www.vox.com/2019/7/17/20694836/lion-king-2019-versus-1994-original-review-comparison37:33 - If you’re wondering when Kelli and Emily mention that they met Keegan Michael Key, it’s right here.40:49 - How do we feel about the story?45:50 - Hamlet tho49:20 - Closing thoughts1:00:00 - Over to you, Mary1:09:05 - The Adam Cramond Martin Travel Granthttps://gail.uga.edu/giving/as/fy19-adam-cramond-martin-giving-page?fbclid=IwAR30i-36Yc1z2Va8fqPKO8IjsZ_Tz16KZnPiuHXpnKHzHimN1EnjW2UrOqI1:14:40 - "Black Mirror" feedback1:19:00 - What’s on the blog?1:24:25 - Next time on the pod: "Circe" by Madeline Miller! And then "Where’d You Go Bernadette"Where to find Said: https://www.facebook.com/saidmedinaphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/said_in_yellowstone/