Pixar on Trial + Hoppers

from The Culture Docket · host Michael Kern

There was a time when a new Pixar movie felt like a cultural event. Is that time over?On this episode of The Culture Docket, Michael is joined by Joey to put Pixar on trial. With the release of Hoppers, we revisit the legendary studio behind Toy Story and Ratatouille and debate whether Pixar is still the most essential name in animation.We talk early Pixar memories, rank our Top 5 Pixar movies of all time, name our three least favorite Pixar films, and ultimately deliver a verdict: when did Pixar stop feeling essential?

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