Pixar Universe

In this episode, contributor Jonah Desnaux (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) discuss the films from Pixar, the Pixar Theory, and the recent controversy about contextualizing Animation at the 94th Academy Awards. Then, Edward reviews Balloonfest, Rachel Gregg's Recommendation. Finally in today's concluding thought, Edward talks about being at the right place at the right time. Time Codes: 1:00 - Introducing the History of Pixar 5:35 - Recognizing the Darker/Mature Tones in later Pixar films 8:32 - Critquing Sequels and the Double-Edge Sword of Business in Pixars  11:37 - The Pixar Theory 17:20 - Edward's Thoughts on Balloonfest 20:35 - Discussing the Critiques of How Hollywood and America Perceives Animation and New Deal 4 Animation 25:55 - Favorite Pixar Moments 29:56 - Concluding Thought: Being at the Right Place at the Right Time Show notes: Pixar The Pixar Theory Hollywood Should Elevate, Not Diminish Animation by Phil Lord and Chris Miller Contract Talks Coming Down To The Wire For SAG-AFTRA & The Animation Guild by David Robb New Deal for Animation Contract Talks by Jeremy Fuster