The Incredibles

Episode SummaryFamily superhero saga, The Incredibles (2004), was another smash hit for Pixar. Although fun to watch, the focus on a middle aged male protagonist leads Erin and Rachel to ask once again, who is this movie really for?Episode BibliographyAl-Jbouri, E., & Pomerantz, S. (2020). A new kind of monster, cowboy, and crusader? Gender hegemony and flows of masculinities in Pixar animated films. Boyhood Studies, 13(1), 43-63. doi: 10.3167/bhs.2020.130104Barrier, M. (2005, February 27). Brad Bird. Michael Barrier. http://www.michaelbarrier.com/Interviews/Bird/Bird_Interview.htmBird, B. (Director). (2004). The Incredibles [Film]. Pixar Animation Studios. D, S. (2004, November 4). Michael Giacchino Interview. IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/11/04/michael-giacchino-interviewDesowitz, B. (2004, November 5). Brad Bird & Pixar Tackle CG Humans Like True Superheroes. Animation World Network. https://www.awn.com/animationworld/brad-bird-pixar-tackle-cg-humans-true-superheroesDVDXtras. (2024, February 7). The Incredibles (2004) | Behind the Scenes + Deleted Scenes. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iimbuPBVrvYEbert, R. (2004, November 4). The Incredibles movie review & film summary (2004). Roger Ebert. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-incredibles-2004Edelstein, D. (2004, November 4). Reality Bytes. The Incredible Incredibles. https://slate.com/culture/2004/11/the-incredible-incredibles.htmlGillam, K., & Wooden, S. R. (2008). Post-princess models of gender: The new man in Disney/Pixar. Journal of Popular Film and Television, 36(1), 2-8. doi:  10.3200/JPFT.36.1.2-8Hill, J. (2023, June 28). That Little Old Lady Bears an "Incredibles" Resemblance to ... Jim Hill Media. https://jimhillmedia.com/that-little-old-lady-bears-an-incredibles-resemblance-to/The Incredibles. (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 12, 2024, from https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0317705/The Incredibles. (2005). Entertainment Magazine. https://web.archive.org/web/20170617231818/http://www.emol.org/film/archives/incredibles/index.htmlLee, M. J. (2004, October 17). Brad Bird, The Incredibles. RadioFree. https://movies.radiofree.com/interviews/theincre_brad_bird.shtmlMacaluso, M. (2018). Postfeminist masculinity: The new Disney norm?. Social Sciences, 7, 221-231. doi: 10.3390/socsci7110221McCarthy, T. (2004, October 31). The Incredibles. Variety. https://variety.com/2004/film/awards/the-incredibles-3-1200529884/Michael Giacchino. (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved July 12, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_GiacchinoMiller, G. E. (2018, June 14). 'Incredibles' Edna Mode is based on these fashion mavens. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2018/06/14/incredibles-edna-mode-is-based-on-these-fashion-mavens/Moriarity. (2004, November 5). AICN Animation Double-Header! Moriarty Interviews Brad Bird!! Ain't It Cool News. https://web.archive.org/web/20140415053240/http://www.aintitcool.com/node/18753Ocwieja, J. (2015, June 10). Exceptionalism and “The Incredibles” | by Jeff Ocwieja. Medium. https://medium.com/@jeffocwieja/exceptionalism-and-the-incredibles-3b0764f4de07Otto, J. (2004, November 4). Interview: Brad Bird. IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/11/05/interview-brad-birdPatrizio, A. (2005, March 9). An Interview with Brad Bird. IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/03/10/an-interview-with-brad-birdPrice, D. A. (2009). The Pixar Touch: The Making of a Company. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.Rao, H., Sutton, R., & Webb, A. P. (2008, April 1). Innovation lessons from Pixar: An interview with Oscar-winning director Brad Bird. McKinsey. https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/innovation-lessons-from-pixar-an-interview-with-oscar-winning-director-brad-birdRouner, J. (2014, June 23). 5 Ways The Incredibles Is Ayn Randian Propaganda. HoustonPress. https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/5-ways-the-incredibles-is-ayn-randian-propaganda-6364574Sonnack, M. (2021, December 19). The Incredibles' Rejected Villain Xerek, Explained. CBR. https://www.cbr.com/xerek-incredibles-rejected-villain-explained/Travers, P. (2004, November 3). The Incredibles. Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/the-incredibles-255640/Winter, J. (2004, October 26). Full Metal Racket. The Village Voice. https://web.archive.org/web/20110604015209/https://www.villagevoice.com/2004-10-26/film/full-metal-racket/Wooden, S.R., & Gillam, K. (2014). Pixar’s boy stories: Masculinity in a postmodern age. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.