Theatre Rats REDUX

In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, host Kristopher Caalim invites Delaney Joyce, Chris D. Johnson and Jeremy Brown to discuss the 2008 anime film, “Ponyo.”The four revisit the film to determine what about this Studio Ghibli film stands out from its other animated peers, and why such a simple story is still important to tell.

In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, host Kristopher Caalim invites AJ Tinkess and Nykeriyah Brown to discuss the 2009 science fiction movie, “Avatar.”They revisit the film to determine what about its epic scale made it such a groundbreaking blockbuster and how it stands in James Cameron’s filmography.

In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, Kristopher Caalim invites Amaya Baker, Katy Day and Shawn Chand to discuss the 2008 musical film “Mamma Mia!” in celebration of Women’s History Month.The four revisit the film to determine what about its charming nature makes it a classic, heartwarming story about motherhood, girlhood and so much more.

In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, Kristopher Caalim invites Nykeriyah Brown, Clifton Bullock III, and Maya Danae Taylor to talk about the 2012 Disney Channel original movie, “Let It Shine,” for Black History Month.The four revisit the film to determine what about its charming but corny nature makes it a such a classic film for Black representation  

In this festive episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, Kristopher Caalim invites Delaney Lopes, Analah Wallace and Esmeralda Garcia to talk about the 2011 Disney Channel original movie, “Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas!”Based on the Disney Channel sitcom of the same name, the four revisit this film to find out what about its quirky nature makes it a beloved holiday movie for each guest.

Kristopher Caalim, alongside Jada Portillo, Daisy Martinez and Delaney Lopes hold space as they re-experience the musical phenomenon “Wicked” in preparation for the sequel coming out this month! Join them as they discuss the 2024 movie's music, themes and legacy as a musical.

In the return and redux of Theatre Rats, Kristopher Caalim invites Myranda Martinez, Esmeralda Garcia, and Julian Panela to talk about the 2021 film “In The Heights.”Caalim and his three guests explore parts of the film’s themes of community and heritage, while also giving insight into whether Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical lives up to his current work, and if his idea of Latino culture is a good representation in film.