The Dopey Take

Step inside the Walt Disney Studios of 1941 as The Dopey Take revisits The Reluctant Dragon, one of the most unusual - and most delightful - films in the Disney catalog. Part backstage tour, part animated showcase, this hybrid feature blends live-action whimsy with a final short that introduces one of Disney’s most lovable misfits: a dragon who prefers tea and poetry over fire and fights.We explore the film’s breezy charm, its early-Disney optimism, the delightful studio-tour segments, and the offbeat magic of the title cartoon. Plus, we dig into fun trivia about Technicolor experiments, animatics, and the ironic timing of the animators’ strike. It’s a cozy, colorful time capsule that still sparkles.

Disney’s Return to Oz (1985) isn’t the whimsical sequel audiences expected—it’s darker, stranger, and unforgettable. Glenn revisits the childhood frights and cult-classic charm of this gothic fantasy, exploring its unsettling tone, imaginative visuals, and behind-the-scenes trivia that cemented its place as one of Disney’s boldest misfits.The Mischievous Wizard - Music by ⁠Luis_Humanoide from Pixabay

In this episode of The Dopey Take, we dig up Disney’s 1993 Halloween misfire Hocus Pocus, a box office flop turned cult classic. From Bette Midler’s scene-stealing spells to vacuum cleaner gags and talking cats named Thackery, we break down the chaotic charm that made this witchy romp a seasonal staple. Expect a bubbling cauldron of trivia, including Leo DiCaprio’s near-miss and Salem’s cinematic glow-up. It’s spooky, silly, and just a bunch of hocus pocus.

Glenn takes the wheel—and then loses his head—in this double-feature review of Disney’s The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. From Toad’s motorcar mania to Ichabod’s ghostly gallop through Sleepy Hollow, this episode dives into the film’s split storytelling, behind-the-scenes history, and spooky trivia. Expect slapstick, suspense, and a flaming pumpkin or two.

Carnival of Shadows: Disney’s Forgotten Horror Gem Step right up for a nostalgic deep dive into one of Disney’s eeriest experiments: the 1983 adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s Something Wicked This Way Comes. Glenn unpacks the film’s poetic dread, behind-the-scenes chaos, and timeless themes of temptation, regret, and redemption. From lightning rods to tattooed souls, this episode celebrates a horror classic that dared to be quiet, lyrical, and deeply human.🎠 The carnival’s always waiting. Beware the carousel.Music by Oleksii Holubiev & Megalix from Pixabay

In this episode of The Dopey Take, we explore Disney’s groundbreaking sci-fi film Tron. From its visionary visuals and digital world-building to Jeff Bridges’ charismatic performance and Wendy Carlos’s haunting score, Tron redefined what a computer-age adventure could look like. We break down its strengths, acknowledge its quirks, and share trivia that reveals just how ahead of its time this neon-lit cult classic truly was.

Hop aboard the flying bed and join Glenn for a magical deep-dive into Disney’s delightfully oddball classic Bedknobs and Broomsticks. From Angela Lansbury’s spellbinding performance to animated soccer matches and enchanted armor fighting Nazis (yes, really), this episode celebrates the film’s whimsical heart and wartime grit.

In this delightfully daft deep-dive, Glenn unearths Disney’s 1975 spy-comedy oddity One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing. From foggy London streets to runaway Diplodocus skeletons, it’s a romp full of nannies, microfilm, and questionable casting choices. Expect nostalgic charm, trivia tidbits, and a few fossilized flaws as The Dopey Take celebrates one of Disney’s strangest heists.

Disney dared to remake Lilo & Stitch—and somehow didn’t mess it up. In this episode of The Dopey Take, we dive into the chaotic charm and emotional gut-punches of the 2025 reboot. From Maia Kealoha’s pitch-perfect Lilo to Stitch’s gremlin glory, it’s a surprisingly heartfelt homage to grief, found family, and peanut butter sandwiches.We unpack the good (authentic Hawaiian vibes, Nani’s expanded arc, Chris Sanders back as Stitch), the not-so-good (Elvis has left the soundtrack), and the trivia that’ll make you say “Ohana” with your whole chest. It’s weird. It’s warm. It’s wonderfully stitched together.If you didn’t cry during the ‘ohana’ scene… you might be the actual alien.

In this episode, we dive into the chaotic charm of Disney’s Freaky Friday remake, where a fortune cookie swaps a punk-rock teen and her uptight mom—leading to therapy sessions in homeroom and garage band gigs in business suits. Glenn breaks down the film’s standout performances, early-2000s vibes, and why Jamie Lee Curtis deserves a teen icon crown. Plus, trivia, nostalgia, and a few dopey takes on magical mishaps.

Get ready to bark up the right tree as Glenn unpacks the fur-filled frenzy of Disney’s first live-action comedy: The Shaggy Dog (1959). From Cold War espionage to cursed jewelry and a teen who morphs into a sheepdog, this episode sniffs out the bizarre brilliance behind one of Disney’s most unexpected hits.

In this episode, Glenn ventures inside the mind of a young girl to explore Pixar’s deeply inventive Inside Out. From the charm of Joy to the wisdom of Sadness, we unpack how core memories, imaginary friends, and emotional crises come together in a candy-colored celebration of growth. Therapy in cartoon form? Basically. With trivia, tears, and Train of Thought detours, this take is anything but dopey.

In this roaring installment of The Dopey Take, host Glenn trades the Disney vault for the African savannah to dissect the mythic, musical legacy of The Lion King. With a majestic score and Shakespearean shadows, the episode explores how this animated juggernaut pounced into pop culture history. #Disney #LionKing #Hamlet #animation #Classicfilm #film #movies

Dive in with Glenn on The Dopey Take as he swims through the seafoam and sparkles of The Little Mermaid (1989)—the film that launched the Disney Renaissance! 🧜‍♀️✨ This episode explores the underwater magic that changed Disney animation forever.Send feedback to [email protected]

In this inaugural episode, we take a look back at the very first Disney full-length, animated film, ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’.