The Latecomers

Up (2009)

SHOW NOTES It’s time to cry - we watched Up this week and we cried. Then we talked about Up, and we cried. So if you need a catharsis, join us to watch this absolute masterpiece and then listen to us break down during the breakdown. This movie has so much heart that it could carry you all the way to Paradise Falls. And bonus - there is a realistic and non-stereotypical Asian character, finally! Recommendations: Sneakers (Amazon); Punisher: One Last Kill (Disney+) Next up: The Princess and the Frog (2009) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/]**

WALL-E (2008)

SHOW NOTES We’re headed to the final frontier with the embodiment of a PC in search of his Mac lady love in WALL-E. Turns out you can make a largely silent film about a non-organic character and kids will love it! Let’s talk about loneliness, the need, or lack thereof, of robot romance, and what makes a being sentient. Recommendations: Monarch (Apple+); Agent Carter (Disney+) Next up: Up (2009) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/]

Bolt (2008)

SHOW NOTES The Truman Show meets Homeward Bound this week with Bolt from 2008. Back to Disney Animation this week with an adventure about a couple of tortured animals trying to get to people who will hopefully not torture them anymore. We discuss why Hollywood would allow such a crazy expensive show to exist and how bad ass a fat hamster can really be. Also why people do terrible things to animals. It’s definitely and upbeat episode though. Recommendations: Last Samurai Standing (Netflix), Project Hail Mary Next up: WALL-E (2008) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/]

Ratatouille (2007)

SHOW NOTES If you can’t get into The French Laundry, we have a close runner up this week with Ratatouille. Pixar is trying to get all of us to be cool with rodents in the kitchen and darned if they don’t get us on their side. If you find yourself named after food, be careful that you don’t also find out that you are part marionette. Remy takes his place in rat history next to the legend - Templeton - and now cartoon rats are nothing if not foodies.  Next up: Bolt (2008) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/] **

Meet the Robinsons (2007)

SHOW NOTES This week we gain a family with Meet the Robinsons from 2007. Science and jokes make up this bright boisterous offering - the second fully CGI Disney animation, but it looks significantly better than the last - it also makes more sense, is funnier, and has compelling characters and real motivations. So all in all is better in every way - but it’s not just a Chicken Little hate fest that made us really like this - it’s also the trifecta that makes a perfect movie - Kung Fu, dinosaurs and dancing girls - so when you watch this movie you are in for a treat. Recommendations: Undertone; Trust Me: The False Prophet (Netflix) Next up: Ratatouille (2007) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/]**