I can show you a world that’s shining, shimmering and splendid. A world where Disney already made a pretty good movie about Aladdin back in the early 1990s. Robin Williams voiced the Genie in an iconic role, and Disney Animation was showing (a few) signs of cultural and gender diversity.
Okay, so it was still 1992, and “Aladdin” has some problematic messaging, but come on! It’s a movie with 4 (FOUR) animal sidekicks… assuming you count the magic carpet. Forget the Genie for a second, Aladdin would be dead 10 times over if not for that flying rug.
Tyler and Angela discuss all things Aladdin, including Jasmine’s refreshing attitude about so-called Prince Charmings. And we even have (one or two) positive things to say about that upcoming live-action version. Maybe just one.
Jump to Aladdin at around the 10:00 mark.
Also discussed in this episode:
- Unicorn Store (2019)
- Guava Island (2019)
- The Highwaymen (2019)
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