Join hosts Deidra (she/her) and Sonya (she/her) at the place to take cartoons “too seriously”, where simplified mediums intersect with complex issues.
Cartoon Revolution
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Join hosts Deidra (she/her) and Sonya (she/her) at the place to take cartoons “too seriously”, where simplified mediums intersect with complex issues.
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11/2/2021
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October 6, 2023
Corpse Bride | Love, Death, and Vengeful Brides in a gothic Tim Burton-y World
<p>Welcome back to spooky season! 🍂👻 Our favorite season for cartoons. And we’re diving right into all things gothic and skeletal with stop-motion favorite, Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride! In this episode, Sonya and Deidra break down the gothic and tubercular aesthetic, the “wight in a wedding dress” trope, Russian Jewish fairy tales, the fraught nature of race & diversity in Tim Burton’s aesthetic and works, the intersection of love and tragedy, and the spice of love triangles. Grab your favorite cozy warm beverage and join us for the ride!</p> <p>And if you enjoy these spooky analyses, check out our episodes on Coraline and Over the Garden Wall! </p> <p><br></p>
September 4, 2023
Out of the Vault: An American Tail and The Treasure of Manhattan Island | Revisiting the Immigrant Story, Indigenous Representation, and the “American Dream”
<p>Even if you have watched An American Tail, you’ve probably never watch its straight-to-video sequel, “The Treasure of Manhattan Island”, and you know what? That’s okay! Think of this episode as our pitch to you, our listeners, as to why these films are worth taking “out of the vault” for another look. </p> <p>In this episode, Sonya and Deidra dive into "An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island" to discuss its narrative treasures, offering unique additions to the "American Dream" once again through its plucky and inspiring mousy characters making their way in a cat-riddled world of oppression and prejudice. Sound familiar? Probably. How has the "American Dream" aged today? How have narratives on immigrant struggle and Indigenous identity matured over the years? Why is telling these complicated stories through animated animals worthwhile? Let's discuss! </p> <p><br></p> <p>As always, give us a follow on IG and Threads @cartoonrevolution.pod, Twitter @cartoonrev_pod and TikTok @cartoonrevolution to share your thoughts <3</p> <p>Sources:</p> <p>Origin of the “model minority” term, NYT 1966: <a href="http://inside.sfuhs.org/dept/history/US_History_reader/Chapter14/modelminority.pdf">http://inside.sfuhs.org/dept/history/US_History_reader/Chapter14/modelminority.pdf</a></p> <p>Can Stereotypes Ever Be Good?: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFXmyNUaXFo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFXmyNUaXFo</a></p> <p>Rush Hour: An Unexpected Image of Black and Asian Solidarity: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT7yzz5DRG0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT7yzz5DRG0</a></p> <p><br></p>
August 7, 2023
Barbie | Defining Princesshood, Female Friendship, and Plastic Femininity
<p>Before Barbie (2023) dir. Greta Gerwig, there were over 40 animated movies produced for the Barbie franchise with beloved classics like Barbie as Swan Lake, Barbie as Princess and the Pauper, and more. Deidra and Sonya dive into the history of Barbie, the influence of the animated films and today’s Barbiemania as a result of the recently released movie! Is Barbie feminist? Sexist? What does it mean for a doll to represent women? Is Barbie killing our planet? And finally, are men kenough? </p> <p><br></p> <p>Some sources:</p> <p>The 2023 Hollywood Strike for Dummies (Jason P. Franke) - <a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/wga-strike-2023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.vulture.com/article/wga-strike-2023.html</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>WGA Bulletin - <a href="https://www.wgacontract2023.org/updates/bulletins/writers-are-not-keeping-up" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.wgacontract2023.org/updates/bulletins/writers-are-not-keeping-up</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Hollywood Has A Problem: AI, Strikes & Unfair Wages (@naomi.cannibal) - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VXvpjCDx0c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VXvpjCDx0c</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>SAG-AFTRA website - <a href="https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/</a></p>
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