The Incomparable Mothership #49 August 1, 2011
The films of Pixar

It’s Like “Working Girl” With Monsters

Old men with balloons! Wisecracking monsters! Superheroes with mid-life crises! The films of Pixar are in our sights this week. Join us as we pick our favorite films and explore why Pixar’s movies are better than those from other animation studios. Plus, we discuss what Pixar should do next to challenge itself, try to understand why “Cars 2” was made, and pick out our least favorite thing Pixar has ever done. Hint: Jason has a problem with rats.

[This episode was originally two episodes, 49 and 50. It’s been rejoined into a single, double-length episode.]

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