Cinema On The Spectrum

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss John Lasseter's Cars 2, the follow-up to the 2006 Pixar film.
Synopsis:
Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss John Lasseter's wildly successful animated feature film, "Cars".
Synopsis:
On the way to the biggest race of his life, a hotshot rookie race car gets stranded in a rundown town and learns that winning isn't everything in life.

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss John Lasseter's 1999 sequel "Toy Story 2".
 
Synopsis:
When Woody is stolen by a toy collector, Buzz and his friends set out on a rescue mission to save Woody before he becomes a museum toy property with his roundup gang Jessie, Prospector, and Bullseye.

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss the 1981 classic animated film "The Fox and the Hound". The hosts discuss its historical context, character dynamics, and the role of John Lasseter in its creation. 
Synopsis:
A fox named Tod and a hound named Copper vow to be best friends forever. But as Copper grows into a hunting dog, their unlikely friendship faces the ultimate test.

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss Pete Docter's 2020 animated feature film, Soul.
Synopsis:
Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Pete Docter's emotional masterpiece "Inside Out".
Synopsis:
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.

In this conversation, Reed and Michael delve into the Pixar film 'Up', exploring its themes, character dynamics, and emotional depth. They discuss the significance of Carl and Ellie's relationship, the role of Russell, and the impact of voice acting on the film's narrative. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of the film's themes in relation to childhood, loss, and rediscovery, while comparing it to other Pixar films.
Synopsis:
78-year-old Carl Fredricksen travels to South America in his house equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway.

In this episode, Reed and Michael delve into the beloved Pixar film Monsters Inc., exploring its themes of fear, energy, and emotional connections. They discuss the voice performances, particularly by Billy Crystal and John Goodman, and how the film's world-building creates a unique monster civilization.
Synopsis:
In order to power the city, monsters have to scare children so that they scream. However, the children are toxic to the monsters, and after a child gets through, two monsters realize things may not be what they think.

In this episode Reed and Michael delve into the world of Pixar, focusing on the iconic film Toy Story and the contributions of Pete Docter.
Synopsis:
A cowboy doll is profoundly jealous when a new spaceman action figure supplants him as the top toy in a boy's bedroom. When circumstances separate them from their owner, the duo have to put aside their differences to return to him.
 
 

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss the Andrew Stanton directed episode of the Netflix series Stranger Things, titled "Dig Dug".
Synopsis:
Nancy and Jonathan swap conspiracy theories with a new ally as Eleven searches for someone from her past. "Bob the Brain" tackles a difficult problem.