Saturday Morning Cinema

By Matt S.

For nearly as long as there have been television cartoons, there have theatrical films based on those cartoons. This show dares to ask the ultimate question- what if a couple of grown adults actually sat down to watch all of these things? From the cheapo '60s Hanna-Barbera productions, to the even cheaper feature-length toy commercials of the '80s, to the "generic male lead on a road trip with a CGI woodchuck" movies of the modern age, we're watching every single American film based on TV cartoons, discussing them, and hopefully keeping a grip on our sanity.

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The End of Evangelion (1997)

Saturday Morning CinemaNov 07, 2020

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The End of Evangelion (1997)

We finally get to discuss not only a good one, but a great one, with 1997's End of Evangelion. Hear us discuss whether the show's religious subtext actually means anything. Hear us talk about the new Netflix release, and the absurd world of anime licensing. Hear us talk about Hideaki Anno's various neuroses that he spilled all over this movie. Come, join us, it's better here. Become one with the podcast. Embrace instrumentality.

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Closing music- Komm Susser Tod, End of Evangelion soundtrack

Nov 07, 202001:27:04

Space Jam (1996)

In this episode, the podbois tackle the first of three classic(?) live action/animation hybrids, Space Jam. Hear Matt complain about how badly this movie disrespects cartoons that were made 50 years before he was born! Hear Jolson talk sports! Hear both of them cringe at the animators' weird fetishes! Hoo boy I tell ya, this is grade A podcasting right here!

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outro music: Super Slam Bros. Melee - Menu Theme by BotanicSage

Sep 17, 202002:18:30

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)

In this extra long episode, the podbois discuss the best Batman movie, 1993's Mask of the Phantasm. We talk about its themes of loss, trauma and emotional stagnation while also going on several long tangents about unrelated nonsense. Seriously, I say this a lot, but we got straight up goofy on this one. There was like a 10 minute bit about Trump and Hillary playing Mario Party that we had to cut to get this thing under two hours. This is the content, folks!

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Aug 10, 202001:59:44

Scoob (2020)

We're back from our long hiatus, and this time we're covering a new release! Hear the podbois discuss Scoob, a mess of a modern adaptation of Scooby Doo that definitely seemed like the worst thing going on in the world back when we recorded this. Weird times!

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Jun 04, 202001:44:52

The Smurfs and the Magic Flute (1983)

In this week's episode, the podbois are jokerfied by the worst movie they've covered so far. Listen as we do everything we possibly can to avoid talking about Smurfs and the Magic Flute! Enjoy some wild tangents about Quibi and Harrison Ford's hatred of acting! This is a real weird one, folks!

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Apr 27, 202001:03:28

Popeye (1980)

In this episode, we discuss Robert Altman's flawed but fascinating cult classic Popeye. Does the Fleischer brand of cartoon comedy work in live action? Should Robin Williams and Shelley Duvall have been nominated for Oscars for this? What is the deal with Popeye's arms? hear the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode of Saturday Morning Cinema!
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And if you have thoughts on any of the movies we cover that you'd like us to respond to on the show, you can send an email to saturdaymorningcinemapod@gmail.com.

Apr 19, 202001:05:06

The Man Called Flintstone (1966)

This week, the podbois struggle to wring 45 minutes of content out of The Man Called Flintstone, a 90-minute collection of rock puns. Thrill as this blandly competent spy caper slowly sucks the souls out of our bodies!

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Closing song: Stone Halation by SiivaGunner

Apr 12, 202044:26

Hey There, It's Yogi Bear (1964)

In this inaugural episode of Saturday Morning Cinema, we discuss the first ever cinematic adaptation of an American TV cartoon- the 1964 classic(?), Hey There, It's Yogi Bear. We get into the death of theatrical short-form animation, the straightwashing of Yogi and Boo-Boo for the mainstream, and the horrific authoritarian police state that is Jellystone Park. So grab your pic-a-nic basket and settle in for Saturday Morning Cinema!

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Closing Song: Live at Jellystone by High School Jim

Apr 04, 202001:01:58

Saturday Morning Cinema Preview

This is just a brief preview of our first episode, covering the 1964 film Hey There, It's Yogi Bear. In this clip, we discuss the nightmarish police state that is Jellystone Park.

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Apr 03, 202001:51