In this episode, with Pixar's critical reception in constant flux, Bryce and Dylan investigate the upcoming lineup of Pixar films and share their thoughts on where the company is headed. Along the way, they'll discuss the importance of producing original features, why the sequels sell, and a few things they hope the film industry takes on.
This is the pilot episode of the What's On My Mind Podcast. Your regular ADHD-fueled romp for all things in books, film, and media.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:35 What's Going on with Pixar's Lineup?
3:43 Clayface and the Direction of DC's Films
8:43 The Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
17:47 Where Does Pixar Go with Monsters Inc. 3?
20:18 Pixar Doesn't Need This Many Sequels
27:28 How Toy Story 5 Fits the Series' Overarching Theme
40:00 We Need a Whole Episode for The Incredibles
41:17 How Bright is Pixar's Future?
45:16 This Week's Recommended Books and Media
47:32 Outro
Resources:
“List of Pixar Films”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pixar_films
“‘Monsters, Inc. 3’ in the Works at Pixar; ‘Incredibles 3’ Set for 2028 Release” by Lexi Carson: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/monsters-inc-3-pixar-incredibles-3-coco-2-release-dates-1236524393/
Recommended Media:
"The Anxious Generation" by Johnathan Haidt: https://geni.us/TAGHaidt4
Coco (2017)
"Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone" by Benjamin Stevenson: https://geni.us/EiMFHKSStevenson4
“Invincible Compendium Vol. 1”: https://geni.us/InvincibleComOne4
Invincible Seasons 1-4 (2021-2026)
"Watchmen" by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons: https://geni.us/Watchmen4
Watchmen (2016 - The Ultimate Cut): https://geni.us/WatchmenUltimateCut4
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