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Way Too Seriously

Way Too Seriously is a weekly podcast in which Jan and Paul Moffett talk about the implicit biases, the assumptions, and the thematic implications of kids" movies with exactly the appropriate level of seriousness.

tv & film

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Wreck-It Ralph: The Medal Was Not A Metaphor

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2018/10/19

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Wreck-It Ralph. We talk about the importance of representation in both movies and video games, about accepting the role society assigns for you, and about whether girls should reject being princesses.

Annie: Who's Your Daddy Warbucks?

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2018/10/12

On this episode of Way Too Seriously we are talking about 1982’s Annie. We talk about undifferentiated otherness, the calcification of gender roles and whether capitalism can be redeemed.

Yellow Submarine: All Together Now

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2018/10/05

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” We talk about art education for children, drugs and rock and roll, and whether it’s actually true that all you need is love. We also stray from our central premise a little to just talk about The Beatles.

The Breadwinner: Beauty and Suffering

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2018/09/28

In this episode we talk about war, socially constructed gender roles, and whether animated kids’ movies are less valuable as serious art than grown-up movies.

Early Man: Wait. Is This a Secret Sports Movie?

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2018/09/21

In this episode of WTS we’re talking about Early Man. We talk about all-male sports teams, compulsory heterosexuality, whether England is a caveman country compared to the advanced bronze age of Europe, and whether a solid pun justifies gendered language.

Holes: No Good Dirty Rotten Podcast Stealing Great...

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2018/09/14

In this episode of WTS we talk about gypsies, chain gangs, and boy stories.

Muppets Most Wanted: Hey, a Sequel!

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2018/09/07

In this episode of WTS we talk about flattening difference, myopic worldviews, and why all the female characters are in love with a frog.

Teen Titans Go: Everybody Gets a Movie!

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2018/08/31

In this episode of WTS we talk about representations of femininity, representations of masculinity, and men in disguise dressed as women. We also gush about the pre-movie short that featured Batgirl!

The Greatest Showman: There’s a Podcaster Born Every...

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2018/08/24

In this episode we talk about The Greatest Showman, flattering biopics, women scorned, and women as instruments of class conflict.

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe: Care for Some...

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2018/08/17

On this episode of WTS we talk about allegory, casual sexism in both the book and the movie, and who exactly the main character of this story is.

Everything That I Need: Muppets 2011.

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2018/08/10

In this episode, we talk about 2011’s Muppets. Not to be confused with the Muppet Movie. We talk about whether the Smurfette Principle should actually be called the Miss Piggy Principle, racialized muppets and women who are relentlessly positive.

Babies: Wah.

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2018/07/20

This week we’re talking about a documentary: 2010’s “Babies.” We talk about truth in documentary film, misery tourism, and body positivity. We hope you enjoy!

The Incredibles 2: This Time it's Personal

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2018/07/13

In this episode of WTS, we talk about Incredibles 2. We break down the world of parenting, villiony and stretchiness.

Ferdinand: A Bunch of Bull

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2018/07/06

In this episode of WTS, we discuss Ferdinand, we talk about toxic masculinity, animal rights and lots of other bull.

Coco: The Cactus is also Me

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2018/06/29

In this episode of WTS we’re covering Coco. We talk about bilingualism, appropriation, erasure of disability, and the inevitability of both death and of being forgotten.

Kiki’s Delivery Service: Childhood is Magical

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2018/06/22

In this episode of WTS we’re talking about Kiki’s Delivery Service. We touch on coming of age, why it’s easy to do a queer reading of Kiki’s Delivery Service, and whether kids these days are spoiled and ungrateful.

Wonder: Punch your Problems Away!

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2018/06/15

In this episode of WTS we talk about emotionally present fathers, disability inspiration porn, and solving problems with violence.

Toy Story 3: A Potato’s Soul

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2018/06/08

On this episode of WTS we’re talking about Toy Story 3. We discuss Barbie’s political philosophy, Ken’s girly handwriting, and the metaphysics of identity as it applies to Mr. Potato Head.

Toy Story: The Toys Are Alive!

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2018/06/01

On this episode of WTS we talk about male whiteness as the standard, whether it was a different time, and the semiotic meaning of pop tarts.

WALL-E: Bleep Bloop

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2018/05/25

In this episode of WTS we talk about romance between robots, messages of individuality from soulless multinational corporations, and whether environmental movies need to stop pulling their punches.

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