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The Latecomers

Amity Armstrong

Amity and Lemuel have seen a lot of things, but they have missed some major cultural plot points. The Latecomers is their recaps and reviews of the shows that have shaped entertainment and culture because when it comes to the good stuff - better late than never.

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00:47:00

Aladdin (1992)

The Latecomers ·

2025/11/13

Show NotesThe genuine power of Robin Williams ignites the joy in our trip to Agrabah this week as we watched Aladdin. The most fun we’ve had in a while, we talk magic powers, the utter lack of problem solving by male sovereigns and best animal friends. Recommendations: Great British Bake-Off (Netflix) Next up: The Lion King (1994) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/

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00:49:38

Beauty and the Beast (1991)

The Latecomers ·

2025/11/06

Show NotesThis week it’s a love story as old as time along with just a dash of Stockholm Syndrome as we watch Beauty and the Beast. Regarded by many (including one of us) as peak Disney, this film has it all - a girl who looks down on all her neighbors, a boy who looks down on all of his neighbors, and a beast who looks down on everyone - the perfect set-up for love. A lot of the discussion this week is on the time-vortex that is an enchanted castle, along with where are all the French people in

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00:48:16

The Rescuers Down Under (1990)

The Latecomers ·

2025/10/30

Show NotesWe’re heading south of the equator with Miss Bianca and the inimitable Bernard in the Rescuers Down Under. This movie deserves more than it got (thanks Katzenberg). The story of young Cody and his one child crusade against poachers needing the RAS to come help him is beautiful and well told. The big thing that could have made it better was an indigenous protagonist (again, thanks Katzenberg). But Miss Bianca, Bernard the hero, Jake the strapping but kind guide, Wilber, and McCleach are

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00:34:18

The Little Mermaid (1989)

The Latecomers ·

2025/10/23

Show NotesWe’re really cooking now - but not fricasse - with The Little Mermaid. Entering their renaissance, Disney brings us to the ocean and a sanitized version of Hans Christian Anderson, no walking on knives or turning into sea foam, but we do get a rocking soundtrack and a spectacular villain. And the another bland prince in true bland prince form. Recommendations: Greyhound (Apple+) Next up: The Rescuers Down Under (1990) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Our Facebook group is here for

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00:50:23

Oliver & Company (1988)

The Latecomers ·

2025/10/16

Show NotesWhat if Oliver Twist with dogs. And Billy Joel of course. This week, we’re talking about Olver and Company and spend most of our time discussing the art and reality of criticism, what makes a good movie and how you can hold subjective and objective views of something that are different and also both correct. Recommendations: Bring Her Back (HBOMax) Next up: The Little Mermaid (1989) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Our Facebook group is here for those who consent:

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00:49:54

The Great Mouse Detective (1986)

The Latecomers ·

2025/10/09

Show Notes****Disney brings us Sherlock Holmes - but mice this week in The Great Mouse Detective. Basil doesn’t like people but he is a fan of focussing on the wrong thing. We are treated to an adorable child, an adorable dog, clockwork monarchs, peg-leg bats and an absolutely fabulous villain. And it’s a blast! Recommendations: Devil All the Time (Netflix); Peacemaker (HBOMax) Next up: Oliver & Company (1988) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Our Facebook group is here for those who consent:

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00:53:13

The Black Cauldron (1985)

The Latecomers ·

2025/10/02

Show NotesThis week we liked the movie more than almost anyone else. Everything we wanted The Sword in the Stone to be, it’s The Black Cauldron. Yes, there are a lot of weird cuts and stuff that doesn’t make sense, but there’s also zombies and munchings and crunchings. The drama surrounding the making of this movie causes some head scratching moments, but the visuals and characters make up for it in spades. Recommendations: The Long Walk (In Theaters); Highest 2 Lowest (In Theaters, or Apple if

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00:50:06

The Fox and the Hound (1981)

The Latecomers ·

2025/09/25

Show NotesOnce upon a time, we thought we were going to watch a movie about the trials of friendship. Then we watched Disney’s The Fox and the Hound and found it was no such thing. In a film touted to be a paragon of empathy and friendship we find willful misunderstanding, profiling, hypocritical rage, violence, more parental loss, and so many characters who know this relationship is doomed against the wishes and best efforts of Tod, the fox and the only truly good character in the

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00:48:26

The Rescuers (1981)

The Latecomers ·

2025/09/18

Show NotesWe’re saving orphans from crazed thrift store owners this week along side the Rescue Aid Society’s very own Rescuers! As Miss Bianca seduces Bernard into heroism and Penny gets saved from Cruella 2.0, we have thoughts - on the Gabor sisters in all their marriage glory, how deeply messed up the adoption system used to be, and how brave one dragonfly can be. Recommendations: Tom Hanks - in all forms Next up: The Fox and the Hound (1979) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Our Facebook

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00:42:33

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)

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2025/09/11

Episode NotesWe’re discussing the possible genesis of Pixar films Toy Story and Inside Out, the genteel and lovely Winnie the Pooh. The tales of the stuffed friends belonging to Christopher Robin, each epitomizing a different aspect of both the human condition and the features of childhood is firmly set in the world of books - literally. There’s definitely someone here you are going to relate to - probably many someones and it’s like stepping into a warm hug that sings perfect songs. This is the

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00:41:25

Robin Hood (1973)

The Latecomers ·

2025/09/04

Show NotesJoin us for our second Robin Hood foray and an excellent film overall. Foxy Robin and big bear Little John do their best to stand up to the greed of small men. There are chickens who can play the guitar and perform a perfect Shiho Nage and they don’t even have fingers! Running and shooting and singing and dancing, there’s never a dull moment in Nottingham, the geographic embodiment of capitalism. Recommendations: 28 Years Later and Weapons (Theaters or for Rent) The Pitt (HBO Max) Next

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00:45:04

The Aristocats (1970)

The Latecomers ·

2025/08/28

Show NotesWhat if Lady and the Tramp had 101 Dalmatians -- but cats, in France? Then we have the Aristocats, a fine feline family lead by the possibly perfect Duchess - cool under pressure and kind to all. All who meet her are smitten, and not even kids can keep them away. We talk the folly of a butler, the problem with Siamese cats, the wisdom of allowing a kitten to oil paint and what exactly is an arpeggio? Listen to find out! Recommendations: The Last Castle (MGM+) Heat (Prime) Next up: Robin

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00:57:28

The Jungle Book (1967)

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2025/08/21

Show NotesThis week we’re traveling to the Indian subcontinent and spending time with a 10 year old who has no business being in the places we find him. As everyone tries to either eat or save our little friend Mowgli, we spend a lot of time wondering over the straightforward and crystal clear question of “is this a musical.” We clearly forgot both the song list and the definition of musical but we get there in the end. Let’s dance with bears and set fire to a big cat - but set it to

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00:33:36

The Sword in the Stone (1963)

The Latecomers ·

2025/08/14

Show NotesMerlin is an incomprehensible madman this week in The Sword in the Stone. Have you seen the Incredible Mr. Limpet? Do you like watching people turn into animals for no discernable reason? Do you have a vendetta against squirrels and want to see them heartbroken? Do you like irascible owls? If any of these apply to you, you should definitely check this out. Recommendations: The Incredible Mr. Limpet (rentable) Next up: The Jungle Book (1967) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Find Amity

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00:49:03

One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)

The Latecomers ·

2025/08/07

Episode Notes****It’s 101 Dalmatians and 6000 spots this week. 1961 brings us our first contemporary film, we’re in 50s London that is populated largely but dogs from Connecticut. But at least the cameos show that dogs live forever and none of the ones we loved from Lady and the Tramp were killed in a shelter. Some might very well be in danger from a fur-obsessed lunatic with an excellent theme song though. We love to see a mild mannered king through epic shade, it’s very satisfying. Join us to

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00:59:26

Sleeping Beauty (1959)

The Latecomers ·

2025/07/31

Show NotesA ballet becomes a legitimately beautiful and fun cartoon this week. Briar Rose née Aurora and her crazy "aunts" make it almost all the way to safety before jumping the proverbial gun and simple pettiness cause her temporary downfall in 1959’s Sleeping Beauty. Walt is passing on the reins and it’s apparent here that there are new voices and artists in the mix. Beautiful princesses, handsome princes, kooky old ladies and a horse with the spindliest legs of all time come together

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00:56:25

Lady and the Tramp (1955)

The Latecomers ·

2025/07/24

Show NotesThis week we’re watching the romantic classic Lady and the Tramp. Keep an eye out for a problematic ethnic portrayal - or seven. At least the ladies are represented - one as a whore and the other as a madonna. Whoo, it’s a melange of WTF this week on the show. Recommendations: Shrinking (Apple+) Next up: Sleeping Beauty (1959) Email us at latecomers@gmail.com Find Amity @ www.amityarmstrong.com Our Facebook group is here for those who consent:

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00:50:57

Peter Pan (1953)

The Latecomers ·

2025/07/17

Show Notes****This week we watch a film that lives deep in the cultural consciousness that we seem to have conveniently added a fun song and a heartwrenching screen near-death to while forgetting just how much blatant racism is actually in it. Peter Pan and his sidekick (girlfriend?) Tinkerbell kidnap a few kids and then get mad at Hook for kidnapping one kid. Discussions include malicious intent, gay-coded villains, when a girl wants to stop sharing a room, and relationships between immortal

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01:03:06

Alice in Wonderland (1951)

The Latecomers ·

2025/07/10

Show NotesWe’re back with Alice as she dreams up Wonderland - and then would very much like to get out of it. Up is down, red is white, and everywhere you look something is telling you to eat it. Characters that live large in culture everywhere you look, and holding it all together is an impetuous and nosy child. Hit the hookah, grab a little cake, and join us in Wonderland. Oh - and we have a new theme song. Again. Recommendations: First Snow (Peacock) and Silo (Apple+) Next up: Peter Pan

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00:53:02

Cinderella (1950)

The Latecomers ·

2025/06/26

Show NotesFirst - I am sorry about the short bursts of crackling, my editing skills were no match. They are few and brief. It’s the beginning of the 1950s and Disney enters strong with Cinderella. This is the first film of the series that legitimately feels like it was made for children. We’ve got animals with various levels of personality and anthropomorphism, helpfully delineated by the addition of tiny clothing. We’ve got an evil step-family with great character design. And most importantly we

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