Pop Goes The Classics - 101 Dalmatians (1961)

On the thirteenth installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Andy Atherton, Steve Riddle & Mirandia Berthold look at 1961’s 101 Dalmatians. They discuss the many aspects of the film including: the different feel and look of the movie from the previous ones; the parallel love stories of Roger and Anita & Pongo and Perdita; the sadisticness and insanity of Cruella de Vil; “The Twilight Bark”; the vast array of personalities of the puppies and the legacy of the movie with the spinoff and live action versions.

Pop Goes The Classics - Sleeping Beauty

On the twelfth installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Mirandia Berthold, Andy Atherton & Steve Riddle look at 1959’s Sleeping Beauty. They discuss the many aspects of the films including: the return to the princess-led fairy tale; the unique animation style; the dynamic between Flora, Fauna & Meriweather; Prince Phillip being the most fleshed out prince to date & where Maleficent falls in the Disney villain rankings.

Pop Goes The Classics - Lady And The Tramp

On the eleventh installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Mirandia Berthold, Andy Atherton & Steve Riddle look at 1955’s Lady And The Tramp. They discuss the many aspects of the films including: the telling the story through the eyes of the dogs and their world; the beautiful romance between the title characters; the fun group of dogs with various personalities we meet throughout the neighborhood; the trouble Si & Am cause & the doggie date at Tony’s with Bella Notte.  

Pop Goes The Classics - Peter Pan (1953)

On the tenth installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Steve Riddle, Mirandia Berthold & Andy Atherton look at 1953’s Peter Pan. They discuss the many aspects of the films including: the theme of not wanting to grow up; Tinkerbell’s place amongst the iconic Disney characters; the (somewhat underrated) soundtrack of the film; the complexities of Captain Hook; the somewhat controversial portrayal and animation of the Indians and mermaids; and the persistence of the crocodile.  

Pop Goes The Classics - Alice In Wonderland (1951)

On the ninth installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Mirandia Berthold, Steve Riddle & Andy Atherton look at 1951’s Alice In Wonderland. They discuss the many aspects of the films including: the film’s psychedelic feel; the zany cast of characters that inhabit Wonderland; Alice’s many changes in height; what they think was really in the tea at the Mad Tea Party; the craziness of the Queen of Hearts & the ridiculous trial at the end.
 

Pop Goes The Classics - Cinderella (1950)

On the eighth installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Mirandia Berthold, Steve Riddle & Andy Atherton look at 1950’s Cinderella. They discuss the many aspects of the films including: Disney’s triumphant return to full-length features; Cinderella’s unbreakable spirit; the horrible quartet of Lady Tremaine, Drusilla, Anastaisa & Lucifer; the fun supporting characters, especially Gus; love at first sight & the many questions about the spell the Fairy Godmother casts.

Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

On the last part of our 10 part series, Scott & Tek wrap up the original Star Trek Movie Universe with Nemesis! A Picard Clone? Really? And why dress up like waiters at a wedding? Sit back and listen as the guys break the movie down, and give their final rankings on which Star Trek film...is the best. So enjoy the last leg of the journey on Pop Goes the Classics!

Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

In their continuing journey of the Star Trek Motion Picture franchise, Scott & Tek go back to 1998 to dip into the Fountain of Youth. They talk about Frakes as director, the music, F. Murray Abraham, stretchy faces and more! They also grade their categories. Is it a movie, or an extended Next Gen episode! Sit back and enjoy this episode of Pop Goes the Classics!

Pop Goes The Classics - Make Mine Music, Fun And Fancy Free, Melody Time & The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

On the seventh installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Andy Atherton, Mirandia Berthold & Steve Riddle look at 1946’s Make Mine Music, 1947’s Fun And Fancy Free, 1948’s Melody Time & 1949’s The Adventures Of Ichabod And Mr. Toad. They discuss the many aspects of the films including: the shorts that comprise each of them; the fun characters we meet in each; the music pieces used; the snapshots of life in the late 1940’s provided by them; and the legacies of the shorts as not only standalone but as part of these anthology films.

Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

THE BORG RETURNS! On the newest chapter of Pop Goes the Classics' Star Trek series, the Borg assimilate Earth. How does Captain Picard reverse that? TIME TRAVEL! Join Scott Criscuolo & Tek as they go through Picard's seminal movie. They grade their categories and decide whether this is the greatest Trek movie of all time. Is it? Listen and find out!

Star Trek: Generations (1994)

Kirk AND Picard in the same movie??? On the newest Pop Goes the Classics, Scott & Tek talk about the transfer of the Captain's chair, and the Next Gen's graduation from little screen to big screen. They grade their categories and talk about the legacy of Captain Kirk on the big screen, and yet another great movie villain by a great movie actor. So sit back and watch the energy ribbon fly with this newest episode of Pop Goes the Classics!

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

The curtain call for the most beloved crew in outer space. On this episode of Pop Goes the Classics, Scott & Tek discuss the final movie with the entire original Trek cast, and the ending of space's longest Cold War. Did it make sense? Did art imitate life? The guys give their grades and discuss the farewell for everyone BUT the Captain (he'll have one more big screen mission). So sit back with the popcorn and enjoy this edition of Pop Goes the Classics!

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

So...is this as bad as we remember? On this episode of Pop Goes the Classics, Scott & Tek decide...did William Shatner have any business directing? What was the next step for the original crew after the 3-movie trilogy completed? The guys makes their...underwhelming grades and discuss whatever redeeming qualities it may have. So sit back, meet weird Vulcans, fly to the center of the galaxy and enjoy this episode of Pop Goes the Classics!

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

On the newest episode of Pop Goes the Classics: Scott & Tek go back to save the whales! On Leonard Nimoy's second outing as director, he finishes off the three movie arc that started with Spock's death and continued with his resurrection! The guys grade their categories and decide...did Captain Kirk need to fall in love? Sit back and enjoy the newest episode of Pop Goes the Classics!

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

So did he die, or didn't he? That and many other questions will be answered by Scott & Tek on the newest chapter in the Star Trek movie franchise series here on PGTC! The boys grade their categories and talk Leonard Nimoy as director, the music, and...is Doc Brown a Klingon? Sit back and have these and more questions answered on the newest episode of Pop Goes the Classics!