Pop Goes The Classics - Fantasia 2000

On the 34th edition of Pop Goes the Classics, we kick off a new decade as Steve Riddle, Andy Atherton, and Mirandia Berthold discuss the 38th film in the Disney Film canon, Fantasia 2000. Join the trio as they discuss Walt's initial plans for Fantasia, the celebrities brought in for the film, the selection of musical pieces, the prospect of humpback whales flying in the air, the intertwining of the four main characters in "Rhapsody in Blue", the tenacity of the Steadfast Tin Solider, a flamingo having fun with a yo-yo, having "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" being in both the original and this film, the return of Donald Duck to the big screen, the complex relationship between Donald and Daisy, the thrilling conclusion of the film, and whether the concept of Fantasia could work today. So grab your popcorn and drinks, take your seat, and as always silence your cell phones, and join Steve, Andy, and Mirandia as they continue their trek through the Disney Animated films.