Join the Mitchel's as they solve man-kind's problems in their final demise from the one thing they rely on most! Phones! How will things pan out for this bizarre family? Find out with Sara and Garrison on this weeks episode! Love,  Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Reference https://www.slashfilm.com/luca-director-interview/ https://screenrant.com/luca-movie-enrico-casarosa-andrea-warren-interview/ https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/luca-pixar-interviews-favorite-italian-dishes https://thatshelf.com/pixars-luca-interview-story-supervisor-john-hoffman/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

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S7E2 - Movie - "The Mitchel's vs. The Machines"

"Wolfwalkers" is from the same creators as "Song of the Sea", "The Secret of Kells", and "The Breadwinner". This film has the same, or similar vibes of lore and mystique. The animation is stylized and interesting to watch. This animated movie does not disappoint!  Love,  Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources: Collins, Will, et al. “WolfWalkers.” IMDb, 13 Nov. 2020, www.imdb.com/title/tt5198068/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1. Accessed 28 June 2021. ‌“Wolfwalkers.” Apple TV, 11 Nov. 2020, tv.apple.com/movie/umc.cmc.amuoq00hqelfi98j0gvg641x?itscg=MC_20000&itsct=atvp_brand_omd&mttn3pid=Google%20AdWords&mttnagencyid=a5e&mttncc=US&mttnsiteid=143238&mttnsubad=OUS2019871_1-485710415723-c&mttnsubkw=110177379324__6FmHZIIC_&mttnsubplmnt=. Accessed 28 June 2021. ‌ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S7E1 - Movie - "Wolfwalkers"

This week we're covering one of the most popular and iconic animations of the 21st century, Love Death + Robots. This non-sequential series displays many artists, creators, and writers talents and imagination with captivating storytelling. We discuss each episode individually AND what we think might happen next. ;) Till next time. Love, Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S6E6 - Series - Love Death + Robots Vol. 2

Having a hard time in life? Need a little pick-me-up? We have just the right movie for you. The original Muppets movie is a classic from a series that's been around practically since the early stages of Television. Sesame Street, and the Muppets brings you back in time to a time when the world seemed much simpler. The creations that were invented by the genius that is Jim Henson allow you to enter into a moment of disable if for a couple of hours, where you almost -believe- puppets could be real.  Love, Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources: Wikipedia Contributors. “The Muppet Movie.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 May 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppet_Movie#Prop_vehicles. Accessed 16 May 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S6E5 - Movie - The Muppets (1979)

This new animated feature film by one of our favorite studios, studio Ghibli, has been widely criticized, and we're here to lay some of those critiques to rest with our podcast on Earwig and the Witch. This amazing film brings you all the traditional things we love about Ghibli with a new, 3D look. We greatly suggest you consider watching this film with your friends and family as its fun for all ages.  Love, Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources: Webster, Andrew. “Goro Miyazaki on What Makes a Studio Ghibli Film: ‘I Wish Somebody Could Give Me an Answer.’” The Verge, The Verge, 2 Feb. 2021, www.theverge.com/22229557/goro-miyazaki-interview-studio-ghibli-earwig-and-the-witch-hbo-max. ‌Hoai-Tran Bui. “Goro Miyazaki Was Encouraged by Hayao Miyazaki to Direct CG-Animated ‘Earwig and the Witch’ [Interview].” /Film, 3 Feb. 2021, www.slashfilm.com/goro-miyazaki-interview-earwig-and-the-witch/. ‌ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S6E4 - Movie - Earwig and the Witch

What on EARTH?  No really, what happened in Mutant Aliens? Created by Bill Plympton, this was an interesting film about an astronaut that gets stranded in space and has to form new relations in order to survive. Please watch this film so that you too know and understand our plight.  Love, Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources: Wikipedia Contributors. “Mutant Aliens.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 July 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutant_Aliens. Accessed 29 May 2021. ‌ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S6E3 - Movie - Mutant Aliens

What is your favorite thing about this series? For us, it was the immense reality that was building behind the theme in this animated series, or was it reality? This hypnotic series will bring you into a world built by someone else's nightmarish reality.  Are you living my life? Or am I living yours?  Which one is it??!?! Help us to understand ourselves :3 Love, Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S6E2 - Series - Paranoia Agent

David Firth is a Youtube creator from England who is famous for his animations such as Salad Fingers and other creepy, dream-like stories that make little to no sense. WE LOVE IT!  Who wouldn't like creepy weird animations?  SORRY WE KNOW THIS ISN'T SOUL! *We had an audio issue with Episode 1 of Season 6 where we meant to record "Soul" so that episode will have to be recorded on a later date, thank you for your patience!* Love, Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources: Wikipedia Contributors. “David Firth.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 May 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Firth. Accessed 29 May 2021. CelebsWiki. “David Firth.” Celebrity Age Wiki, Celebrity Wiki, 13 Aug. 2020, www.celebsagewiki.com/david-firth. Accessed 29 May 2021. ‌ ‌ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S6E1 - Creator - David Firth

VIEW THE VIDEO HERE!!! >>>>> telco Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnXS-AzGlqg  This year is ending strong for us here at SAGA! 2020 can't bring us down! This week on SAGA we've got some amazing guests for you. The creators of an amazing animated music video by telco. We've got the music artist, Michael Gilbride, and the animation artist and director, Sabrina Valdez, joining us for an in-depth interview on their process! For those animation lovers out there this is a great chance to learn a thing or two about the animation process. Music videos are one of the best forms of expression inviting two different art forms into one and man does it to make for an amazing world. Join us this week as we dive deep into these worlds. Michael Gilbride (Musician) - @telco_music  Sabrina Valdez (Animator/Director) - @nokibay2  Lacie Kraich (Animator) - @laciedraws Love,  Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :)  WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S5E8 - Interview with telco and 2020 Retrospective

This amazing and beautiful animation is one of the best we've seen this year! I feel like I keep saying that... well, the last couple have been major wins! The Illusionist is no exception. This movie is artistic, clever, and witty. It has a timeless feeling of an era where the world was shrinking and worlds were connecting. It tells a story of relationships and love. Please join us this week as we talk about The Illusionist.  Love, Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7pHZLfbIVg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S5E7 - Movie - The Illusionist

This week on SAGA Sara and Garrison talk about the astonishing and dreamy anime that is "Paprika". This is a Novice to Master episode so we discuss the creators and what their thoughts were when creating this movie. This anime is one of the best animations we've seen this year thus far!  Next week we'll be discussing: "The Illusionist" Is animation your thing? Do you love anime and youtube series? Do you love learning about new artists or artists who've you just never heard of? We're here for you. We laugh we cry and we learn a thing or two. Join us at SAGA this week as we discuss "Paprika" - Novice to Master. Love, Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources: http://www.cinemablography.org/paprika.html https://www.cbr.com/paprika-anime-little-known-trivia/ http://madeinatlantis.com/movies_central/2007/paprika.htm https://www.thatmomentin.com/paprika/amp/ http://www.midnighteye.com/interviews/satoshi-kon/ https://screenanarchy.com/2006/10/paprika-interview-with-satoshi-kon.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paprika_(2006_film) https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/102906/what-is-the-significance-of-the-dog-and-butterflies-in-paprika https://mythopedia.com/chinese-mythology/gods/sun-wukong/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S5E6 - Movie - Paprika

This week on SAGA Sara and Garrison discuss the Character Psychology of Ghost in the Shell. This film was released in 1995 and is about a futuristic world where man and robot are intertwined. Is reality just perception? What does it mean to be alive? We discuss AI and future dilemmas.  Is animation your thing? Do you love anime and youtube series? Do you love learning about new artists or artists who've you just never heard of? We're here for you. We laugh we cry and we learn a thing or two. Join us at SAGA this week as we discuss Ghost in the Shell - Character Psychology.  Love, Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_in_the_Shell_(1995_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transhumanism https://www.nickbostrom.com/existential/risks.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120512223654/http://ce399eugenics.wordpress.com/2010/06/19/immortality-2-0-a-silicon-valley-insider-looks-at-californias-transhumanist-movement https://jetpress.org/v20/sorgner.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20060615031852/http://transhumanist.com/volume1/moravec.htm https://web.media.mit.edu/~minsky/papers/steps.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cogito,_ergo_sum https://liveideasjournal.org/2019/03/11/an-argument-for-the-absurd/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absurdism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind–body_dualism#Substance_or_Cartesian_dualism https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1569494/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistemology --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S5E5 - Movie - Ghost in the Shell

Join Wirt and Greg on an adventure into the unknown! This heart-warming, nostalgic series will have you in the spooky season mode. Everyone loves to see pumpkins and Halloween themed everything! This is an animated series that is super easy to binge. It's also on Hulu! So, if you're in the mood for some weird, creepy cute stuff this is the show for you! Love,  Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources: David LaRosa Obituary: Click Here Dante's Inferno/Over the Garden Wall Video: Click Here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S5E4 - Series - Over The Garden Wall

Listen to Garrison's hate on Sara hating on the movie. That's right, it's a Devil's Advocate Episode! Tell us who you thought won! Join us this week as we discuss Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, a movie released in 2000. This animation is one to behold. By the same creators of Wicked City, another anime we previously covered! This was totally worth the watch just like every movie we see. Please join us as we discuss this week's episode! Love, Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S5E3 - Movie - Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

The animated movie Monster House is our latest review! This is a classic spoooooky film great for all ages! In this week's episode, we talk about "What Happens Next?" This is a new format where Garrison and Sara use their creative brains to think about what would happen to the characters after the screen goes dark? Would there be a sequel to this film? What would it look like? Let us know what you think! What would happen next in Monster House?  Love, Team SAGA COVID-DAY'S: This is one of the episodes that was edited and released during COVID and because of that reason it was a little late... we're sorry to our listeners! Better late than never :) WARNING: This may not be appropriate for all ages!! Listener discretion is advised! Disclaimer: If there is any information named in this or any other podcast that is presented as factual and is not indeed factual please let us know. We are always trying to improve our listeners' experience and want to share the world of animation with everyone. Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqlM-nCx3Ss https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.12a9f75c-ca6d-cf9f-1751-9bc2d99e87e6?autoplay=1&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsaga/support

S5E2 - Movie - Monster House

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