
Christopher Holliday is Senior Lecturer in Liberal Arts and Visual Cultures Education at King’s College London (UK). Alexander Sergeant is a Lecturer in Digital Media Production at the University of Westminster (UK), specialising in the history and theory of fantasy cinema. Each episode, they look in detail at a film or television show, taking listeners on a journey through the intersection betwee... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 250 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

The Fantasy/Animation Christmas special pulls into the proverbial station with this look at The Polar Express (Robert Zemeckis, 2004), a computer-animated adaptation of the 1985 children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg and a film noted for its pioneerin... more
Sound, performance, and the body come together in this Footnote episode discussing pantomime as an entertainment spectacle, as Chris and Alex seek to map the possible connections between pantomime as a popular theatrical tradition emerging in the 17t... more
Chris and Alex make their first foray into the world of Laurel and Hardy with this reflection on Babes in Toyland (Gus Meins and Charles Rogers, 1934), a film based loosely on the Mother Goose fairytale albeit with a few other nursery rhyme character... more
Chris and Alex take on transnational cinemas in this brand new Footnote episode of the podcast, thinking through the mobility of - and interactions between - films and filmmakers across national borders and what it means for cinema to ‘travel.’ Topic... more
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As a total animation and fantasy novice, having the opportunity to learn more about both from Fantasy/Animation has been such a treat! Equally entertaining as it is informative, I look forward to each episode on a weekly basis! My all time favourites tends to change as often as they come out but at the moment it’s (the current most recent) Spirited Away with Susan Napier. I could write another paragraph on the amazing guests alone..
Thank you to the team for such amazing and free content :)
Just started listening to this one last night after seeing Tom Sito (a future episode for here and a previous guest over on my podcast) post about this show. I figured if Tom gives these guys a thumbs up, it has to be good. After listening to the Gremlins episode I got to say this podcast is so fun and they bring a different aspect to the film and animation review genre. The banter that Chris and Alex have back and forth is worth the price of admission alone. If you are into pop culture then I t... more
An interesting premise for a podcast that is unfortunately dragged down by the hosts. They are pretentious in the worst possible way, in that they treat their shallow, surface-level observations as profound revelations and deep analysis. As a listener you also get the distinct impression that you are being talked down and lectured to, rather than listening in on a friendly academic discussion. On the plus side, the guests are always a highlight and contribute a lot to the conversation with uniqu... more
Just listened to the “Treasure Planet” interview with Musker and Clements. Great questions and discussion, such wonderful insights, and genuine interest in all the pieces of the film making process. Will be tuning in for more!
I entered into the podcast from the point of view of animation but have discovered many happy rabbit holes that cross all the boundaries.
They are gentle but yet rigorous dissections of a wide range of films and shows that make you want to rewatch them with a more educated view point.
Luckily I have so many to backtrack to.
My favourite? Whichever one I’ve just listened to (but Into the Spiderverse and Inception are pretty great).
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Focused on the intersection of fantasy cinema and animation, a unique series featuring in-depth discussions on various films and television shows, placed through the lens of cultural and artistic analysis. Episodes often include notable guests who contribute expert insights, enabling listeners to engage with the nuanced themes surrounding animation and its representation in the broader context of storytelling. The content emphasizes complex narratives and encourages audiences to rethink popular films through an academic perspective while maintaining an enjoyable listening experience.
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