Episode 22: Coraline – Don’t Doubt the Dowser

The Rotoscopers kick off their spooky animated film month (aka October) by tackling LAIKA’s Coraline.

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Main discussion: Coraline
Studio Spotlight: Laika vs. Laika House
“From the makers of Nightmare Before Christmas…” = False advertising?
Not going to be fun and happy the whole time
Michigan water witch; what’s with the well?; Chelsea has dowse doubts
Characters: Dakota Fanning is “one of the gems or our generation”
Be careful what you name your children
Why Wybie? Should we like him? Morgan’s “Real-life Wybie”
The real parents vs. the “Other Parents” (aka the animated version Stepford Wives)
How Laika does amazing stop motion. “Captivating”
First impressions: genuinely creepy; parents beware!; not for kids
Major difference between the real life and the ‘other life’ is the gravy train
The Pink Palace: Coraline’s new house and odd neighbors
Chelsea’s rant: She’s all out of “nice”
Video games? Why?!…and what’s up with the cat?
Similarities to Alice in Wonderland and Spirited Away
ParaNorman’s blatant theme vs. Coraline’s deep thinker
Meaning of the button eyes?
Mason’s theory: Is it really a happy ending?
Fun quotes & listener responses
We rate it! 3 & 4 stars
Bloopers: No tangents guys, yoyos & groovin’

Runtime: 1:13:00, 35.0 MB

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