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Encanto (2021)

Directed by Byron Howard•1h 42m•Published Jan 18, 2022•Episode length 2h 07m
Episode 105 - Encanto
AnimationComedyFamilyFantasy

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Stephanie Beatriz
Stephanie Beatriz
Mirabel Madrigal (voice)
María Cecilia Botero
María Cecilia Botero
Abuela Alma Madrigal (voice)
John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo
Bruno Madrigal (voice)
Diane Guerrero
Diane Guerrero
Isabela Madrigal (voice)
Jess Darrow
Jess Darrow
Luisa Madrigal (voice)
Carolina Gaitán
Carolina Gaitán
Pepa Madrigal (voice)
Angie Cepeda
Angie Cepeda
Julieta Madrigal (voice)
Ravi Cabot-Conyers
Ravi Cabot-Conyers
Antonio Madrigal (voice)
Mauro Castillo
Mauro Castillo
Félix Madrigal (voice)
Rhenzy Feliz
Rhenzy Feliz
Camilo Madrigal (voice)

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Byron Howard
Byron Howard
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Overview

The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.

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We're going to talk about Encanto this week but is it possible to do that without talking about Bruno? Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan and Georgia as we review Georgia's pick and our newest film we've ever reviewed. We're waiting for our gift in our 105th episode as we discuss: The …

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We're going to talk about Encanto this week but is it possible to do that without talking about Bruno? Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan and Georgia as we review Georgia's pick and our newest film we've ever reviewed. We're waiting for our gift in our 105th episode as we discuss:

  • The future and economics of cinema
  • Are we ready to go back in mass crowds
  • We share a bit about Bob Saget
  • Ian gushes about Pop Tarts
  • We question what exactly is magically alive in this film and what isn't
  • Somehow we link this film to Extreme Makeover
  • Why is the house such a jerk in this film?  Why is the family?
  • Who gets forgiven FAR too easily in this film
  • Does this film borrow from a lot of other films?  Is it too much?
  • Does this movie get the ending wrong?
  • Why do we cry at movies? We analyse the possibilities
  • Whether or not Encanto is the Best Film Ever
  • We also find out Reverend Bruce's pick for next week as he prepares to join us for The Endgame

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Timestamps for this episode:

  • 0:00 - Opening Banter
    11:10 - Shoutouts
    28:30 - Deep Dive
    1:35:45 - Endgame