About this episode
"You ain't never had a friend like me!" For Episode 275, Brandon and Thomas continue their series on Alan Menken as they discuss the Disney classic, ALADDIN. Listen as they discuss the film's troubled beginnings, Robin Williams' involvement, and the massive success of the film. Opening Banter (00:00:15) Recap of Alan Menken (00:02:00) Intro to Aladdin (00:05:41) History of How Aladdin Got to Production (00:11:15) Favorite Scenes (00:20:21) On Set Life - (00:42:44) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:59:05) What Worked and What Didn't (01:12:14) Film Facts (01:20:34) Awards (01:21:25) Final Questions (01:27:00) Preview for Next Week (01:35:19) CineNation will be co-sponsoring a late-night screening with Landmark's Nuart Theatre on August 11th at 10:30 pm. We'll be showing Brian De Palma's THE PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE. Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3pCZD4l Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com