Monsters, Inc.

Episode Summary Join Erin and Rachel on the Scare Floor for a discussion of Monsters, Inc. (2001). The impressive animation, clever world building, strong performances, and high joke density adequately compensate for some outdated fatphobic, classist, and misogynist beats. Under director Pete Docter, Pixar has officially hit their stride with this critically acclaimed box office smash. Episode Bibliography Al-Jbouri, E., & Pomerantz, S. (2020). A new kind of monster, cowboy, and crusader? Gender hegemony and flows of masculinities in Pixar animated films. Boyhood Studies, 13 (1), 43-63. doi: 10.3167/bhs.2020.130104 Docter, P. (Director). (2001). Monsters, Inc. [Film]. Pixar Animation Studios. Ebert, R. (2001, November 2). Monsters, Inc. movie review & film summary (2001). Roger Ebert. Retrieved October 16, 2023, from FilmIsNow Movie Bloopers & Extras. (2022, April 25). MONSTERS, Inc. (2001) | Making of CGI Featurette. YouTube. Retrieved October 1, 2023, from Gaura, M. A. (2002, November 9). Sonoma artist claims 'Monsters, Inc.' a rip-off / Suit says... SFGATE. Retrieved October 10, 2023, from Hatic, D. (2016, October 1). Chinese Food Delivery Containers, Explained. Eater. Retrieved October 15, 2023, from Kinzler, K. D., & DeJesus, J. M. (2013). Northern = smart and Souther = nice: The development of accent attitudes in the United States. The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 66 (6), 1146-1158. DOI: 10.1080/17470218.2012.731695 KSCG Guy. (2022, June 6). Filmmakers Roundtable | Monster's Inc. YouTube. Retrieved October 17, 2023, from Mitchell, E. (2001, November 2). FILM REVIEW; Monsters of Childhood With Feelings and Agendas (Published 2001) . The New York Times. Retrieved October 16, 2023, from Monsters, Inc. (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved October 1, 2023, from . Monsters, Inc. (n.d.). IMDb. Retrieved October 18, 2023, from Monsters, Inc. (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 19, 2023, from Ness, M. (2017, April 27). Fur, comedy, and lawsuits: Monsters, Inc. Tor.Com. Pixar Animation Studios . (n.d.). Pixar Animation Studios. Retrieved October 16, 2023, from Shiels, M. (2002, November 14). Monsters Inc faces 'copying' lawsuit . BBC News. Retrieved 10 10, 2023, from Snetiker, M. (2016, November 2). Monsters Inc: Pete Docter dives deep into movie's legacy and creation, 15 years later . Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 17, 2023, from Taylor, C. (2001, November 2). Monsters, Inc. Salon.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023, from

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Monsters, Inc. is an episode from Deconstructing Disney by Rachel Casey.

This episode is 01:27:21 long.

This episode was published on Oct 31, 2023.

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