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Glenn Bartlett
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"Bite-sized reviews of the films, shows and attractions you and I love. Not the smartest Disney takes... just the most honest ones."

  1. The Dark Side of the Yellow Brick Road

    25/11/2025

    The Dark Side of the Yellow Brick Road

    Disney’s Return to Oz (1985) isn’t the whimsical sequel audiences expected—it’s darker, stranger, and unforgettable. Glenn revisits the childhood frights and cult-classic charm of this gothic fantasy, exploring its unsettling tone, imaginative visuals, and behind-the-scenes trivia that cemented its place as one of Disney’s boldest misfits. The Mischievous Wizard - Music by ⁠Luis_Humanoide from Pixabay

    3 min
  2. The Witch Flick That Wouldn’t Die

    31/10/2025

    The Witch Flick That Wouldn’t Die

    In this episode of The Dopey Take, we dig up Disney’s 1993 Halloween misfire Hocus Pocus, a box office flop turned cult classic. From Bette Midler’s scene-stealing spells to vacuum cleaner gags and talking cats named Thackery, we break down the chaotic charm that made this witchy romp a seasonal staple. Expect a bubbling cauldron of trivia, including Leo DiCaprio’s near-miss and Salem’s cinematic glow-up. It’s spooky, silly, and just a bunch of hocus pocus.

    5 min
  3. Two Tales, One Wild Ride: Ichabod & Mr. Toad

    23/10/2025

    Two Tales, One Wild Ride: Ichabod & Mr. Toad

    Glenn takes the wheel—and then loses his head—in this double-feature review of Disney’s The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. From Toad’s motorcar mania to Ichabod’s ghostly gallop through Sleepy Hollow, this episode dives into the film’s split storytelling, behind-the-scenes history, and spooky trivia. Expect slapstick, suspense, and a flaming pumpkin or two.

    4 min
  4. Carnival of Shadows: Disney’s Forgotten Horror Gem

    17/10/2025

    Carnival of Shadows: Disney’s Forgotten Horror Gem

    Carnival of Shadows: Disney’s Forgotten Horror Gem Step right up for a nostalgic deep dive into one of Disney’s eeriest experiments: the 1983 adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s Something Wicked This Way Comes. Glenn unpacks the film’s poetic dread, behind-the-scenes chaos, and timeless themes of temptation, regret, and redemption. From lightning rods to tattooed souls, this episode celebrates a horror classic that dared to be quiet, lyrical, and deeply human.🎠 The carnival’s always waiting. Beware the carousel. Music by Oleksii Holubiev & Megalix from Pixabay

    4 min
  5. Tron - When Code Became Myth

    08/10/2025

    Tron - When Code Became Myth

    In this episode of The Dopey Take, we explore Disney’s groundbreaking sci-fi film Tron. From its visionary visuals and digital world-building to Jeff Bridges’ charismatic performance and Wendy Carlos’s haunting score, Tron redefined what a computer-age adventure could look like. We break down its strengths, acknowledge its quirks, and share trivia that reveals just how ahead of its time this neon-lit cult classic truly was.

    4 min
  6. A Bewitching Ride Through Wartime Whimsy

    01/10/2025

    A Bewitching Ride Through Wartime Whimsy

    Hop aboard the flying bed and join Glenn for a magical deep-dive into Disney’s delightfully oddball classic Bedknobs and Broomsticks. From Angela Lansbury’s spellbinding performance to animated soccer matches and enchanted armor fighting Nazis (yes, really), this episode celebrates the film’s whimsical heart and wartime grit.

    4 min
  7. Spy Games and Sauropods

    22/09/2025

    Spy Games and Sauropods

    In this delightfully daft deep-dive, Glenn unearths Disney’s 1975 spy-comedy oddity One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing. From foggy London streets to runaway Diplodocus skeletons, it’s a romp full of nannies, microfilm, and questionable casting choices. Expect nostalgic charm, trivia tidbits, and a few fossilized flaws as The Dopey Take celebrates one of Disney’s strangest heists.

    4 min
  8. Stitch, Rebooted—but Still Feral

    25/08/2025

    Stitch, Rebooted—but Still Feral

    Disney dared to remake Lilo & Stitch—and somehow didn’t mess it up. In this episode of The Dopey Take, we dive into the chaotic charm and emotional gut-punches of the 2025 reboot. From Maia Kealoha’s pitch-perfect Lilo to Stitch’s gremlin glory, it’s a surprisingly heartfelt homage to grief, found family, and peanut butter sandwiches. We unpack the good (authentic Hawaiian vibes, Nani’s expanded arc, Chris Sanders back as Stitch), the not-so-good (Elvis has left the soundtrack), and the trivia that’ll make you say “Ohana” with your whole chest. It’s weird. It’s warm. It’s wonderfully stitched together. If you didn’t cry during the ‘ohana’ scene… you might be the actual alien.

    3 min
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"Bite-sized reviews of the films, shows and attractions you and I love. Not the smartest Disney takes... just the most honest ones."

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    Glenn Bartlett
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