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This month, a beloved cartoon ogre turns 20. That’s right, 20 years ago Shrek debuted in theaters. The Mike Myers-led cartoon spawned a number of sequels, games, a musical, TV specials, and much, much more. So, it’s interesting to go back to the franchise’s humble beginnings to talk post-modernity and Shrek.
Time Stamps:
00:30 – Introductions and Synopsis
05:14 – Quick Shrek Reviews
17:49 – Expanding the Syllabus
33:09 – Analysis
55:45 – Shelf or Trash
57:19 – Wrap up and Next Week’s Film
Into the Swamp with Shrek
20 years ago, a green CGI ogre made waves as Shrek debuted in theaters. Boasting a voice cast of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow, Shrek won the hearts and awards of America. It entered in contention for the Palme d’Or and wrapped up its run with the first Academy Award for animation.
This week, we take a look back at this franchise-birthing flick, and bring it to our patented analysis table. We talk about its impact on animation, its approach to satire, and the use of pastiche and post modernity.
Tune in now to hear us talk 20 years of Shrek!
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