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Of Slippers and Spindles - Fairy Tale Retellings and Adaptations in Books, Film, and Theatre

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Of Slippers and Spindles - Fairy Tale Retellings and Adaptations in Books, Film, and Theatre

Ep. 95: The Princess and the Pea (2002)

October 05, 2022

"Never underestimate the power of a vegetable."

Drew and Cassie open The Princess and the Pea Month with the 2002 American-Hungarian animated film The Princess and the Pea from Feature Films For Families. We had a bit of a hard time when it came to enjoying this particular film, so we work our way through the story in an attempt to understand a very convoluted plot. We discuss Sebastian's obsession with pea lore, tapestry vs. parchment, bizarre rules of succession, physical indicators of villainy, the stained glass window ghosts, nature vs. nurture, various similarities to other animated films from the 90s, dancing inconsistent world rules when it comes to animals, Drew steals Cassie's catchphrase, and more!

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Music: Through The Woods by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com