The Filmcast Ep. 865 - The Bride!
Mar 10, 2026
They riff on a zany Pixar animal adventure and debate its tone and representation. They retrace the MCU Spider-Man films and talk introducing them to kids. Campus comedy Rooster and a surprise screening of an A24 BDSM romance get lively reactions. The conversation centers on Maggie Gyllenhaal’s bold Frankenstein reimagining and why its risks feel uneven.
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Hoppers Is Wild Pixar That Chooses Fun Over Heavy Themes
- Hoppers is a wild, zany Pixar that leans into big, playful ideas rather than heavy emotional scaffolding.
- David Chen and Devindra Hardawar both praise its creativity, humor, and family appeal while noting toned-down environmental messaging.
Bring Headphones For Kids At Hoppers
- If you plan to take young kids to Hoppers, bring noise-reducing headphones because some sequences can be loud and overwhelming.
- Devindra reports his four-year-old left early from front-row seats, so seating choice matters for younger children.
Pixar Is Dialing Back Overt Messages
- Pixar appears to be 'sanding the edges' of its messaging, dialing back overt environmentalism and heavy identity-driven plots.
- David contrasts Hoppers with Turning Red, where the protagonist's Asian identity was central, but Hoppers uses race-blind casting.