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We raise our words, not our voices, to discuss Nora Twomey's  animated drama, The Breadwinner. Caitlin and Ira find themselves in the midst of a great conversation exploring the realities of life in a war torn country told through a children's animated film. Featuring some of the most memorable characters they've encountered yet. ~Part three of our Cartoon Saloon series featuring Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, The Breadwinner, and Wolfwalkers~Bedmusic in the intro by: radiokhiyaban.bandcamp.com/album/naujawanan-baidar~Hosted by Caitlin Cadieux and Ira Marcks@feelingcartoons (Twitter)@feelingcartoons (Instagram)cartoonfeelings.com (Episode Archive)cartoonfeelingspodcast@gmail.com (Write Us Feelings/Questions)

This week we forgo our lighthouse keeping duties and swim off with Cartoon Saloon's second feature film, Song of the Sea. Caitlin and Ira talk about the art of creating good kid characters and the evolution of Tomm Moore's style of storytelling.Part two of our Cartoon Saloon series featuring Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, The Breadwinner, and Wolfwalkers~Hosted by Caitlin Cadieux and Ira Marcks@feelingcartoons (Twitter)@feelingcartoons (Instagram)cartoonfeelings.com (Episode Archive)cartoonfeelingspodcast@gmail.com (Write Us Feelings/Questions)

This week we stride into a 9th century abbey and get illuminated with Cartoon Saloon's first film, The Secret of Kells. Ira and Cailtin talk Irish mythology, monastery life for cats, and  obscure old books!~Part one of our Cartoon Saloon series featuring Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, The Breadwinner, and Wolfwalkers~Hosted by Caitlin Cadieux and Ira Marcks@feelingcartoons (Twitter)@feelingcartoons (Instagram)cartoonfeelings.com (Episode Archive)cartoonfeelingspodcast@gmail.com (Write Us Feelings/Questions)

This week we talk about the cute animal community of Madeline Sharafian's furry, friendly, short film; Burrow. Turns out there's more below the surface of this movie! Plus, Caitlin and Ira share some of their all-time favorite children's animal stories. ~Further Reading:Behind the Scenes w/ Madeline Sharafian~Hosted by Caitlin Cadieux and Ira Marcks@feelingcartoons (Twitter)@feelingcartoons (Instagram)cartoonfeelings.com (Episode Archive)cartoonfeelingspodcast@gmail.com (Write Us Feelings/Questions)

This week Caitlin and Ira stop by the farm to discuss the environmentally literate, rat-loving adventure known as the Secret of NIMH. Don Bluth’s beautiful animated fantasy is from 1981; one of the last years it was totally ok to make deeply weird and upsetting movies for kids. Keep an eye out for a few drops of cartoon blood.~Clips:Don Bluth directing a sceneFurther Reading:Secrets Behind the Secrets Documentary~Hosted by Caitlin Cadieux and Ira Marcks@feelingcartoons (Twitter)@feelingcartoons (Instagram)cartoonfeelings.com (Episode Archive)cartoonfeelingspodcast@gmail.com (Write Us Feelings/Questions)

This week we charge up the super-collider, open a portal to a parallel universe, and try to figure out what makes Spider-Verse so darn good. Join Caitlin and Ira  as they break into one of the most innovate, inspirational, and collaborative animated films of all time. Thwip!!~Clips:Sunflower (MaybeCalvin Inst Remake) by ViazSunflower (Nightcore version) by Cogs 1315~Hosted by Caitlin Cadieux and Ira Marcks@feelingcartoons (Twitter)@feelingcartoons (Instagram)cartoonfeelings.com (Episode Archive)cartoonfeelingspodcast@gmail.com (Write Us Feelings/Questions)

This week we fall into a manhole to discuss the latest in soul counseling from Pixar. Pete Docter's 'Is this it?' story is a high concept adventure featuring Trent Reznor vibes, unconventional careers, cubism references, and the perfect New York City. Join Caitlin and Ira for some all ages and non-ages animated fun!~Hosted by Caitlin Cadieux and Ira Marcks@feelingcartoons (Twitter)@feelingcartoons (Instagram)cartoonfeelings.com (Episode Archive)cartoonfeelingspodcast@gmail.com (Write Us Feelings/Questions)

It's time to talk about The Incredibles 2! The sequel everyone asked for and everyone is lukewarm on. In this episode, Caitlin and Ira figure out what makes a good sequel, a good villain, and what makes this cartoon a less than ideal follow-up to the beloved original.~Hosted by Caitlin Cadieux and Ira Marcks@feelingcartoons (Twitter)@feelingcartoons (Instagram)cartoonfeelings.com (Episode Archive)cartoonfeelingspodcast@gmail.com (Write Us Feelings/Questions)~The Incredibles Theme performed by La Brass Company

Caitlin and Ira dash to the rescue of Pixar's The Incredibles! What makes this movie so much fun to watch? What makes this movie so complicated to talk about? Let's go find out! Up up and awayyyyyy~Hosted by Caitlin Cadieux and Ira Marcks@feelingcartoons (Twitter)@feelingcartoons (Instagram)cartoonfeelings.com (Episode Archive)cartoonfeelingspodcast@gmail.com (Write Us Feelings/Questions)

Our second episode and follow-up to Part 1, where we got into so many of our Pixar feelings that we had major spillover. In this episode, we’re mainly talking Inside Out with a side of Coco and Toy Story 3. Let's get weepy.~Hosted by Caitlin Cadieux and Ira Marcks@feelingcartoons (Twitter)@feelingcartoons (Instagram)cartoonfeelings.com (Episode Archive)cartoonfeelingspodcast@gmail.com (Write Us Feelings/Questions)

Hosted by Caitlin Cadieux and Ira Marcks@feelingcartoons (Twitter)@feelingcartoons (Instagram)cartoonfeelings.com (Episode Archive)cartoonfeelingspodcast@gmail.com (Write Us Feelings/Questions)