The Damsel Dialogues (Sarah Winchester & Jessica Reiner-Harris)

Dia De Los Muertos is here! Come with us as we delve into the origins, history, traditions and depictions of a holiday that celebrates death as a part of life. The women of Coco and Book of Life show us the importance of family, strength, music and remembering those that have passed on. Delve into the Aztec and Mayan roots of the holiday, and learn how it became the celebration we know today. From Alibrijes to Xibalba, Mama Imelda to La Muerte--  Feliz Dia De Los Muertos!  Music & SFX provided by Zapsplat.com LINKS https://www.worldhistory.org/Xibalba/ https://www.nps.gov/cham/learn/historyculture/oaxacan-art.htm http://camillesloanarts.blogspot.com/2015/03/book-of-life-mythology.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matriarchy https://gap.hks.harvard.edu/gender-differences-competition-evidence-matrilineal-and-patriarchal-society https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/keep-your-brain-young-with-music

Princess Tiana is Disney’s first, and only, black princess, and her arrival was met with both excitement and disappointment. A gorgeous film with a blatant disregard for the Jim Crow era in which it’s set, The Princess and the Frog shows us the best and worst of the Disney formula. There’s the requisite magic, music and empowerment to follow one’s dreams, but these are deeply intertwined with whitewashing, cultural appropriation, and a lack of representation of POC behind-the-scenes. For this episode we’re proud to feature Kamala Avila-Salmon, Head of Inclusivity at Lionsgate, and the host/creator of the podcast From Woke to Work. She is a powerhouse of knowledge and ideas and we’re thrilled to have her. And for game time, hold on to your trumpet, we have Lewis the Alligator himself: MICHAEL WOOLEY! Dreams do come true in New Orleans! Music and SFX Provided by Zapsplat.com Historical/Production Links: https://thefairytalecentral.com/the-frog-prince-origins/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Princess_and_the_Frog http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/frog.html http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/type0402.html https://www.frenchquarter.com/true-history-faith-behind-voodoo/ https://arrestinginequality.org/jim-crow https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/multicultural/traditions/voodoo/ Psychological Links: https://religiondispatches.org/bad-magic-voodoo-according-to-disney/ https://religiondispatches.org/bad-magic-voodoo-according-to-disney/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mic.com/p/why-do-animators-keep-turning-people-of-color-into-animals-65481570/a

Disney really stepped up their game in 2021 when they produced an entire animated feature from home, in quarantine, during a worldwide pandemic. For our final episode of season one, we are discussing Raya and the Last Dragon, a tale of learning to trust again after betrayal, and the absolute need humans have to rely upon each other in order to grow and live freely. These lessons are always relevant, but even more keenly so in the midst of the turmoil we are all experiencing. Join Sarah as she delves one last time into the origins of a princess and the production of her film, and continue on with Jessica as she explores what it means to trust again when trust has been shattered. Raya and Namaari are our final princesses, and what a pair help us finish off season one. 

SFX Provided by Zapsplat.com

Historical Links:

https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/making-history-while-making-raya-and-the-last-dragon/

https://d23.com/disney-animation-makes-womens-history-while-making-raya-and-the-last-dragon/

https://www.techradar.com/news/raya-and-the-last-dragon-how-disney-made-its-latest-animated-movie-in-lockdown

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raya_and_the_Last_Dragon

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/03/10346209/raya-the-last-dragon-kumandra-based-on-southeast-asia

Psychological Links:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-ties-bind-us/202106/disneys-raya-and-the-economics-trust-examining-how-trust-facilitates

https://www.moralrevolution.com/blog/3-steps-to-restoring-trust-after-betrayal

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/healing-sexual-trauma/202010/can-you-trust-again-after-being-betrayed

https://psychcentral.com/blog/healing-the-wounds-of-betrayal#:~:text=Blaming%20and%20accusing%20is%20a,they%20hope%20to%20repair%20trust.

We all need some enchantment in our lives, especially these days. So who better to meet this week than the Princess of Andalasia herself, Giselle from Disney's Enchanted? Giselle is the child in all of us, seeing the beauty in the world, and sometimes missing the harsh realities. But Enchanted shows us that there is a necessary balance between the fantastical and the realistic. Join Sarah as she explores the making of the film and the innumerable easter eggs hidden throughout this love-letter to Disney. Then come along with Jessica as she explores the benefits that optimism and hope have on the brain, and the necessity for finding a bit of magic in the mundane. If you feel all warm and fuzzy, "That's How You Know" you've learned from this week's princess: Giselle.  SFX Provided by Zapsplat.com Production Links: https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/enchanted-at-10-revisiting-the-film-with-director-kevin-lima/ http://onthesetofnewyork.com/enchanted.html https://www.moviefone.com/2017/11/20/enchanted-amy-adams-disney-trivia/ https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Enchanted Psychology Links: https://www.heysigmund.com/how-gratitude-changes-the-brain/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/transcending-the-past/201803/where-do-you-find-enchantment-in-your-life

Boys and girls of every age, wouldn't you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see, Season 2's Finale! Join the Damsels of Death as we discuss the classic Nightmare Before Christmas and the lesser known but gorgeous film, Jack and the Cuckoo Clock Heart. Both films feature an unfulfilled guy named Jack, but more importantly show us women that approach the world in very different ways. Learn about the origins of Halloween, Christmas and midwifery, the folly of cultural appropriation as learned by the pumpkin king himself, and the top ten Halloween candies in America.  Happy Hallowmas! SFX & Music provided by Zapsplat.com Links https://www.bloombergquint.com/gadfly/how-washington-irving-influenced-the-modern-christmas-santa https://www.flatlandkc.org/news-issues/birthing-battle-the-struggle-for-equity-in-maternal-health-care/ https://obgynnorth.com/uncategorized/the-history-of-modern-obstetrics-and-gynecology/ https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/12/christmas-holiday-season-shopping-retail-gifts/

Get excited for our first TWO PART PRINCESS! This week (and next) will be on Princess Ariel! For part one, we focus on the origin of this mermaid tale and how the animated film came to be.  With excerpts from the original Hans Christian Andersen story and quotes about the process from the creators, we dive deep into The Little Mermaid. Sarah leads us all the way to the premiere and the incredible reception of the film.  Join us under-the-podcast-sea for all the flips and twists of Part One: Ariel, The Little Mermaid.

Historical Reference Links:

https://www.slashfilm.com/the-little-mermaid-revisited/

http://www.frockflicks.com/disney-princess-historical-costume-influences-the-little-mermaid/

https://www.rmg.co.uk/discover/explore/what-mermaid

https://ohmy.disney.com/movies/2014/08/16/15-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-little-mermaid/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/59003/11-things-you-might-not-know-about-little-mermaid

https://www.insider.com/the-little-mermaid-ursula-concept-art-2019-7

https://ayearofamilliondreams.tumblr.com/post/26870278914/did-you-know-the-little-mermaid-edition-part-1

https://nerdist.com/article/the-little-mermaid-anniversary-walt-disney-studios-animation/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Mermaid_(1989_film)

Time for our tiniest princess thus far: Thumbelina. Don Bluth's 1994 gem is not well-loved by critics, but is deeply loved by the ones who grew up with it. There is so much to appreciate about this magical, musical exploration of how learning to do what's best for yourself is a difficult but crucial step in growing up. Sarah explains the development of Thumbelina's story and production, and Jessica discusses how Thumbelina mirrors, in fabulous fairy tale fashion, the stages every child goes through as they become their adult selves. Let us be your wings as we give some love to this sometimes troubling, but often gorgeous and sweet tale of being tiny but mighty. 

Historical & Production Links:

Full Story: https://andersen.sdu.dk/vaerk/hersholt/Thumbelina_e.html

http://randomwriterlythoughts.blogspot.com/2010/09/fairy-tale-origins-part-xiii-thumbelina.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microm%C3%A9gas

https://movies.fandom.com/wiki/Thumbelina_(1994)

https://www.alternateending.com/2020/07/thumbelina-1994.html

https://filmotomy.com/1994-in-film-thumbelina/

The many many issues listed out: https://www.buzzfeed.com/arianelange/thumbelina-is-actually-a-terrifying-movie

https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/bio/Jack-Feldman/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111419/?ref_=nm_flmg_dr_12

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thumbelina_(1994_film)

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/TroubledProduction/AnimatedFilms

https://plotandtheme.com/2015/12/16/the-animation-of-don-bluth-part-iii-the-failure-of-don-bluth-entertainment-and-another-bankruptcy-1992-1995/

https://www.ldsliving.com/disney-the-land-before-time-anastasia-don-bluth-animation/s/93785

Psychology Links:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1600-0447.1946.tb07270.x

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1600-0447.1946.tb07270.x

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/arianelange/thumbelina-is-actually-a-terrifying-movie

MY NAME IS MERIDA, FIRST BORN OF CLAN DUNBROGH. AND I'LL BE SHOOTING FOR MY OWN HAND! This badass princess is breath of fresh Scottish air, and we are so excited to talk about her. Meet Merida, a girl who knows exactly who she is, and  exactly who she isn't. She can't BEAR -- ahem -- how unhappy she is with her life of oppressive royal expectations, so she decides to, well, make a few poor choices. Hey, Ariel had the sea witch, Merida has the wood carver. Join us as Sarah explores the Scottish roots of the film, and the dramatic behind-the-scenes shuffle-ups that affected it's reception. Then lean in as Jessica delves into the relationship between mothers and daughters, and the ways we can learn to fight and be angry in healthy ways, versus destructive ways (Like, you know, turning your mom into a bear.) Finally, find yer fate with some Would You Rather: DISNEY EDITION!!! SFX brought to you by Zapsplat.com Historical & Production Links https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/pixars-braintrust-making-brave-studios-419511/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_(2012_film) Psychological Links https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/06/does-it-matter-if-the-heroine-of-brave-is-gay/258979/ https://jezebel.com/merida-from-brave-isnt-a-lesbian-but-she-could-be-5921127 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD1CJz2CbDM&ab_channel=CinemaTherapy

What do Lady Tottington from Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Wererabbit, Jenny Bennett from Monster House, and Elsa Van Helsing from Frankenweenie have in common? 

At first glance, not much, except that they are not the leads of their movies. But closer inspection shows us that they are each in a story that halts and stammers and explodes due to mob mentality. Groupthink. Mass delusion. When angry and scared people come together, terrible things can happen. Join us as we give these women their due while exploring what mob mentality is, and how it affects humans. Spoiler alert: It affects us really, really easily. Add in an exploration of Mary Shelley and the creation of Frankenstein, the history of werewolves and wererabbits (yes, there is actual history for the latter,) and a peek into the original Frankenweenie short film, and you've got episode 4 of The Damsel Dialogues Season 2: DAMSELS OF DEATH!

Music and SFX by Zapsplat.com

Links

https://www.wattpad.com/729772698-supernatural-myths-explained

https://theconversation.com/the-ancient-origins-of-werewolves-104775

https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/killer-rabbits-in-medieval-manuscripts/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/facing-trauma-together/202101/the-psychology-mob-mentality

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2021/01/scholars-examine-the-mob-mentality.html

https://drwendyjames.com/the-psychology-of-mob-mentality-and-violence/

https://www.simplypsychology.org/asch-conformity.html

https://web.archive.org/web/20210303220008/http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/397/sheep_in_human_clothing__scientists_reveal_our_flock_mentality

https://arraybc.com/what-is-mob-mentality

https://gizmodo.com/how-to-know-whether-your-house-is-occupied-by-demonic-f-791412055

https://www.newportri.com/article/20161025/entertainment/310259989

https://www.wikihow.com/Exorcise-Your-House-or-Dwelling

Episode 1 is all about the Disney damsel who started it all: Snow White. What’s her story? Where did she come from, and where has she taken us? Research into her historical, psychological and mythological context is the name of the game.  In the first half, Sarah spins some history and delves into Snow’s origins and the development of the film. Then Jess steps in to mine the psychology of the tale from multiple magical angles: Freudian, Jungian— the gang’s all here! We finish off the inaugural episode with a game, and leave with new understanding of what Snow White can teach us, poisoned apple and all.   

History References: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsF4Y7m1i5s - Fairy Tales With Jen Campbell “The Fairest of Them All: Snow White and 21 Tales of Mothers and Daughters,” 

Maria Tatar, - Harvard Gazette  https://random-times.com/2020/02/08/the-dark-origins-of-the-fairy-tale-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs/ 

SuperCarlinBrothers  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV98kBWBqig http://www.frockflicks.com/disney-princess-historical-influences-snow-white-1937/  

https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/history-of-snow-white 

https://medium.com/@sadissinger/a-film-to-remember-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-1938-912740ec8f8c  

https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Snow_White_and_the_Seven_Dwarfs  

Psychology References:  

https://mariellisdunning.cymru/2013/12/20/fairy-tales-and-freud-psychoanalysis-in-childrens-stories/  

https://fairytalesandfreud.wordpress.com/2016/11/21/the-death-drive-psychoanalysis-in-snow-white/  ELIZABETH BRONFEN: The Death Drive  

https://www.cgjungpage.org/learn/articles/analytical-psychology/677-analysis-of-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarves  (By Stephen Flynn, CQSW, ECP, BPA 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/transcending-the-past/201706/how-snow-whites-cruel-stepmother-helps-us-cope-evil  

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Dr. Rebecca Hains (By Lori Day, M. Ed.) The tale of Snow White and what the various versions mean to us – Harvard Gazette 

Whether a princess the size of a thumb, or one who changes into fowl in the evening, 1994 was a great year for animated princesses. This week we are discussing the latter, a lady who consistently stands up for herself despite getting her feathers ruffled: Odette from The Swan Princess. Spawning countless sequels, The Swan Princess was a little film that did a lot for animated musicals. Join us as we explore the history of the tale, the making of the film, and the lessons Odette taught us-- intentionally or not. Transform your moonlit evening (or your commute to work) with The Damsel Dialogues and Odette, of The Swan Princess. 

Historical & Production Links:

https://debeysklenar.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/where-did-the-story-of-swan-lake-come-from/

http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/swan.html#jacobs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyotr_Ilyich_Tchaikovsky

https://www.liveabout.com/history-of-tchaikovskys-swan-lake-724173#:~:text=Pyotr%20Ilyich%20Tchaikovsky's%20Swan,princess%20turned%20into%20a%20swan

https://animatedviews.com/2019/the-swan-princess-lasts-far-longer-than-forever-with-director-richard-rich/

https://disneyripoffs.fandom.com/wiki/The_Swan_Princess

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/WesternAnimation/TheSwanPrincess

https://www.swanprincessseries.com/blogs/news/a-message-from-the-producer-of-the-swan-princess

https://www.themarysue.com/swan-princess-anniversary-from-flop-to-franchise/

https://www.tor.com/2018/10/04/a-stolen-fairy-tale-the-swan-princess/

https://theswanprincess.fandom.com/wiki/The_Swan_Princess#cite_note-3

Psychological Links:

https://medium.com/the-ascent/lessons-from-swan-lake-a9858397ea2e

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUPVvkx1lDY&ab_channel=LauraCrone

https://psychcentral.com/pro/lessons-in-love-from-swan-lake#1

The incredibly sassy and courageously independent Princess Jasmine is the focus of this week's episode. She was part of the famed Disney Renaissance of the 90's, and holds the title of the first DPOC-- "Disney Princess of Color.” Join us on a magic carpet ride for part one as Sarah discusses the origins of the story of Aladdin, the production of the film, and the reactions (both favorable and not) to the final product. An episode about Princess Jasmine: your wish is our command!

Video of Genie with Characters:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7YexQXPeZo

Historical Links:

https://www.pookpress.co.uk/project/history-original-aladdin-story/

https://www.pookpress.co.uk/aladdin-and-the-wonderful-lamp/

https://interestingliterature.com/2013/01/surprising-facts-about-aladdin/

https://time.com/5592303/aladdin-true-history/

https://slate.com/culture/2019/04/aladdin-real-story-erotic-history-thousand-and-one-nights.html

https://screenrant.com/disney-aladdin-1992-facts-trivia/

https://www.slashfilm.com/aladdin-revisited/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/59930/15-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-aladdin

https://www.etonline.com/aladdin-25-things-you-didnt-know-about-1992-animated-classic-91537

https://thedisinsider.com/2021/01/04/20-weeks-of-disney-animation-aladdin/

https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Aladdin_(film)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin_(1992_Disney_film)

https://celebrationspress.com/2018/10/08/ten-things-you-may-not-know-about-princess-jasmine/

https://www.the-numbers.com/market/1992/top-grossing-movies

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-04-21-ca-25327-story.html

https://www.zimbio.com/21+Facts+You+Probably+Didn't+Know+About+'Aladdin'/articles/jIkpFHBcWX5/Genie+impersonated+14+celebrities

http://www.lasertimepodcast.com/2015/10/23/the-definitive-guide-to-aladdins-genie-impressions/

For this episode we meet a less famous, but no less fabulous, princess.  Princess Camille from Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland is feisty and smart as a whip,  and whether you grew up with this movie or not, there is plenty to glean from Camille's part of the story. Sarah will take you through the development of the original comic strip and the unique anime/animated film, and Jess will explore the various ways we can interpret the meaning of dreams. How we can apply Freud's and Jung's theories to both Little Nemo and ourselves? We pause in the middle for a quick "WHO WORKED ON SOMETHING AWESOME AND WORKED ON THIS MOVIE??" trivia game, and of course, include lots of laughs along the way. Join us on this slumberland adventure, and learn a little about dream theory, the importance of representation, and what it takes to hold Sarah's attention in a movie. 

Historical Reference Links:

https://loveinterest.fandom.com/wiki/Princess_Camille https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Nemo:_Adventures_in_Slumberland 

https://dotandline.net/little-nemo-turns-30/ https://nerdist.com/article/little-nemo-adventures-slumberland-terrifying-nightmare-king/ 

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/little-nemo-adventures-in-slumberland-1992 

https://movies.fandom.com/wiki/Little_Nemo:_Adventures_in_Slumberland https://film.avclub.com/the-little-nemo-movie-is-like-a-dream-scattered-stran-1798283415 https://www.britannica.com/biography/Winsor-McCay https://www.museumofdreams.org/little-nemo-in-slumberland 

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ComicStrip/LittleNemo

Psychological Reference Links:

https://www.thesap.org.uk/resources/articles-on-jungian-psychology-2/carl-gustav-jung/dreams/

https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/night/hero-thousand-dreams

https://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2014/12/05/books/review/07wolk.html

https://artsofthought.com/2020/06/04/freud-interpretation-of-dreams/

Have you ever felt like a glitch? Like something about you was wrong or insufficient? Meet Vanellope Von Schweetz from 2012's Wreck-It Ralph, a pixelated princess who wants nothing more than to be a racer; Whenever she tries, though, she malfunctions. She is called a glitch, and is ostracized from the others in her game. Learn about the incredibly fun development of the video game world within this movie, and let Vanellope's positive, and snarky, outlook on her decidedly traumatic life inspire you. Remember, your glitch can be your superpower. Also, what would your sweets-inspired racer name be? Historical Links https://fictionalcrossover.fandom.com/wiki/Donkey_Kong_X_Wreck-It_Ralph https://www.slashfilm.com/wreck-it-ralph-50-things https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wreck-It_Ralph Psychological Links https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2011/110510WilliamsOstracism.html https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00040/full https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2018/1126/1013016-sarah-silverman-i-grew-up-feeling-like-a-glitch/#:~:text=Speaking%20to%20RT%C3%89%20Entertainment%2C%20she,shame%20and%20my%20biggest%20secret. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hztcMCm1cU&ab_channel=Chlo%C3%A9Hayden

What do you get when you combine Disney royalty, like Glen Keane and Alan Menken, with groundbreaking computer generated animation technology? Why, 2010's Tangled, of course! Join us as we marvel at the depth and complexity of the hair technology used for this film, explore the history of "Girl in a tower" tales, and use Mother Gothel as a lesson in gaslighting, narcissism and emotional abuse. FUN! No, but really, this episode is a blast, and has one of the most fun GAME TIMES yet! Can you name movies in the style of "Tangled" and "Frozen?" Pick an adjective, and GO! Historical Links: https://atomtickets.com/movie-news/how-tangled-changed-disney-animation/ https://www.sciencefriday.com/videos/untangling-the-hairy-physics-of-rapunzel-4/ https://www.tor.com/2016/06/16/magic-and-choices-disneys-tangled/ https://aminoapps.com/c/disney/page/blog/the-making-of-tangled/5BM0_1MWtVuPmkMXzvVjJoWKxg4x3Eem0EQ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangled https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-01-11/8-real-world-locations-that-inspired-disney-movies-frozen-brave-aladdin https://www.pookpress.co.uk/project/rapunzel-history/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapunzel Psychological Links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201602/10-signs-narcissistic-parent https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/201701/11-red-flags-gaslighting-in-relationship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efua__7B7j4&ab_channel=CinemaTherapy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDJfoVWu3O0&ab_channel=TheFangirl

For the First Time in Forever, we are doing TWO princesses in ONE episode. If you have a problem with that, just Let it Go.

Ok, I'm done.

If you haven't guessed already, this week's episode features Elsa and Anna from the absolute juggernaut of princess movies: FROZEN! Come learn about how Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen" inspired the film, and the majestic level of work and time and technology that went into this film, particularly the scene in which Elsa builds her ice fortress. Then join us as we explore how birth order among siblings affects their psychology, and the way attachment styles do the same. Maybe when someone is "cold," they are actually self-protective and scared. Elsa and Anna give us so much to talk about psychologically that it could be a whole other podcast! But for today, join us as we find true sisterly love with the ladies from FROZEN.

SFX & Music by Zapsplat.com

Historical & Production Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frozen_(2013_film)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Snow_Queen

https://andersen.sdu.dk/vaerk/hersholt/TheSnowQueen_e.html

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/a30682/15-frozen-facts-making-of-documentary/

https://andersen.sdu.dk/vaerk/hersholt/TheSnowQueen_e.html

https://www.thegamer.com/disney-30-details-behind-making-frozen-ridiculous-words/

https://www.movieviral.com/2013/10/07/50-things-you-may-not-know-about-disneys-frozen/

Psychology Links:

https://www.fandom.com/articles/psychology-frozen-2-elsa

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-matters-most/201508/healthy-vs-unhealthy-coping-imitate-anna-not-elsa

https://birthorderguy.com/parenting/how-birth-order-affects-personality/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-263B-2546

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzlRCtQ5W8A&ab_channel=CinemaTherapy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9oaURvpEo

Has a song ever transported you back to a time in your childhood? What is your "Once Upon a December?" Join Jessica as she delves into the magic that is memory, and the way Anastasia demonstrates our brain's ability to hold, hide and release things from our pasts. The 90's was obsessed with the concept of repressed memories, and Anastasia was a fantastical and gorgeous way to explore the concept. Of course, an episode wouldn't be complete without a GAME TIME! We'll have some olfactory fun as Sarah makes sense of certain scents. What smells trigger memories for you? Come finish out our exploration of Anastasia with a Journey to the Past, through memory. 

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Psychological Links:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9789-dissociative-amnesia

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1745691619862306#:~:text=More%20than%2020%20years%20ago,active%20process%20known%20as%20repression.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201803/the-most-extraordinary-amnesia

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/02/how-scent-emotion-and-memory-are-intertwined-and-exploited/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201312/why-do-the-songs-your-past-evoke-such-vivid-memories

Welcome to PART TWO of our episode on Ariel from The Little Mermaid! This week, we dive under the surface and into the psychology of Princess Ariel. Jessica walks us through the Freudian concept of the ID, Ego and Super Ego, and investigates what drives Ariel and her original fairy tale counterpart. Both gals discuss how this little mermaid swam away with us, and what happily ever after means for future little mermaids. Splash around with us for Part Two: Ariel, The Little Mermaid. Follow and Interact with us on Insta: @damseldialoguespod Twitter: @DamselDialogues & TheDamselDialogues@gmail.com 

Psychology Reference Links: 

Dahlerup, Pil, et al. “SPLASH!: SIX VIEWS OF ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID.’” Scandinavian Studies, vol. 62, no. 4, 1990, pp. 403–429. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/40919202. Accessed 13 Jan. 2021. 

https://fairytalesandfreud.wordpress.com/2016/12/11/psychoanalysis-and-the-little-mermaid/ 

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/11/the-little-mermaid-at-25-and-the-evolving-definition-of-strong-female/382581/ 

https://www.simplypsychology.org/psyche.html

Arthur and the Invisibles introduces us to Princess Selenia: a "thousand year old teenager" drawn to look 18, voiced by a middle-aged Madonna, and romantically paired with 10-year old Arthur. Yep, you heard that correctly. The central "romance" of this movie is mind-bogglingly weird, a word Jess uses a majestic amount of times in this episode. Sarah explains where this movie came from and how it was made, Jess is grossed out by the WEIRDNESS of the messaging, and both wonder how on earth this movie got made and approved. Join us in our incredulity as we meet and discuss Princess Selenia. Music/SFX Provided by zapsplat.com Historical & Production Links Wikipedia.org https://www.firstshowing.net/2007/arthur-and-the-invisibles-review/ https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/ArthurAndTheInvisibles https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Arthur-et-les-Minimoys#tab=summary

HAVE. YOU. HEARD? The Grand Duchess Anastasia is our princess du jour, and we could not be more excited. Fox's first foray into animation was a big swing, and the results speak for themselves. This film required a 2-parter because of the sheer depth and breadth of the (unspeakably tragic) history behind the very real Romanov family, so join Sarah on a winding, dramatic, and often devastating, Journey to the Past. Follow it up with a discussion of the production and release of the film, and reacquaint yourself with the princess who helped us all to wonder if we, too, could be royal. 

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Belle, Part 2, is HERE!  In pop culture media discussions, "Stockholm Syndrome" is often thrown around when discussing our Belle and her relationship with Beast. But, is that an accurate diagnosis? Come with us as we discuss the very real questions Beauty and the Beast poses: Can someone change a person? Is that something we ever want to try to do? And, of course, what would we diagnose Gaston with? 

More Information Regarding Help for Domestic Violence: https://www.eyeondv.com/

About One Love Foundation: https://www.joinonelove.org/

Founded in 2010 to honor the memory of Yeardley Love, One Love works with students to educate, empower, and activate communities to end relationship violence

Psychology Links:

https://www.bustle.com/p/the-beauty-the-beast-relationship-isnt-stockholm-syndrome-no-matter-how-screwed-up-it-may-be-44217

https://insidethemagic.net/2020/05/therapists-review-disney-relationships-cb1/

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/swim-in-denial/201302/beastly-beauty%3famp   (By Kirby Pharrell, PhD)

www.vice.com/amp/en/article/wnkbgz/how-disneys-beauty-and-the-beast-became-the-darkest-tale-of-all

https://medium.com/@Join1Love/spotting-unhealthy-behaviors-in-beauty-and-the-beast-d9a4a6b6625e

https://www.emedicinehealth.com/what_are_the_nine_traits_of_a_narcissist/article_em.htm

When this world feels oppressive, mean or cruel (gee, what's that like?) it's tempting to imagine another world to which we could escape. Stories like Coraline and James and the Giant Peach mirror those fantasies in a magical, and sometimes grotesque, way, and allow us to envision what could be. There's the good: Giant insects that demonstrate real friendship, a wise cat guide...And there's the bad: A narcissistic spider witch of Romanian lore who traps her prey using their deepest desires, for example. Come along with us as we explore the mythology and legends behind the women of Coraline and James and the Giant Peach, and imagine what could be behind the portal in your own hidden worlds. 

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Links

https://www.ranker.com/list/coraline-beldam/erin-cody

https://www.bustle.com/p/coraline-was-inspired-by-a-folktale-thats-even-creepier-than-neil-gaimans-version-11994869

https://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/beldan/

https://weirdfictionreview.com/2011/11/creepy-classic-lucy-cliffords-the-new-mother/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Gaiman

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-uncanny-valley-4846247

www.007.info

www.roalddahl.com

https://www.learnreligions.com/are-voodoo-dolls-real-95807

https://scaquarium.org/luck-lady-bug/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insects_in_mythology#Symbols,_amulets_and_omens

thepleasantdream.com

https://www.terriwindling.com/blog/2019/08/cats.html

https://basepaws.com/blogs/news/meowgical-mythology-of-cats

https://bnr.bg/en/post/101218868/mice-in-folklore-beliefs-and-traditions

https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/unexplained-phenomena/water-dowsing.htm

In the early aughts, Walt Disney Entertainment tried to step outside of the musical fairytale box they had so successfully built for themselves. Their goal was to use the silver screen to go from Fantasyland to Adventureland! The result? Atlantis: The Lost Empire. While not a success in its time, due to many factors that Sarah delves into in this episode, this film did introduce us to Kida Nedakh, a warrior princess who desperately wants to save her people and culture. There is debate about the film's presentation of a white-savior narrative, and whether the depictions of Kida and the other women in the film are empowering or merely lip service-- and Jessica will delve into all of these questions. (And get a little heated in the process.) Most importantly of all, though, can you recognize Friends quotes when they are translated into Atlantean?

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Historical Links:

https://collider.com/disney-atlantis-the-lost-empire-history-explained/

https://screenrant.com/things-you-never-knew-about-atlantis-the-lost-empire/

https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Kida_Nedakh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantis:_The_Lost_Empire

http://www.atlantisbolivia.org/statementscomparison50points.htm

Psychology Links:

http://jessicastraw.com/2019/01/05/atlantis-the-lost-empire-and-the-white-savior/

https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/downloads/xp68kn49b?locale=en

The Tale of Princess Kaguya is yet another masterpiece from Studio Ghibli, and boy are there many. This one has the distinction, however, of being conceived and written by Isao Takahata, Mayao Hiyazaki's partner in crime. This was the only film Takahata got to make with Studio Ghibli, and the work spanned decades due to his-- creative -- management style. But in the end, the film was gorgeous, and delved into what it means to be human, and all of the emotions and expectations that go along with it. Sarah will explore the history of the original fairy tale: The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, as well as the development of the film. Also, since a Japanese nursery rhyme forms the emotional thesis of the film, our game time tests Sarah's knowledge of our common nursery rhymes. DO YOU KNOW YOURS?

Historical & Production Links:

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/the-tale-of-the-bamboo-cutter-the-history-of-the-folktale/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tale_of_the_Princess_Kaguya_(film)

https://myhuangopinion.wordpress.com/2018/04/27/princess-kaguya-isao-takahata/

Psychology Links:

https://medium.com/@tomhenell/the-difference-between-passion-skill-and-talent-229cacab8a3

morethanabody.org

https://thekittycats.wordpress.com/2015/02/20/the-tale-of-princess-kaguya-nursery-rhyme/

"I have crossed the horizon to find you. I know your name. They have stolen the heart from inside you. But this does not define you. This is not who are you are. You know who you are."

These lyrics and the entirety of Moana illustrate the importance and beauty of truly seeing someone for who they are. Whether in regards to the island of Motunui seeing Moana's true gifts and destiny, or Moana being able to see the truth behind Te Ka's anger, this gorgeous movie holds up empathetic connection as true heroism. Join Sarah as she explores the true myths of the god Maui, and the inspiring production behind Moana, and then come with Jessica as she explores the way this film deals with trauma, truth and connection. 

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Historical Links:

https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/where-is-moana-from/

http://www.keliiskayak.com/legend-of-maui/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/moana-directors-reveal-how-story-changed-950468/

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/11/moana-oceanic-trust-disney-controversy-pacific-islanders-polynesia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moana_(2016_film)

Psychological Links:

https://bust.com/movies/193300-moana-feminized-heroism.html

https://www.anewhopetc.org/post/moana#:~:text=If%20Moana%20went%20to%20therapy%2C%20she%20would%20have%20the%20chance,is%20hers%20and%20hers%20alone.&text=Moana%20has%20to%20process%20her,be%20by%20her%20own%20accord.

https://medium.com/@sarah01890/cw-sexual-assault-db1207b57c3

Jasmine showed kids a whole new world of what a Disney Princess could be. Her awareness of her own sexuality prompts debate— is she an empowering or problematic example for young girls? Jess and Sarah discuss the ways that Jasmine is strong, independent and intelligent, and that her sexuality is just one more part of that. Come explore Jasmine’s legacy for young girls just learning who they are, and how they can fight back against expectations set upon them. She is NOT a prize to be won, and neither are they. Also, GAME TIME! What do YOU look for in a mate, and does it match up to what mating psychology tells us?

Psychology Links:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/after-service/201905/5-things-aladdin-can-teach-us-about-mating-psychology

       Continuing season 1 in animated-fairytale-princess fashion, we decided to cover a young woman who gets little to no recognition. Tiger Lily, from Peter Pan, is not actually a Princess, as Native tribes do not function as a monarchy. So, misnomer alert! But since she is incorrectly called a princess in the film, we thought we’d lift her up. We do our best to call out the ways Peter Pan  presented and codified racist stereotypes of Native Americans in pop culture. We wanted to give Tiger Lily some positive attention as a young Native woman, and honor indigenous peoples that continue to face prejudice, erasure and violence.  

At the end of this episode, we read the book: “Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story,” as well as the author’s note, which details the history and meaning behind the story. If you would like to buy the book you can do so, here: https://www.amazon.com/Fry-Bread-Native-American-Family/dp/1626727465 

Also, we would love to help donate to some Native American non-profits: This one is near and dear to a good friend of mine, who is part Blackfeet. This school teaches kids all subjects in their own language: https://www.pieganinstitute.org/

Next is another amazing organization to which to donate, as they are pivotal in fighting for Indigenous sovereignty and youth education. They were also a force in getting the Native Graves and Repatriation Act passed. They are the oldest non-profit fighting for rights of Native people in the US: https://www.indian-affairs.org/ 

And this is the Navajo Covid 19 Relief Fund:  http://www.nndoh.org/donate.html 

History Links:

http://www.thedisneyfilms.com/2009/12/peter-pan-1953.html http://disneywiz.blogspot.com/2015/08/peter-pan-1953-information.html 

Psychology Links: 

https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Tiger_Lily# https://psyartjournal.com/article/show/rakover-why_wendy_does_not_want_to_be_a_darling_ 

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-jungs-4-major-archetypes-2795439 http://www.native-languages.org/princess.htm 

SomeBODY once told me that Shrek changed the face of animated movies in 2001. They were right! Join us as we discuss the movie that went from outcast to superstar, borne from Jeffrey Katzenberg's well-earned anger at Michael Eisner. 

So. Much. Drama. 

Fiona is a princess unlike any we've seen -- she showed us that Happily Ever After can look different from the usual, and that being yourself is the most beautiful thing to be.  Learn about the different forms of stigma, and how this movie actually is used to TEACH the concept to psychology majors in universities. Then see if you can name all the references in this movie-- there are a whole lot. 

Be an All-Star, and join us in honoring Fiona!

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Historical Links

https://hermoments.com/s/shrek-origin-tillet?as=799&asv=1&bdk=0

https://www.newstalk.com/news/15-years-later-heres-the-history-and-influence-of-shrek-597838

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/64343/15-giant-facts-about-shrek

https://www.ranker.com/list/behind-the-scenes-of-shrek/joesph-langdon

https://www.insider.com/fun-facts-shrek-movie-2019-2#its-part-of-the-library-of-congress-national-film-registry-15

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrek#Production

https://nypost.com/2010/05/16/ugly-green-montrous/

https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/shrek-oral-history

https://variety.com/1999/biz/news/irked-eisner-egged-on-in-katzenberg-trial-1117500043/

Psychology Links

http://kalajmelchiori.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/1/8/12183329/melchiori.mallett.2015.pdf

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_stigma

https://exploringyourmind.com/princess-fiona-is-her-own-heroine/

Oh, the drama. The making of Thief and the Cobbler (or Arabian Knight, depending on the version to which you’re referring) is a roller coaster, more so than any other film we’ve covered this season. Yes, even Black Cauldron. Princess Yum Yum is a gorgeous, smart, proactive princess, but her story has been lost among the betrayal, disappointment and theft that permeated the production and release of her movie. So we are here to reintroduce the world to a fantastic princess who has political aspirations and eyelashes for days. Also, to shake things up, Jess tackles the history, and Sarah does the psychological implications. This episode is one for the books!

History and Production Links

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thief_and_the_Cobbler

https://www.rogerebert.com/features/the-story-of-richard-williams-and-his-unfinished-fairy-tale-the-thief-and-the-cobbler

https://news.avclub.com/they-butchered-richard-williams-the-thief-and-the-cobbl-1837337839

Psychology Links

https://cobblingthecobblers.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2021/02/20/the-thief-and-the-autistic-cobbler/

https://www.verywellmind.com/the-myers-briggs-type-indicator-2795583

https://www.personality-database.com/profile/20420/princess-yum-yum-the-thief-and-the-cobbler-1993-mbti-personality-type

Family Expectations can truly be kooky, spooky, and altogether ooky, and even the most fantastical families have their issues. Join us for Episode 2 of Season 2, as we use The Addams Family and Hotel Transylvania to explore family dynamics. Learn about the history of vampires, goth culture and 1960’s television, while answering the question, “What is normal, anyway?” Wednesday, Morticia and Mavis are this week’s Damsels of Death, and they are dying for you to join us. 

SFX provided by Zapsplat.com 

Pods Used as Ref: 

Mythology & Fiction Explained - Ep. 22: Vampires: A Brief History of Obsession 

Weird History Podcast - Ep. 103: How Gothic Got Goth 

Links: 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-smarts/202004/parental-expectations-the-helpful-and-the-harmful

https://www.melbournechildpsychology.com.au/blog/6-ways-reassurance-can-actually-make-childrens-anxiety-worse/

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/psychology-self/2018/09/childhood-toxic-shame/ 

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-lifespandevelopment/chapter/family-life-and-parenting-styles/

https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-pspp0000079.pdf 

https://filmschoolrejects.com/spooky-relevance-addams-family/ 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/cultural-history-addams-family-180973315/ 

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1620981/trivia/?ref_=tt_trv_trv https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.7227/CST.2.1.5

Our Season 1 focus on animated princesses continues, but today we venture into unknown territory with our first NON-DISNEY PRINCESS! Princess Melisande, from The Flight of Dragons, teaches us much about the creation of our own reality, the need for both inspiration and a logical mind, and the beauty of choosing between two different guys. Join Sarah as she discusses the origin and development of Melisande and her film, and then hop in with Jessica as she delves into the truly meaningful psychological insights this animated made-for-tv fantasy provides. ALSO, WHAT KIND OF DRAGON WOULD YOU BE?

Historical Reference Links:

https://www.midnightonly.com/2015/05/24/the-flight-of-dragons-1982/

https://allthetropes.fandom.com/wiki/The_Flight_of_Dragons

http://www.drawntoimagination.com/2017/04/the-flight-of-dragons.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flight_of_Dragons#Voice_cast

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_climate_change_science#Consensus_begins_to_form,_1980%E2%80%931988

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/WesternAnimation/TheFlightOfDragons

Psychological Reference Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flight_of_Dragons

https://www.tor.com/2016/10/12/the-flight-of-dragons-revisiting-a-forgotten-gem-of-80s-fantasy/

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-collective-unconscious-2671571#:~:text=The%20collective%20unconscious%20is%20a,not%20shaped%20by%20personal%20experience.

Our second two-parter is here! Be our guest for part 1, as we explore the origins and development of our favorite funny girl: Belle, from Disney’s Beauty & The Beast. The success of The Little Mermaid put pressure on Disney to keep their game strong, and BOY did they ever. Sarah will examine the various possible origins of the story, the paradigm-shifting development of this intentionally feminist princess, and the international success that followed. It’s a story of determination, inventiveness, persistence, tragedy and triumph. Come be part of the adventure in the great wide somewhere — the one that gave us our beloved Belle.

Be Out Guest: Insta - @DamselDialoguesPod Twitter  - @DamselDialogues or Email us directly at TheDamselDialogues@gmail.com

Links

https://www.nypl.org/blog/2011/05/09/remembering-year-1991

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/mar/10/beauty-and-the-beast-the-dark-history-of-a-literary-fairytale

https://vistanow.org/34124/uncategorized/a-brief-history-behind-beauty-and-the-beast/

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-39302636

https://theconversation.com/beauty-and-the-beast-was-originally-a-feminist-fable-disguised-as-marriage-guidance-74561

https://medium.com/@bedtimeshortstories/beauty-and-the-beast-short-story-7ad21e34ffbb

https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/beauty-and-the-beast/

https://www.insider.com/beauty-and-the-beast-facts-secrets-2017-3#beauty-and-the-beast-went-on-to-be-first-animated-movie-ever-nominated-for-best-picture-10

https://www.cbc.ca/music/read/beauty-and-the-beast-an-oral-history-of-disney-s-original-1991-hit-song-1.5073833

https://www.revelist.com/movies/belle-beauty-and-the-beast/4905/and-she-also-intended-for-beauty-and-the-beast-to-provide-a-positive-example-to-girls-and-boys/13

https://ohmy.disney.com/insider/2016/01/03/the-beauty-and-the-beast-that-almost-was/

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/mar/13/how-we-made-beauty-and-the-beast

https://www.vulture.com/2019/11/the-beauty-and-the-beast-screening-that-changed-everything.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_and_the_Beast_(1991_film)#Release

DIDN'T THEY ALREADY DO SNOW WHITE?!

Not THIS one, Damsels. The 1993 (in the USA) animated feature "Happily Ever After" was all about Snow White after her princely kiss. Sounds fascinating, no? Well, hang on. This Filmation Studios adventure is less psychological deep dive into the fallacy of happily-ever-after, and more a Saturday Morning Cartoon featuring gender-swapped dwarves and a grumpy smoking owl. Learn about the studio's legal struggles with Disney, the brilliant idea to do a series of Fairy Tale sequels, and the voice cast that far outshines the final product. Then join us as we ACTUALLY explore the concept of "happily ever after," and why humans seem to treat romance as magical, but everything else in life as requiring hard work. 

Production Links:

Oscar Night Opening 1993: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPhB-oxBVoU

Set The Scene Pics: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/gallery/oscars-time-capsule-infamous-1989-422698/22-tom-cruise-and-mimi-rogers

https://movies.fandom.com/wiki/Happily_Ever_After

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/HappilyEverAfter

https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/22/business/media/lou-scheimer-tv-cartoon-producer-dies-at-84.html

https://ew.com/article/1993/06/04/happily-ever-after/

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/WesternAnimation/HappilyEverAfter

http://www.medialaws.eu/disney-and-his-copyright-will-his-characters-live-happily-ever-after/

http://www.nintendoplayer.com/unreleased/happily-ever-after/

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-04-07-ca-1203-story.html

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscars-rob-lowes-snow-white-422225

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happily_Ever_After_(1989_film)

Psychology Links:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-angry-therapist/201803/happily-ever-after-is-bullsht

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happy-together/201710/why-happily-ever-after-doesnt-just-happen

https://www.proflowers.com/blog/happily-ever-after/

https://psychology.berkeley.edu/news/happily-ever-after-your-genes-help-determine-answer

As season 1 continues to explore the history and psychology of our favorite fairy tale princesses, it's time to go from rags to riches with Cinderella. What’s her story? Where did she come from, and where has she taken us? Research into her historical, psychological and mythological context is the name of the game. 

Delve into the damsels that developed our psyches. A pinch of history, a dollop of psychology, and a sprinkle of fairy dust. And, of course, jokes.

Historical Ref Links:

https://www.vox.com/2015/3/15/8214405/cinderella-fairy-tale-history

- Kelsey McKinney

https://www.bostonmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2018/02/15/tbt-cinderella-first-released-in-boston/ - Jessica Citronburg

http://www.frockflicks.com/disney-princess-historical-influences-cinderella-1950-part-2/

https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Cinderella_(1950_film)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(1950_film)#Release

Pysch Ref Links:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-support/201503/why-the-story-cinderella-still-enchants

Rubenstein, Ben. “The Meaning Of The Cinderella Story In The Development Of A Little Girl.” American Imago, vol. 12, no. 2, 1955, pp. 197–205. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/26301488. Accessed 21 Dec. 2020

Panttaja, Elisabeth. “Going up in the World: Class in ‘Cinderella.’” Western Folklore, vol. 52, no. 1, 1993, pp. 85–104. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/1499495. Accessed 21 Dec. 2020

What makes someone a princess? Is it merely a crown, or is it one's inherent goodness/kindness/purity/insert patriarchal positive feminine trait? Well look no further, because you can find the answer in 2002's Princess and the Pea, a "family" feature that illustrates that no matter what you do-- your fate is sealed by your genetics...Ok, so maybe that isn't what Feature Family Films was going for, but it certainly was the message we got. Join Sarah as she discusses the hysterical early versions of the story of The Princess and Pea, and follow along with Jessica as she explores the concept of nature versus nurture, and whether how we were born dictates our lives, or if life experiences forge us into the people we become. And if that gets too deep, cackle with us as Jess tries to guess synonym-replaced movie titles that Sarah conjured up for Game Time.  Come meet Princess Daria, of The Princess and the Pea.  Sound from Zapsplat.com Historical & Production Links https://www.imdb.com https://amp.en.google-info.org/24624474/1/princess-and-the-pea-2002-film.html https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/type0704.html Psychology Links https://www.simplypsychology.org/naturevsnurture.html https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/nature-vs-nurture

A ghost is said to be stuck on this mortal plane due to that ubiquitous phrase, "Unfinished Business." They are trapped, unable to move into the next phase because of something that happened while they were alive. Come with us in our inaugural episode of Season 2, The Damsels of Death, as we explore the unfinished business of Emily in The Corpse Bride, and Aggie Prendergast in Paranorman. Learn about the real origins of witches and zombies, and explore how film has used and changed these concepts to create the pointy hat wearing cacklers and lurching corpses we now know so well. Dig under the surface with us as we learn both Victorian and Jewish death rites, and enjoy the lighter side as we swap fun facts about the production of these two delightful Halloween movies. Welcome to Season 2 of The Damsel Dialogues!

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Links:

https://filmschoolrejects.com/witches-on-screen/

http://www.angelpig.net/victorian/engagement.html

https://stacker.com/stories/13619/history-zombie-movies

http://websites.umich.edu/~engl415/zombies/zombie.html

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/judaism

https://www.verywellhealth.com

https://www.victorianlondon.org/cassells/cassells-35.htm

https://www.funeralbasics.org/do-funerals-still-matter/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/59550/era-body-snatchers

https://www.fxguide.com/quicktakes/the-tech-behind-paranorman/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2016/02/160211-victorian-hair-art-work-jewelry-death-history/

www.arthistory.net/victorian-jet-jewelry/

https://www.history.com/news/post-mortem-photos-history

https://victorianmonsters.wordpress.com/victorian-funerary-practices/

www.amazon.com/Murder-Magic-Medicine-John-Mann/dp/0198507445

Instyle.com

Hayao Miyazaki was, by all accounts, a genius and a trailblazer. Princess Mononoke is an animated masterpiece that forces its audience to question the relationships between humankind, nature and spirituality. Needless to say, this film is not our standard fare, and we couldn't be prouder to feature it in this episode. Meet Princess San, a woman raised with the wolves, who must grapple with her animalistic and humanistic contradictions. She is fierce, she is loyal, and she is, by all accounts, a badass. The star-studded American voice cast is the focus of Game Time, while the film's rich artistry, depth and portrayal of different kinds of female strength is the focus of our discussions. This is Princess Mononoke. 

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History and Development Links

https://soranews24.com/2015/10/28/the-little-known-inspiration-for-princess-mononoke-a-manga-about-a-tribe-in-papua-new-guinea/

https://manga.fandom.com/wiki/Princess_Mononoke

https://screenrant.com/facts-princess-mononoke-japanese-fans-will-know/

https://en.wikipedia.org/

https://screenrant.com/princess-mononoke-trivia-facts-secrets-ghibli-miyazaki/#:~:text=For%20Princess%20Mononoke%2C%20the%20team,Mudmen%20from%20Papua%20New%20Guinea.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Mononoke

https://ghibli.fandom.com/wiki/Princess_Mononoke

https://thepopbreak.com/2017/08/04/1997-20-of-the-best-pop-culture-moments-from-20-years-ago/

Psychological Links

http://www.jurn.org/ejournal/gunston.html

https://leftofwreckage.wordpress.com/2017/03/19/princess-mononoke-struggle-life/

We continue Season 1 with Princess Eilonwy, from the oft-maligned Disney disaster, The Black Cauldron. Eilonwy may seem like a rejected princess, but she truly helped pave the way for some of the most beloved princesses to come. The tumultuous development of the character and the film really encapsulates the phrase, “It can only get better.” Sarah discusses the origin and development of Eilonwy, revealing a rollercoaster production process and a shockingly star-studded animation crew. One of these powerhouse animators is the focus of GAME TIME! CAN YOU NAME THE MOVIE EACH OF HIS ICONIC CHARACTERS IS FROM? Near the end of the episode, Jessica illuminates the way Eilonwy’s portrayal significantly differs between the original book series and the film. We’ll give you a hint: one is a feminist powerhouse, and one... is not. But while The Black Cauldron may be the black sheep of Disney animation, so much good came from this unbeloved princess and her chaotically discombobulated film. 

Historical Reference Links: 

Behind the Scenes Video https://youtu.be/WY3p9B2NFPQ

https://ladiesofcomicazi.com/posts/2013/02/06/what-went-wrong-with-disneys-black-cauldron

https://collider.com/the-black-cauldron-disney-why-it-flopped-controversy-explained/

https://www.tor.com/2015/10/08/a-demoralizing-disaster-disneys-the-black-cauldron/

https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/The_Black_Cauldron

https://www.eightieskids.com/12-shocking-facts-you-never-knew-about-the-black-cauldron/

Psychological Reference Links: 

https://dc.swosu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1020&context=mythlore 

https://books.google.com/books?id=vCaxCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA71#v=onepage&q&f=false 

https://books.google.com/books?id=FZeGol6GICEC&pg=PA77#v=onepage&q&f=false

We're back with another lesser known princess, Princess Irene from The Princess and the Goblin.  While the film may be a small story of goblins and miners, this little lady helps us learn a lot about how we handle belief and privilege.  Join us as Sarah takes us through the mines of the history and production of the film, and Jess shines light on the psychological and social implications of the film.

Historical Reference Links:

https://european-animated-films.fandom.com/wiki/The_Princess_and_the_Goblin

https://www.bustle.com/p/the-princess-the-goblin-is-a-little-known-fairy-tale-thats-filled-with-serious-girl-power-9776100

https://movies.fandom.com/wiki/The_Princess_and_the_Goblin

https://conceptartempire.com/cel-animation/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Princess_and_the_Goblin_(film)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claire_Bloom#Honours

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Kinnear

http://brittanypiper.com/

Psychological Reference Links:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Princess_and_the_Goblin

What do you get when you cross a middle-grade chapter book, an all-star cast, and an adorable mouse? 2008's The Tale of Despereaux, of course! In this rat and mouse infested "tail," we meet two human girls: Princess Pea and Miggery Sow. Their portrayals are rife with stereotypes, and contrast sharply with the well-developed rodents who serve as our protagonists. Sarah will go into the history and production of the film, and Jessica will explore the implications of implicit bias, and how assumption, especially when subconscious, affects lives. And don't forget, GAME TIME! WHAT FOOD WOULD YOUR KINGDOM HONOR, AND WHAT WOULD YOUR MAGICAL FOOD ASSISTANT LOOK LIKE?

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Historical & Production Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tale_of_Despereaux

https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/27/movies/27movi.html?_r=1&ei=5070&emc=eta1

https://www.awn.com/news/mike-johnson-helm-tale-despereaux

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0420238/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

Psychology Links:

https://perception.org/research/implicit-bias/

25 Episodes in, and it’s time to celebrate! We decided that on this holiday weekend (for our US listeners, that is,) we would revel in the Damsels that started us off, and talk about our favorite moments from all our past princesses. We get one minute to talk about each gal from episode 1-25, and honestly, we get a little ferklempt. We’re so happy you’re with us! Join us for this July 4th weekend trip down Memory Lane on this BONUS EPISODE! Music/SFX Provided by zapsplat.com 

GLITTER! HUGS! DANCING! Those are the things that create happiness, right? Well, they are if you ask Princess Poppy, the unwaveringly perky princess in today's episode. Come bop your way through the history of Troll Dolls and the production of the 2016 film, and contemplate with Sarah and Jess what exactly happiness IS. Harvard has some things to say about it! Poppy may be a little much, but she is a great example of resilience in the face of fear, in stark contrast to Justin Trollberlake, also known as Branch. Also, WHICH POP SONG FITS FOR THE MOST AWKWARD AND DANGEROUS SITUATIONS THERE ARE? Get excited for game time. Can't Stop the Feelin'! Historical & Production Links https://trolls.fandom.com/wiki/Trolls https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/09/09/priority-back-1959-fisherman-couldnt-afford-buy-christmas-gift-daughter-carved-doll-imagination-troll-doll/ www.wikipedia.com https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/colorful-history-troll-doll-180974634/ https://nique.net/entertainment/2016/10/28/director-shares-production-magic-behind-trolls/ https://3dtotal.com/news/general/pursuit-happiness-the-making-of-trolls-by-trevor-hogg-dreamworks-animation-cg-movie#article-be-happy https://expertworldtravel.com/norwegian-troll-folklore-mythology/ Psychology Links https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/serious-research-on-happiness https://apnews.com/article/6dab1e79c34e4514af8d184d951f5733

In our fourth episode of Season 1, we focus on a very sleepy fairy tale princess that all of us grew up with. Come along as we dive into all that is Sleeping Beauty. What’s her story? Where did she come from, and where has she taken us? Research into her historical, psychological and mythological context is the name of the game.   Delve into the damsels that developed our psyches. A pinch of history, a dollop of psychology, and a sprinkle of fairy dust. And, of course, jokes.  

Historical Reference Links: 

https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2014/10/06/from-the-vault-the-history-of-sleeping-beauty/ 

http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2012/10/sleeping-beauty-is-based-on-a-story-where-a-married-king-finds-a-girl-asleep-and-cant-wake-her-so-rapes-her-instead/  

https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/type0410.html  

Psychological Reference Links:  

https://thewillowweb.com/2014/05/26/the-underlying-content-of-sleeping-beauty/ 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/lauragrace.net/2015/04/29/the-real-and-alchemical-meaning-of-sleeping-beauty/amp/ 

https://phillyjunginstituteblog.wordpress.com/category/sleeping-beauty/