Lilo & Stitch (2002) - w/ Whistler the Deer on Enduring Love & Ohana

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Whistler the Deer joins Melvin to discuss a much loved early 2000's Disney animated feature, Lilo & Stitch! With the live-action adaptation bringing new life to the franchise, the two dive headfirst into the story that started it all, discussing their love for its mix of comedy and drama and the importance of "Ohana"! 

Topics:

• Editor's Note: No Patreon Exclusive discussion! But, I do intend to trim this episode down from its original 1:26:55 length, so if you want to hear the UNCUT version, tune in on Patreon here!
• SolSilver shares about his faith, how he became interested in fursuiting, and what he's trying to do with his online fursona, Whistler.
• Celebrating the impressive art direction and animation of the film.
• Talking Ohana.
• Melvin, "Kids deserve good movies, too!"
• The relationship between Lilo and Nani.
• There isn't really a villain in Lilo & Stitch other than circumstance.
• Enduring love; voluntarily maintaining an other-oriented hope.

Recommendations:

• Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) (Movie)
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) (Movie)
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) (Movie)
• The Iron Giant (1999) (Movie)

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