Ink and Paint: A Journey Through the Disney Animated Classics

In the second half of our two-part look at ‘Fantasia’, Daniel is once again joined by composer and conductor Ashlee Clapp to talk about the second act of the concert feature, including ‘Dance of the Hours’ and ‘Night on Bald Mountain’, its troubled release and eventual redemption.

For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-6-fantasia-part-2

Daniel is joined by esteemed American art historian Dr Carmenita Higginbotham to discuss one of the most beloved of the Disney classics, ‘Dumbo’. They talk about its representation of race, gender and class, how ‘Dumbo’s’ coming-of-age narrative relates to the wider Disney canon, and how to make sense of the controversial final act.

For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-7-dumbo

Daniel is joined by social historian Frank Golding to look at Disney’s swashbuckling adventure 'Peter Pan', discuss the real experiences of children removed from their families, the complex roles of mothers and fathers in a child’s life, and the reality of never wanting to grow up.

For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-14-peter-pan

Daniel is joined by composer and conductor Ashlee Clapp in the first part of their conversation on the monolithic animated classic ‘Fantasia’, looking at its development and the first act of the film, including ‘The Nutcracker Suite’ and ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’.

For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-5-fantasia-part-1

Daniel is joined by production designer, architect and fashion designer Eugyeene Teh to discuss the groundbreaking Disney classic 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians', how it draws from contemporary influences for its dynamic new look, and how the Xerox process changed animation forever.

For extensive show notes and rare images, visit https://www.inkandpaint.com.au/episode-18-one-hundred-and-one-dalmations