
Hey, Alley Cats - Who Stans ’50s Culture?!
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07/12/21 • 66 min
Are you in need of a movie that mixes the 1950s and bowling? Well, at the start of the new millennium, Disney gave you just want you needed! In this episode, we revisit a DCOM you've probably never heard of, Alley Cats Strike (2000). Tune in as we discuss how queer the two main characters should be, the history of bowling, how much we resonate with the parents of children's movies, and more!
This episode was edited by Micky. Logo by Micky. Music by Michelle. For business inquiries and fan rants, please email [email protected]. In between episodes, find us on Instagram @takingtvtooseriously.
Are you in need of a movie that mixes the 1950s and bowling? Well, at the start of the new millennium, Disney gave you just want you needed! In this episode, we revisit a DCOM you've probably never heard of, Alley Cats Strike (2000). Tune in as we discuss how queer the two main characters should be, the history of bowling, how much we resonate with the parents of children's movies, and more!
This episode was edited by Micky. Logo by Micky. Music by Michelle. For business inquiries and fan rants, please email [email protected]. In between episodes, find us on Instagram @takingtvtooseriously.
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