Is The Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney’s Most Ambitious Film? | Movie of the Year

🎬 Listen Now! Dive into Disney’s boldest animated film on the Movie of the Year Podcast! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the 1996 adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a film that pushed the boundaries of what Disney animation could tackle.
🌟 Why The Hunchback of Notre Dame Is a Disney Masterpiece... or IS it?!
Religion & Faith: How the film explores faith as both a refuge and a tool for oppression, with Judge Frollo embodying religious hypocrisy and the cathedral offering sanctuary.
Sensuality & Desire: A look at Disney’s audacious portrayal of adult themes, from Frollo’s lust in “Hellfire” to Esmeralda’s complex character.
Alan Menken’s Score: How the operatic music elevates the emotional stakes of the story, blending liturgical elements with Broadway-style grandeur.
🏙️ Why Urban Audiences Should Revisit It: This film’s darker tone and mature themes resonate with those familiar with the complexities of modern life, spirituality, and relationships.
🎧 Listen to the Podcast: With insights from co-panelist Andy Nelson (host of Marvel Movie Minute), this episode explores how The Hunchback of Notre Dame mirrors epic storytelling and complex characters found in superhero films.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
The dual nature of faith in the story
Esmeralda as a groundbreaking Disney heroine
The cultural impact of Alan Menken’s transformative score
👉 Join the Conversation: Leave a comment and share your thoughts on this daring Disney classic! What themes stood out to you? How do you think The Hunchback of Notre Dame compares to other Disney films?
📲 Stream the Podcast now and discover new layers to this underrated Disney masterpiece.

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R.I.P. David Ogden Stiers and Tony Jay The Archdeacon and Judge Frollo are now in Heaven 😢😢😭😭😭😭

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I usually Watched Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame 1 and 2 in 🇺🇲English and Spanish 🇲🇽