As the year comes to an end, Clare and Alaina reflect on the best movies that have been released in 2021. We also take time to assess how Covid-19 has impacted the box office this year. Despite steady covid numbers, we saw movies like Spider-Man: No Way Home and Shang-Chi top the box office. This is also a year that indicates streaming and the theater-going experience can coexist. As for the quality of movies, Clare and Alaina agree that it's been an incredible movie year. With so many good movies out, Clare and Alaina have no movies that overlap in their top 5 list. Come listen to Clare and Alaina discuss their favorite movies. Find out how many movies from our list you’ve seen. If you haven't seen any, you may find yourself discovering a new favorite! Stay safe, and Happy New Year from your pals, Clare and Alaina. 

Movies Mentioned 
#5 
Clare’s Pick: CODA: 3.24-5.48
Alaina’s Pick: Psych 3: This is Gus: 5.48-9.53
#4
Clare’s Pick: The Novice: 9.53-12.41
Alaina’s Pick: Judas and the Black Messiah: 12.41-17.06
#3
Clare’s Pick: Spencer: 17.06-21.35
Alaina’s Pick: Pig: 21.35-27.50
#2
Clare’s Pick: The Rescue: 27.50-34.43
Alaina’s Pick: Shiva Baby: 34.43-41.41
#1
Clare’s Pick: Tick, Tick. . . Boom!: 41.41-44.48
The Power of the Dog: 44.48-51.00

Intro and outro music:
Kevin MacLeod. "Dark Hallway". 2008

Top 5 Movies Of 2021, Ranked

What time is it? Time for a follow-up episode of Disney Original Movies. In this fabulous episode, we discuss classics like Cheetah Girls, High School Musical 2, and Wendy Wu. Listen to us evaluate the central friend/family dynamics within each movie. We found that HSM2’s gave secondary characters more room to breathe in a less Troy and Gabrilla focused movie.  In Wendy Wu, we were able to appreciate the cultural impact Shen had on each member of the Wu family. Finally, in Cheetah Girls, we questioned why Aqua’s character arc is being brave enough to take the subway, while the others are given closure to layered family problems. Is your taste in Disney Originals more niche? Fear not, we can work this out. If you like the more off-the-beaten-path movies, we spend time unraveling the enigma that is Minutemen. Finally, we do a deep dive into the surprisingly philosophical movie Pixel Perfect, about the band Zetta Bytes who hit it big when Loretta, a holographic AI, joins the band. When Loretta has an identity crisis, she decides she’s gotta go her own way and disappears into the internet before a big gig. Come join Clare and Alaina as we discuss these movies, and so much more! 

Movies Mentioned
The Cheetah Girls:  1.28-21.06
Pixel Perfect: 21.06-39.11
Wendy Wu Homecoming Warrior: 39.11-53.05
High School Musical 2: 53.05-1:23.59
MinuteMen: 1:23.59-1:41.25

Intro and outro music: 
Kevin MacLeod. "Dark Hallway". 2008

Disney Channel Original Movies Part 2

Avid movie lovers Clare and Alaina discuss five movies from different topics every episode. The topics range from classic film genres, like horror, romance, drama, and science fiction, to more specific subjects that center around certain directors and production companies.

Disney Channel Original Movies Part 2

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