Hercules (1997) | Underrated Disney Renaissance

About this episode

The episode discusses the film Hercules and its place in the Disney Renaissance, exploring why it is often overlooked despite its unique style and themes.

Hercules was Disney's aggressively stylized, gospel-infused, pop-myth remix of the Greek legend. It also under-performed in the eyes of the studio and is often seen as one of the lesser entries in the Renaissance. Like any Disney movie, it has its fans, but why isn't it better remembered? Guest Adam Hecht returns to weigh in. ___ Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetter Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_official X: https://x.com/WWIBpodcast Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!

People in this episode

Host: Why Wasn't It Better?

Guest: Adam Hecht

Topics covered

• Disney movies
• animation
• film reviews
• Greek mythology
• underrated films

Keywords

• Hercules
• Disney Renaissance
• animation
• film review
• Greek mythology
• underrated films
• Adam Hecht

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney

Books & works: Hercules

Places: Greek

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