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Hi, I'm Edison and I'm a first-year student at Duke taking WR101 Decoding Disney. 


My favorite Disney movie is probably Cars 1, but the Toy Story movies are pretty close behind. In general, I enjoy movies where animals or inanimate objects live in a human-like world and have interactions with humans, whilst still meeting the requirements of their anatomy. Disney is very good at making these kinds of movies, and I would love to do a deeper analysis of these movies throughout the course.

Cars perfectly encompasses these aspects. Lightning McQueen speaks with the other cars in English, has emotions, and competes in spectator events just like humans do. While doing all of this, he and the other cars are responsible for getting their tires changed, refueling, and other car-related tasks. Beyond these amusing details, Cars also contains many thrilling, clutch moments, and a heartwarming underdog story that ties it all together into one masterpiece of a movie.

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  1. Derek DeliberatesJanuary 23, 2021 at 2:57 PM

    Hi Edison! I also love movies where animals or inanimate objects are somewhat personified— "Cars 1" is an obvious example, but aside from that, the "Toy Stories" series has always been one of my favorite watches; as a child watching those movies, I began to explore the depths of my imagination and probe into my own life, wondering if my own toys had their own, personified life. I look forward to getting to know you!

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  2. Lisa AndresJanuary 24, 2021 at 9:36 AM

    Hi Edison! Welcome! :)
    You're so right about how Disney excels at making movies with anthropomorphized animals and objects -- it started in Snow White and has pretty much become a staple of their films -- and Pixar, too! I love the (sort of?) joking viral post about how all of Pixar is basically "What if X had feelings?" We'll actually be watching Cars at the end of the semester, so can't wait to hear your thoughts!

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  3. Katy TurnerJanuary 24, 2021 at 10:36 PM

    Hi! I have to be honest I remember watching Cars growing up but I don't remember anything about the movie. Pixar is always a hit so I bet it will be great! I'm glad its on our semester list so that I get to see it and remember it again! Toy Story is also a favorite of mine as well though! I'm pretty sure it is the only series where I enjoyed the THIRD sequel! I was pretty impressed they made an interesting plot by the fourth movie, because I love Forky so much and thought he was hilarious! Excited to work with you this semester!

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