Popcorn Podcast

Moana: culturally important, but does it prove it's worth a reimagining?

July 10, 2026·1h 20m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Make way for our review of the Disney live-action reimagining of Moana, with special guest Justin Hill. Starring Catherine Laga’aia and Dwayne Johnson, Moana follows the adventurous, strong-willed daughter of a Polynesian village chief who sets sail to save her island. Justin and Tim go beyond the reef to discuss everything from how significant and beautiful the Polynesian culture is represented to the divisive discourse about this film even existing. From Catherine's star-making performance to Dwayne's potential miscasting, the wigs, the CGI, the music and the action, Tim and Justin leave no coconut unopened in this in depth conversation for any fan or foe of this controversial remake.More Popcorn: Listen to Justin Hill Plus OneDoes Disney’s Snow White have too many princess problems?Does Disney's live-action Mulan live up to the original animation?Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends.Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack.Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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