Lilo & Stitch (2002) Discussion with Jack Martin
In this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I sit down with Jack Martin of Film Feeder to discuss the 2002 Disney animated classic, Lilo & Stitch.
What's The Movie About?
Lilo & Stitch (2002) is a Disney animated classic that tells the tale of a young, lonely Hawaiian girl named Lilo who adopts a small, mischievous blue creature she names Stitch. Stitch would be the perfect pet if he weren't, in reality, a genetic experiment (Experiment 626) who has escaped from an alien planet and crash-landed on Earth. Through her love, faith, and unwavering belief in ohana (the Hawaiian concept of family), Lilo helps unlock Stitch's heart and gives him the ability to care for someone else, all while they try to evade intergalactic capture.
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Chapters
00:10 – Episode Overview and Guest Intro
02:36 – Sinners recommendation
04:37 – Mickey 17 recommendation
10:49 – History with Lilo & Stitch
21:55 - Expectations for the Film
27:16 – Disney+ Changes
31:08 – Animation Style
37:23 – Standout Voice Performances
43:16 – Disney's Creative State & Live-Action Remakes
01:00:16 – The State of Film Criticism
01:09:25 – Things That Didn't Work/Concerns About the Original Film
01:10:01 – The Reworked Climax (Original vs. Post-9/11 Version)
01:14:03 – End Credits Sequence Discussion
01:17:04 – The Theme of Ohana and Family Dynamics
01:23:04 – Grounded Sci-Fi & Slice-of-Life Aspects
01:23:52 – Stitch's Design & Chris Sanders Returning for the Remake
01:25:59 – Easter Egg: Lilo's "Badness Meter" Drawing and Lilo & Stitch 2
01:28:24 – Ratings and Final Thoughts (Non-Spoiler)
01:31:25 – Spoiler Warning
01:31:43 – Stitch's Character Arc
01:33:44 – Lilo & Nani's Dynamic
01:35:57 – Hawaii, Elvis, and Cultural Representation
01:45:47 – Final Thoughts and Outro
01:45:59 – Put Stitch in Poor Things!
01:46:47 – Where to Follow Me & Austin B Media
01:47:08 – Patreon Plugs
01:47:57 – Where to Follow Jack & Film Feeder
01:50:40 – Sign-off
Where to Watch Lilo & Stitch (2002)
Where to Watch Our Recommendations
Jack's recommendation - Sinners is now in theaters.
My recommendation - Mickey 17 is available to rent or purchase on the digital movie retailer of your choice.
Where to Follow Austin B Media
Where to Follow Jack & Film Feeder
Until next time!
