The Incredibles

Episode Summary


Family superhero saga, The Incredibles (2004), was another
smash hit for Pixar. Although fun to watch, the focus on a middle
aged male protagonist leads Erin and Rachel to ask once again,
who is this movie really for?


Episode Bibliography


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Desowitz, B. (2004, November 5). Brad Bird & Pixar Tackle
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Moriarity. (2004, November 5). AICN Animation Double-Header!
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Otto, J. (2004, November 4). Interview: Brad Bird. IGN.
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Patrizio, A. (2005, March 9). An Interview with Brad Bird.
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Rouner, J. (2014, June 23). 5 Ways The Incredibles Is Ayn
Randian Propaganda. HoustonPress.
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Sonnack, M. (2021, December 19). The Incredibles' Rejected
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