Monsters, Inc.

Episode Summary


Join Erin and Rachel on the Scare Floor for a discussion of
Monsters, Inc. (2001). The impressive animation, clever world
building, strong performances, and high joke density adequately
compensate for some outdated fatphobic, classist, and misogynist
beats. Under director Pete Docter, Pixar has officially hit their
stride with this critically acclaimed box office smash. 


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