Bolt

Episode Summary


Erin and Rachel discuss Bolt (2008), a lesser known film
about a dog who thinks he’s a super hero. Under new leadership,
Disney Animation Studios starts to come out of their slump with
this film that some people found boring (Erin) and others found
heartwarming (Rachel). 


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