Just when they thought they were out, Musker &amp; Clements are called back in to helm 2009's The Princess and the Frog. After 7 years in directorial semi-retirement, John and Ron bring Disney animated films back to its musical roots in this historic fairytale starring Disney's first Black princess.James III (<a href="https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast">Black Men Can’t Jump In Hollywood</a>) joins this week to discuss the missteps, Keith David’s body of work, how cool Louis the jazz loving alligator is and more! <a href="http://www.patreon.com/blankcheck">Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes</a>.Follow us @blankcheckpod on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blankcheckpod/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@blankcheckpod?xmt=AQGzctAh4mbWTwYzCV1pzNT6AMV9o99EOfymi8TLR5mTde0">Threads</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blankcheckpodcast/">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://x.com/blankcheckpod?lang=en">X</a>!<a href="https://kinshipgoods.com/blankcheck">Buy some real nerdy merch</a>.Connect with other Blankies on our <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/blankies/s/gpcOkQr8Sv">Reddit</a> or <a href="https://discord.gg/blankies">Discord</a>For anything else, check out <a href="https://www.blankcheckpod.com/">BlankCheckPod.com</a>  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors' complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. Produced by Ben Hosley.