<p>On this episode of Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily are joined by film critics Josh Spiegel and Scott Renshaw to discuss Pixar’s emotional adventure about Carl Fredricksen, a widowed balloon salesman who lifts his house into the sky in search of Paradise Falls only to discover an unexpected stowaway along the way.</p><br><p>The group breaks down the film’s famous opening montage, its unusual elderly protagonist, and why <em>Up</em> represents a key moment in Pixar’s late-2000s creative peak. They also explore the movie’s legacy, its Best Picture nomination, and why its blend of grief, humor, and adventure still resonates.</p><br><p>Follow the show and guests:</p><p>Podcast Like It’s…</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeits/</p><p>Phil Iscove</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscove/</p><p>Emily St. James</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjams/</p><br><p>Josh Spiegel &amp; Scott Renshaw Podcast:</p><p>Mousterpiece Melodies </p><p>https://mousterpiecemelodies.podbean.com/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>