Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: The History of FilmDistrict

Mr. Coat looks at the short-lived history of FilmDistrict, which showed a lot of promise with its releases of auteur films and horror movies, and why it quickly faded away.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: The Availability of Director's Cuts

Mr. Coat looks at how directors are able to release the preferred versions of their movies following the theatrical release, including locating lost footage and working with studios.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: The History of IMAX

Mr. Coat looks at how IMAX has evolved from showing short documentaries to Disney animated movies to now every big blockbuster on its enormous screens.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Curious George

Mr. Coat explains the lasting appeal and history of Margret and H.A. Rey's popular children's character, the troublemaking monkey Curious George, from his first books to the animated adaptations.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Adapted Screenplays

Mr. Coat names his favourite screenplays based on pre-existing material like books and plays, including stories about sharks, gangsters and romances.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: The Fantasy and Sci-Fi Movie Wars of Summer 1982

Mr. Coat looks at how the summer of 1982 brought audiences a new science-fiction or fantasy movie every week and how many them succeeded in transporting them to other worlds.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best "Treehouse of Horror" Segments

Mr. Coat names his favourite segments from the Simpsons' popular Halloween specials, from original horror/sci-fi stories to parodies, and also brings in a few guests to give their picks.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: The History of Warner Independent Pictures

Mr. Coat looks at Warner Bros's short-lived attempt at an independent film label, including its releases of acclaimed French movies, possible Oscar contenders and Richard Linklater films.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Brenda Chapman

Mr. Coat looks at the career of Brenda Chapman, a director and story artist who has played a key role in several beloved animated films at Disney, DreamWorks and other studios.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Disney's The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

Mr. Coat reviews the Disney animated classic The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad for its 75th anniversary and explains how it successfully adapts the classic stories Wind in the Willows and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - The Riddler (Batman)

Mr. Coat looks at the creation of Batman's iconic puzzle-obsessed villain The Riddler and his various media portrayals, from the classic television series to Jim Carrey and Paul Dano's takes.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: The History of the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar

Mr. Coat looks at the Academy Awards category that honours screenplays based on pre-existing material, including some of the inspired nominations and the head-scratchers.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Tom Hanks Performances

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite performances from Tom Hanks, including a drunken baseball manager, a tired World War II soldier and an animated cowboy toy.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Donkey (Shrek)

Mr. Coat talks about what makes Donkey from Shrek such an endearing character and what Eddie Murphy brought to the role of the Scottish ogre's loyal companion.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: When Tom Rothman Ran 20th Century Fox

Mr. Coat looks at what defined Tom Rothman's tenure running 20th Century Fox, from the several hits he greenlit to his divisive contributions to the studio's superhero movies.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: The History of GKIDS

Mr. Coat looks at how the independent distributor GKIDS has brought attention to acclaimed international animated movies, from small Irish productions to the Studio Ghibli library.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Cyrano de Bergerac

Mr. Coat looks at the classic swashbuckling character Cyrano de Bergerac, known for his romantic poetry and big nose, and the various adaptations of Edmond Rostand's famous play over the years.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: The History of New World Pictures

Mr. Coat looks at the B-movie studio founded by Roger Corman, which brought all sorts of low-budget horror and exploitation films to audiences, along with critically acclaimed classics from foreign directors.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Andrew Chesworth

Mr. Coat looks at the impressive career of animator Andrew Chesworth, including his contributions to Disney hits and his own independent animated shorts like The Brave Locomotive.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Production Company Logos

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite production company logos, ranging from ones with hummable fanfares to featuring recognisable characters.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: The History of The Ladd Company

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Alan Ladd, Jr's production company and the various Oscar winning dramas, cult science-fiction films and wacky comedies he greenlit.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Saving Private Ryan

Mr. Coat reviews Steven Spielberg's critically-acclaimed World War II movie Saving Private Ryan, which would change the way that war's battles would be depicted in film.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Foghorn Leghorn

Mr. Coat looks at, I say, looks at the various appearances of legendary Looney Tunes rooster Foghorn Leghorn, from the original Robert McKimson cartoons to his questionable commercial endorsements.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: When Amy Pascal Ran Sony Pictures

Mr. Coat looks at Amy Pascal's tenure running Columbia Pictures and then Sony Pictures and how a Seth Rogen comedy caused it to end.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Wallace and Gromit

Mr. Coat looks at how Nick Park's cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit have brought joy to viewers with their several stop-motion adventures over the years.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: The History of Morgan Creek Entertainment

Mr. Coat looks at how Morgan Creek Productions made a name for themselves with movies featuring an unusual baseball team, a wacky pet detective, a new take on Robin Hood and several entries in the Exorcist franchise.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Sheep in the Big City

Mr. Coat reviews Mo Willems's Cartoon Network series Sheep in the Big City and explains why its delightful use of silly puns, fake commercials and wacky storylines deserves more attention.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: The History of Warner Bros Family Entertainment

Mr. Coat looks at that time Warner Bros started a label for family movies, both theatrical and direct-to-video, and why it was eventually phased out.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at HBO's Band of Brothers

Mr. Coat reviews the World War II mini-series Band of Brothers, produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, which depicted the Easy Company military unit's efforts in Europe.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: The Rise and Fall of Brett Ratner

Mr. Coat looks at how Brett Ratner went from being an in-demand, albeit critically derided, director and producer to seeing his Hollywood career end.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

Mr. Coat reviews Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, which succeeded in taking the Mystery Gang to new places as they deal with the various monsters scaring up their town of Crystal Cove.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: The History of Fox Atomic

Mr. Coat looks at 20th Century Fox's short-lived label Fox Atomic, which produced horror movies and comedies for teenagers and young adults, and why it did not last long.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Names You May Recognise in the Dexter's Laboratory Credits

Mr. Coat names some of the people who were involved in the creation of Dexter's Laboratory and then went on to have successful careers working on movies or even making their own shows.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: The History of the Razzie Awards

Mr. Coat looks at how the Golden Raspberry Awards have attempted to name the worst movies and performances of the year, but mostly just beat a tired joke to the ground.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Bugs Bunny

Mr. Coat looks at some of Bugs Bunny's most iconic cartoons and appearances and explains what makes Warner Bros's legendary mascot a comedy superstar.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: The History of Gramercy Pictures

Mr. Coat looks at how Gramercy Pictures hopped from company and company and released its share of offbeat films, including Coen Brothers classics and early movies from Kevin Smith and Michael Moore.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Puss in Boots (Shrek)

Mr. Coat looks at the various appearances of DreamWorks's version of Puss in Boots, including his adventures with Shrek and his spin-off movies.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: The History of Franchise Pictures

Mr. Coat looks at how Franchise Pictures gained a reputation for producing actors' pet projects and then eventually found itself sued for fraud thanks to one infamous flop.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: The Rise and Fall of Scott Rudin

Mr. Coat looks at the career of movie producer Scott Rudin, who went from producing hits like The Addams Family and The Social Network to finally getting comeuppance for his behaviour.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: The History of the Best Live-Action Short Oscar

Mr. Coat looks at how the Academy Awards category honouring live-action short films has evolved since its creation in 1932 as well as some of the big names who have been recognised.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: Oscar Predictions 2024

Mr. Coat predicts what will win at this year's Oscars, including how many categories Oppenheimer might win and whether a spider or a heron will triumph in Best Animated Feature.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Once Upon a Studio

Mr. Coat reviews the celebratory Disney short Once Upon a Studio and explains why this massive cross-over of Walt Disney Animation's legendary characters got such a positive response.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: The History of Blumhouse Productions

Mr. Coat looks at how Jason Blum's production company has grown to become the home of several successful horror movies, popular franchises and acclaimed Oscar winners, many with economical budgets.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: The Negative Influence of Rage Bait (800th Episode Special!)

Mr. Coat discusses the rise of rage bait and his concerns regarding the unfortunate and manipulative influence that certain YouTube channels and social media users can have on viewers.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Beatles Movies

Mr. Coat looks at the movies that the four Beatles appeared in together, including the influential musical comedy escapades of A Hard Day's Night and the animated landmark Yellow Submarine.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Martin Scorsese Movies

Mr. Coat names his favourite movies directed by Martin Scorsese, including the various genres he has explored and his many collaborations with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Movies of Judd Apatow

Mr. Coat looks at the career of Judd Apatow and his particular style of comedy directing, which includes a mix of humour and sentiment, leading roles for rising stars and plenty of ad-libbing.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: Movie Studio Box-Office Report Card 2023

Mr. Coat looks back at how Hollywood fared at the box-office last year, including popular video game movies, a mixed bag of superhero movies and the tentpoles with ballooning budgets.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: The History of CBS Films

Mr. Coat looks at CBS's three attempts to start a movie production company (Cinema Center Films, CBS Theatrical Films and CBS Films) and why they ended up so short-lived.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - The Mask

Mr. Coat looks at the history and evolution of The Mask and how this wacky magical artifact brought its zaniness to comic books, a hit movie and an animated series.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: The Top 11 Best Animated Movies of 2023

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite animated movies of the year, ranging from cute and cuddly adventures to action-packed spectacles.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: The History of Touchstone Pictures

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Disney's mature film label Touchstone Pictures and how it helped the Mouse House succeed with star-driven comedies, unique animated movies and popular action movies.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Pee-Wee Herman

Mr. Coat looks at the history and development of Paul Reubens's iconic comic creation Pee-Wee Herman, a child-like character who excitedly goes on all sorts of wacky adventures.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Eddie Murphy Performances

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite movie roles of Eddie Murphy's, from an animated dragon to various characters under heavy makeup to a musical superstar.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Movies of Danny DeVito

Mr. Coat looks at how Danny DeVito created his own identifiable comedic style with the movies he directed, ranging from Throw Momma to the Train to Matilda.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Disney Animation Villains

Mr. Coat counts down the Disney animated villains who have stood out to him the most, from magical con artists to vicious rulers.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at 2011's The Muppets

Mr. Coat reviews the Muppet movie from 2011, which returned Jim Henson's iconic creations to the big screen, complete with a new Muppet and more catchy songs.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: The History of Concert Films

Mr. Coat looks at the evolution of the concert film and the variety of singers and musicians, including the Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, Andre Rieu and Miley Cyrus, who have used them to bring their concerts to fans worldwide.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Sylvester the Cat

Mr. Coat looks at some of the most notable appearances of Sylvester the Cat, a legendary Looney Tunes character with an appetite for birds and mice.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: The History of Dimension Films

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Dimension Films, Miramax's genre film label, which became known for horror movies, gross-out comedies and even family films about spy kids.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Angus MacLane

Mr. Coat looks at the incredible career of animator/director Angus MacLane, including his contributions to Pixar classics and his role in developing and evolving Buzz Lightyear.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: The History of Cinergi Pictures

Mr. Coat looks at the short-lived history of Andrew Vajna's Cinergi Pictures, which produced a number of hits and flops for Disney, the third Die Hard movie and an unfinished Bruce Willis comedy.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Cinderella

Mr. Coat explains what makes the classic fairy tale Cinderella one that continues to appeal and look at multiple variations of this magical story.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Disney's Fantasia

Mr. Coat reviews Disney's Fantasia and Fantasia 2000, featuring multiple remarkable pieces of animation that perfectly combine classical music with amazing artistry.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: Why is Hanna-Barbera So Appealing?

Mr. Coat provides a quick history of Hanna-Barbera and what makes their iconic characters, from Yogi Bear to George Jetson, so appealing across several generations.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to the New Star Trek Movies

Mr. Coat reviews the three recent Star Trek movies and how the filmmakers successfully revived the original Enterprise crew with exciting stories, amazing action and great character moments.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: The History of 3D Movies

Mr. Coat looks at how audience interest in 3D movies has gone up and down, along with several of the most notable examples of the eye-popping format.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Movies of John Hughes

Mr. Coat looks at the career of John Hughes and the various beloved teen movies, popular comedies and slapstick family films he brought to screens.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Chip and Dale

Mr. Coat looks at the various appearances of the Disney chipmunks Chip 'n' Dale, including their conflicts with Pluto and their crime solving adventures.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Disney's Amphibia

Mr. Coat reviews the Disney animated show Amphibia, created by Matt Braly, about a Thai-American teenager and her friends being magically transported to a world of frogs.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: The History of Jerry Bruckheimer Films

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Jerry Bruckheimer Films, noted for the many successful action spectacles the mega-producer has made for Disney and Paramount.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Toy Story 2 Video Game

Mr. Coat reviews the Toy Story 2 video game, in which you play as Buzz Lightyear travelling through the city to save his friend Woody.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of PG-13 Horror Movies

Mr. Coat explains why, while gorier horror movies are certainly effective, PG-13 horror movies often don't deserve the stigma they get from the genre's fans.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: When Disney Bought ABC

Mr. Coat looks at Disney's long association with the ABC television network and what happened after it became part of the Mouse House.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: Is Raja Gosnell Really the Worst Director?

Mr. Coat looks at the career of Raja Gosnell, the director of critically hated movies like Scooby-Doo, The Smurfs and Home Alone 3, and whether he deserves his reputation.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: The Rise of Chris Meledandri

Mr. Coat looks at the incredible career of Chris Meledandri and how his time working as an independent producer and at 20th Century Fox led to the success of Illumination Entertainment.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to the Animated Scrat Shorts

Mr. Coat reviews Blue Sky's animated shorts starring their famous acorn-hunting mascot Scrat, which show why we will always remember him.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: The History of Alliance Films

Mr. Coat looks at what made Alliance Films one of Canada's most successful movie distributors and its later acquisitions by eOne and Hasbro.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Super Mario Games

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite Nintendo video games featuring their iconic mascot Mario and his various adventures in the Mushroom Kingdom.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: The Politics of Animated Disney Movies

Mr. Coat explains how political themes have always been ingrained in Disney's animated movies, ranging from stories of discrimination to historical parallels.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to James Cameron

Mr. Coat looks at what makes James Cameron one of the most exciting movie directors of the last forty years, with his amazing technical breakthroughs and incredible attention to detail.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - The Genie

Mr. Coat explains how Robin Williams and the Disney artists created the iconic shape-shifting Genie in the animated classic Aladdin and what made him so memorable.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: How to Write a Compelling Romance

Mr. Coat gives examples of love stories that made him care about the main characters, along with romances he found boring and unnecessary.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Milo Murphy's Law

Mr. Coat reviews Disney's Milo Murphy's Law, the second animated show from the creators of Phineas and Ferb, about an optimist who deals with everything going wrong.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: The History of Fox Searchlight Pictures

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Fox Searchlight Pictures, the now Disney-owned independent film label that has excited viewers with charming crowd-pleasers, auteur-driven passion projects and British imports.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at The Chronicles of Narnia

Mr. Coat looks at C.S. Lewis's popular fantasy book series The Chronicles of Narnia and the various adaptations, which transported the young heroes to a magical world full of talking animals and wicked witches.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: Which Happy Madison Actors Deserve Dramatic Roles?

Mr. Coat gives suggestions of actors in the Happy Madison family who deserve the opportunity to play more serious roles.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: The History of Castle Rock Entertainment

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Rob Reiner's production company, which has entertained viewers with Stephen King adaptations, Billy Crystal comedies and a popular NBC sitcom.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Dick Dastardly

Mr. Coat looks at the various schemes of the fiendish Dick Dastardly, the most iconic villain in the Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Universe.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: The History of Happy Madison Productions

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Adam Sandler's production company, its various comedy hits and failures and move from Sony to Netflix.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Movies of Robert Zemeckis

Mr. Coat looks at the career of Robert Zemeckis, a director with a limitless imagination who has proven what visual effects are capable of in movies like Back to the Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Forrest Gump.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: The History of the Best International Feature Oscar

Mr. Coat looks at the history of the Oscar created to honour world cinema, including the incredible movies that have won, the category's strange rules and its various changes.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: Oscar Predictions 2023

Mr. Coat tries to predict this year's Oscar winners, including how many categories hit movies like Everything Everywhere All at Once and Elvis might win.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at A Star is Born

Mr. Coat reviews all of the film versions of Hollywood's favourite story A Star is Born, from March and Gaynor to Cooper and Gaga.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: The History of Orion Pictures

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Orion Pictures, a studio that went from releasing multiple hits and Oscar winners to facing bankruptcy.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Mickey Mouse Works

Mr. Coat reviews the One Saturday Morning cartoon Mickey Mouse Works and the delightfully funny adventures it created for Mickey, Goofy, Donald and other iconic Disney characters.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: The History of the Best Visual Effects Oscar

Mr. Coat looks at the various winners of the Best Visual Effects Oscar and pays tribute to the incredible, groundbreaking work of these talented artists who showed us the seemingly impossible.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: Movie Directors Who Deserve a Comeback

Mr. Coat lists off directors who have not directed a major movie in years and don't deserve to be ignored or sent to "director's jail."

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: The History of Movie Colourization

Mr. Coat looks at why companies sought to colourize black-and-white movies for potential viewers and explains why he's opposed to the process.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: Movie Studio Box-Office Report Card 2022

Mr. Coat reveals the box-office hits and flops of the major Hollywood studios last year, including long-awaited sequels, potential franchise starters and profitable horror movies.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: The History of Smell-O-Vision

Mr. Coat looks into how movies, television shows and theme parks have attempted to bring smells to viewers, with Smell-O-Vision, Odorama and other methods.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Miss Trunchbull (Matilda)

Mr. Coat looks at one of Roald Dahl's most famous villains, the horrid school headmaster Miss Agatha Trunchbull from Matilda, and her later movie depictions.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: The Top 16 Best Animated Movies of 2022

Mr. Coat names the animated movies that most delighted and entertained him this year, with their inventive animation, intriguing themes and memorable characters.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Arthur's Perfect Christmas

Mr. Coat reviews the holiday special Arthur's Perfect Christmas, with Arthur Read and his friends all learning some kind of lesson as they try to deal with the complications of the holidays.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: The Other Three Peanuts Christmas Specials

Mr. Coat reviews the three other, lesser known Christmas specials starring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, Rerun and the rest of the Peanuts gang.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: The Top 7 Best Musician Biopics

Mr. Coat names his favourite musician biopics, which each found their own approach to exploring the careers and lives of real-life singers, songwriters and musical talents.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury

Mr. Coat celebrates Angela Lansbury's remarkable career and unforgettable performances, including a sleuthing mystery writer, a manipulative mother, a witch-in-training and an enchanted teapot.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Arthur

Mr. Coat remembers the animated series Arthur, which ran an impressive 25 seasons on PBS with its stories about an aardvark and his friends learning life lessons.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Disney/Touchstone Movies of the 1980s

Mr. Coat names his favourite movies released by Walt Disney Pictures and their more mature label Touchstone Pictures in the '80s, one of the studio's best decades.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: The History of New Regency

Mr. Coat looks at the history of New Regency/Regency Enterprises, Arnon Milchan's production company that has contributed to several hit movies at Warner Bros and 20th Century Fox.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Jay and Silent Bob

Mr. Coat looks at the various appearances of Jay and Silent Bob, Kevin Smith's comical stoners who have gone from hanging out in front of stores to stopping the end of the world.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: The History of Nickelodeon Movies

Mr. Coat looks at what happened when Nickelodeon made the leap from television to the big screen, with animated show expansions, goofy comedies and adaptations of best-selling books.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Nala (The Lion King)

Mr. Coat looks at the importance of Nala's role in The Lion King and how she was later used in sequels, the stage musical and the remake.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: 20th Century Fox Movies That Should Be On Disney+

Mr. Coat gives suggestions of movies from the 20th Century Fox library that haven't been added to Disney+ yet, but absolutely deserve to be on the streaming service.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Oliver Twist

Mr. Coat looks at Charles Dickens's famous story Oliver Twist, about a young orphan who meets pickpockets and other criminals in London, and the various adaptations produced since its publication.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Rob Minkoff

Mr. Coat celebrates the incredible accomplishments of Rob Minkoff's career, including a pair of Roger Rabbit shorts, a Disney blockbuster about lions and two films about a mouse in New York.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Donald Duck

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Disney's famous sailor outfit-wearing bird Donald Duck and his adventures with Mickey and Goofy, his singing group and the extended Duckburg family.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: When Michael Eisner Ran Disney

Mr. Coat looks at Michael Eisner's time running The Walt Disney Company, looking over his accomplishments in television, movies and theme parks and some of his less popular decisions.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Cuphead Show!

Mr. Coat reviews the Netflix animated show The Cuphead Show!, based on the popular video game set in a 1930s cartoon world inspired by the Fleischers.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: Which is Better? Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or The Love Bug?

Mr. Coat compares two 1968 movies about a charming car, one a sentient Volkswagen and the other a flying Ford, and the wacky escapades of their owners.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: Why Did CODA Win Best Picture?

Mr. Coat shares his thoughts on Apple's inspirational drama CODA and explains how it successfully beat the odds to win the Oscar for Best Picture.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: The History of TriStar Pictures

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Columbia's sister studio TriStar Pictures, which has carved out its own impressive slate of fantasy adventures, Oscar-winning dramas and heartwarming romantic comedies.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Stanley Kubrick Movies

Mr. Coat names his favourite movies from the acclaimed director Stanley Kubrick, who used his incredible imagination to tell stories of a haunted hotel, futuristic worlds and historical wars.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat

Mr. Coat reviews the '90s revival of the iconic cartoon feline Felix the Cat, which took him on a series of wacky and surreal animated adventures.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Steven Spielberg's Hook

Mr. Coat looks at Steven Spielberg's movie about an adult Peter Pan and explains why it's better than the critics and even Spielberg himself give it credit for.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: Have Studio Execs Helped a Movie?

Mr. Coat provides examples of times when executive meddling actually helped improve the movie that made it to screens rather than ruin its potential.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Mr. Coat takes a look at Daniel Handler's popular book series about three orphans dealing with constant misery and the adaptations that depict these unfortunate events on screen.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Family Channel Canada

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the Canadian children's channel Family, which aired several Disney shows and movies and other quality family programming.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Sheriff of Nottingham

Mr. Coat looks at multiple depictions of Robin Hood's famous foe, from an animated wolf to a scene-stealing Alan Rickman to even that time Russell Crowe almost played him.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: Is Akiva Goldsman Really the Worst Screenwriter?

Mr. Coat shares his thoughts on Akiva Goldsman's various screenwriting credits, from Batman movies to Ron Howard films, and explains why he doesn't deserve to be hated by cinephiles.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: Which is Better? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs or The Wizard of Oz?

Mr. Coat compares two classic 1930s fantasy movies that overcame troublesome productions to become beloved and cherished for generations to come.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Dorling Kindersley's Eyewitness Series

Mr. Coat remembers the educational books, television series and CD-Roms produced by Dorling Kindersley that took us to a virtual museum full of scientific and historic information.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Disney Animated Henchmen

Mr. Coat names the best Disney animated henchmen, who leave a memorable impression with either their evil acts or their goofy personalities.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: A Look at Netflix Interactive Specials

Mr. Coat plays some of Netflix's Interactive Specials, which allow you to control the actions of Carmen Sandiego, Captain Underpants, Kimmy Schmidt and other characters.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: When Disney Bought Doug

Mr. Coat looks at what allowed the hit cartoon Doug to move from Nickelodeon to Disney and that brief period when he was one of the Mouse's biggest cash cows.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: How to Write a Realistic Villain

Mr. Coat gives examples of movie villains that could exist in the real world and how the filmmakers are able to make them both unlikable and realistic.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: The History of the G Rating

Mr. Coat looks at the evolution of the MPAA's G rating for movies, going from an acceptable classification for family films to barely being used.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Alice (in Wonderland)

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Lewis Carroll's classic stories about a girl who winds up in a strange land and the various adaptations from Disney to American McGee to Tim Burton.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Lin-Manuel Miranda

Mr. Coat looks at the impressive rise of songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda and his catchy tunes, from the hit Tony-winning musical Hamilton to his Disney collaborations.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: The History of United Artists

Mr. Coat looks at the evolution of United Artists, a studio founded by silent movie greats and the home of James Bond, the Pink Panther and several Best Picture winners.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: What is the "Workaholic Father" Cliche?

Mr. Coat explains why the "workaholic father" cliche in movies bothers him so much, while also listing examples of films that succeed in telling these stories.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous story of a doctor with two alternate personalities, from popular movies to variations on the concept.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: Oscar Predictions 2022

Mr. Coat predicts what will win at this year's Oscars, including whether Lin-Manuel Miranda will finally get an EGOT and how many technical categories Dune will triumph in.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: The Importance of Positive Media Criticism (700th Episode Special!)

Mr. Coat celebrates a milestone episode by talking about the need for more uplifting media analysis on YouTube, along with four special guests.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Streaming Services

Mr. Coat explains why streaming is not a lesser form of movie distribution and mentions the incredible amount of stellar projects being produced by Netflix, Apple and Disney Plus.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: The History of New Line Cinema

Mr. Coat looks at how New Line Cinema evolved from the home of Freddy Krueger to taking a risk on a beloved fantasy trilogy to being adsorbed by Warner Bros.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: Why Illumination's Super Mario Movie Could Be Good

Mr. Coat explains why he is excited for Illumination's upcoming Super Mario Bros movie and the enormous potential it has.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: The History of the Best Animated Feature Oscar

Mr. Coat celebrates twenty years of the Best Animated Feature Oscar, including looking at many of the films that won and the attention it has brought to the nominees.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Asterix and Obelix

Mr. Coat looks at the history of the beloved French comic book icons Asterix and Obelix and why these Gauls and their adventures remain appealing.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: When Ron Miller Ran Disney

Mr. Coat looks at Ron Miller's time running the Walt Disney Studios and his attempts to keep the movie studio moving forward by creating Touchstone Pictures and bringing in new talented voices.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Movie Composers

Mr. Coat names his favourite composers of movie music and how they've elevated animated movies, special effects blockbusters and romantic classics with their scores.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Kathleen Kennedy

Mr. Coat looks over the impressive career of movie producer Kathleen Kennedy, from the multiple classics she produced at Amblin to her current work at Lucasfilm.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: Movie Studio Box-Office Report Card 2021

Mr. Coat looks at how Hollywood studios responded to the ongoing changes to the box-office and what types of movies successfully continued to prosper in 2021.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Freakazoid!

Mr. Coat reviews the wacky cartoon superhero show Freakazoid!, created by Tom Ruegger and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, and explain how it predicted the modern Internet.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: The Top 11 Best Animated Movies of 2021

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite animated movies from the past year, which successfully took us all over the world, featured catchy musical numbers and introduced us to delightful characters.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Ebenezer Scrooge

Mr. Coat explores the creation of Charles Dickens's famous miser from A Christmas Carol and the different interpretations of Scrooge in various productions.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: The History of Artisan Entertainment

Mr. Coat looks at the history of defunct movie distributor Artisan Entertainment, including their time in the home video market, their big horror hit and a lucrative Marvel deal.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: Which is Better? Batman: Mask of the Phantasm or The Dark Knight?

Mr. Coat compares the two most acclaimed Batman movies, in which the Caped Crusader battles the Joker and deals with his personal dilemma of wearing the cape and cowl.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Prince of Egypt

Mr. Coat looks at DreamWorks Animation's version of Moses and the Exodus and what makes it a brilliant telling of this famous Biblical story.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: The History of the X/NC-17 Rating

Mr. Coat looks at the MPAA's harshest rating, its evolution from the X to the NC-17 and the headaches it has caused directors and studios.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Wayne and Garth

Mr. Coat looks at the popular SNL sketch Wayne's World and why Mike Myers and Dana Carvey's lovable metal heads have left a lasting impact.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Nicktoons Characters

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite characters from Nickelodeon's animated series, who have entertained us with their quirky mannerisms and exciting adventures.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow

Mr. Coat explores the history of Washington Irving's classic spooky story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and the depictions of its headless rider over the years.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to A24 Films

Mr. Coat looks at what has made the independent film distributor A24 stand out, thanks to acclaimed movies like Eighth Grade, Room and The Witch, among several others.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Movie Remakes

Mr. Coat counts down his ten favourite movie remakes, ranging from a live-action version of a Disney classic to new takes on foreign horror films.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: The History of Turner Entertainment

Mr. Coat looks at how Ted Turner built up a massive movie and television library by buying MGM (briefly), Hanna-Barbera and New Line Cinema.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - The Addams Family

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Charles Addams's famous macabre family, who originated in New Yorker comics and eventually appeared in television sitcoms, animated shows and movies.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: How to Write a Likeable Character

Mr. Coat explains what it takes to write a likeable character as well as a flawed protagonist.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Pete (Disney)

Mr. Coat looks at the history of the longest-running Disney villain Pete, exploring his evolution from Mickey Mouse's mean boss to Goofy's temperamental neighbour.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Conan O'Brien

Mr. Coat celebrates the career of talk show host Conan O'Brien, including his wild on-camera antics and his time writing on The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Betty Boop

Mr. Coat looks at the history of the iconic Fleischer cartoon character Betty Boop from her heights in the 1930s to various modern revival attempts.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: The Jokers of Animation

Mr. Coat looks at the various animated versions of Batman's most famous villain, the Joker, including Mark Hamill's popular portrayal and one made out of LEGO.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best DreamWorks Animation Villains

Mr. Coat counts down the best written and most memorable villains from DreamWorks Animation, including a manipulative fairy and an evil octopus.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Nickelodeon's Angry Beavers

Mr. Coat reviews Nickelodeon and Mitch Schauer's '90s cartoon The Angry Beavers, focusing on the wacky adventures of beaver brothers Norbert and Daggett.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Most Ridiculous MPAA Ratings

Mr. Coat counts down the MPAA movie ratings that were either too harsh or too lenient and explains why the movies didn't deserve them.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Ron Howard

Mr. Coat defends Ron Howard's directing style, some of the movies he has made and what makes him a better filmmaker than he's given credit for.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Which James Bond Movie is Better? Casino Royale or GoldenEye?

Mr. Coat compares the James Bond movies Casino Royale and GoldenEye, both directed by Martin Campbell and both intended to jump start a new era for 007.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Captain Hook

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Peter Pan's pirate nemesis Captain Hook, from his debut in J.M. Barrie's classic play to appearances in Disney and Steven Spielberg movies.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Names You May Recognise in The Iron Giant Credits

Mr. Coat highlights some of the notable artists who helped bring Brad Bird's beloved animated movie The Iron Giant to life.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: When Disney Owned Miramax

Mr. Coat looks at the period when Disney owned the successful independent film company Miramax and the public disputes between Harvey Weinstein and Michael Eisner.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: The History of the Best Documentary Oscar

Mr. Coat looks at the history of the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, from its start honouring newsreels to its later controversial omissions.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: What is the "CalArts Style"?

Mr. Coat explains the origin of the term "CalArts Style" and why it's a ridiculous and nonsensical way to describe modern animation styles.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Blue Sky's Rio

Mr. Coat talks about what makes the depiction of Brazil and the environmental themes in Blue Sky's two Rio movies so special.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Cruella de Vil

Mr. Coat looks at the history of iconic villain Cruella de Vil, from her introduction in Dodie Smith's book to her multiple appearances in Disney media.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Zack Snyder

Mr. Coat explains what makes Zack Snyder an interesting and talented movie director and why he doesn't deserve the vitriolic hate he receives.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Pixar Popcorn Shorts

Mr. Coat ranks the shorts in the bite-sized "Pixar Popcorn" shorts, featuring new adventures with our favourite animated characters on Disney+.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: The Animated Movies of Sylvain Chomet

Mr. Coat reviews the wonderful animated films of French artist Sylvain Chomet, along with other impressive work he's produced over his career.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Nelvana

Mr. Coat presents a history of the Canadian animation studio Nelvana and celebrates its 50 years of innovative animation, beloved adaptations and popular television series.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: The Top 8 Best Muppet Movies

Mr. Coat ranks the eight theatrical Muppet movies, ranging from Europe-set capers to adaptations of classic stories.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Looney Tunes: Back in Action

Mr. Coat reviews Joe Dante's wacky live-action/animated comedy Looney Tunes: Back in Action and explains what makes it a worthy tribute to Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the iconic Warner Bros gang.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: Oscar Predictions 2021

Mr. Coat gives his predictions for what will win the Academy Awards in a year where we watched movies about nomads, promising young women, fathers and souls at home.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: Why the VHS is Nostalgic

Mr. Coat recounts his memories of the VHS, why he still occasionally watches video cassettes and what made them so great.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of DreamWorks Animation

Mr. Coat praises DreamWorks Animation for their imaginative stories and worlds and explains why it doesn't deserve to be considered a lesser animation studio.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best DVD/Blu-Ray Audio Commentaries

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite DVD audio commentaries that managed to take us beside-the-scenes of beloved animated movies, acclaimed classics and Weird Al's only movie.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Disney's The Lone Ranger

Mr. Coat reviews Disney's big-budget western flop The Lone Ranger, looking at its production history and whether it deserved the negative reviews.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Herbie the Love Bug

Mr. Coat looks at the history of the beloved Volkswagen Beetle named Herbie, who starred in several Disney movies and a short-lived television series.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: Are Subtitles Better than Dubs?

Mr. Coat explores the merits of dubbing and why it's an acceptable way to translate foreign films, especially animated movies.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Raccoons

Mr. Coat reviews the iconic '80s Canadian cartoon The Raccoons, about the animals of the Evergreen Forest and the adventures and mishaps they get into.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of The Nut Job 2

Mr. Coat defends the animated sequel The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature, which was dismissed by critics and animation fans, despite the filmmakers attempting to improve on its predecessor.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: When Disney Owned DIC

Mr. Coat talks about a brief period when DIC, the television animation studio behind Inspector Gadget and The Super Mario Bros Super Show, was owned by The Walt Disney Company.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Batman Returns

Mr. Coat defends Tim Burton's contested sequel Batman Returns and why he loves its twisted take on Gotham City and Batman's Rogues Gallery.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: The TV Shows of Peanuts

Mr. Coat reviews the various television and streaming shows starring Charles Schulz's iconic creations like Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Peppermint Patty.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Fox Kids Shows

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite series that premiered on Fox's Saturday morning children's block, ranging from superhero cartoons to slice-of-life shows.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of the "Liar Revealed" Cliche

Mr. Coat gives examples of the "liar revealed" plot device and why it doesn't deserve to be hated.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: Movie Studio Box-Office Report Card 2020

Mr. Coat looks at how the Hollywood studios navigated a year that changed the theatrical release model and had executives thinking on their feet.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: The Post-Warner Bros Cartoons of Chuck Jones

Mr. Coat talks about the various movies, television specials and animated segments Chuck Jones made outside of Warner Bros.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: The Top 8 Best Animated Movies of 2020

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite animated movies from this unusual year, with most titles being released direct-to-streaming.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Buzz Lightyear

Mr. Coat looks at the evolution of Toy Story's resident spaceman Buzz Lightyear and his accomplishments beyond Andy's bedroom.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: The Downfall of the Weinstein Company

Mr. Coat looks at the history of the Weinstein Company, the movie studio co-founded by Harvey and Bob Weinstein, and why its demise was always inevitable.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Samurai Jack

Mr. Coat praises Genndy Tartakovsky's brilliant Cartoon Network/Adult Swim show about a samurai stuck in the future.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Bump in the Night

Mr. Coat reviews ABC's stop-motion animated series about a monster living under the bed and his wild adventures.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Disney Television Animation Villains

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite baddies from Disney's animated television shows, including a devious duck doppelganger and an evil doctor and his sarcastic henchwoman.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Lizzie McGuire

Mr. Coat reviews the popular Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire, starring Hilary Duff as an ordinary girl navigating life with her best friends and animated alter ego.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Legendary's Godzilla Movies

Mr. Coat defends the recent American Godzilla movies and their depictions of the iconic nuclear dinosaur.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Beetlejuice

Mr. Coat explores the history of the trickster bio-exorcist Beetlejuice, the star of a Tim Burton classic, a popular animated series and even a Broadway musical.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: The Next Top 10 Best Steven Spielberg Scenes

Mr. Coat names more favourite Spielberg scenes, including from the other Indiana Jones movies and his sci-fi thrillers with Tom Cruise.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at '90s Edutainment Games

Mr. Coat does down memory lane as he talks about the educational CD-ROM games he loved in his childhood.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: The Streaming Shows of Fraggle Rock and Elmo

Mr. Coat reviews two new Muppet-related series that debuted on streaming platforms this year: Apple TV+'s Fraggle Rock: Rock On and HBO Max's The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: Why I Love Romantic Comedies

Mr. Coat looks at what makes the romantic comedy so appealing and lists some of the stand-out entries that succeed at being funny, charming and heartwarming.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: Which Looney Tunes Director is Better? Chuck Jones or Bob Clampett?

Mr. Coat compares the innovative cartoons directed by Chuck Jones and Bob Clampett, two artists who had a big impact on Warner Bros Cartoons.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Kelly Asbury

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the enormously talented animation director and artist Kelly Asbury, who helped an ogre find true live and a Smurf find her purpose.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of The Producers (2005)

Mr. Coat praises the 2005 film adaptation of Mel Brooks's satirical stage musical The Producers and what makes it such a delightful comedy spectacular.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: The Top 8 Best Muppet Puppeteers

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the wonderfully talented performers who bring classic Muppets like Miss Piggy, the Swedish Chef and Statler & Waldorf to life.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: The History of Lionsgate Films

Mr. Coat looks at the rise of Lionsgate Films and how the studio used hit movies like The Hunger Games, Saw and Knives Out to become a major Hollywood player.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: Which Video Game is Better? Super Mario World or Donkey Kong Country?

Mr. Coat compares two classic Super Nintendo games that were revolutionary and brought Super Mario and Donkey Kong to the next level.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the First Four Peanuts Movies

Mr. Coat reviews the first four Peanuts movies, featuring Charlie Brown in a spelling bee, Snoopy visiting his former owner and the gang going on vacation.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Smurfs: The Lost Village

Mr. Coat discusses what makes Smurfs: The Lost Village a delightful adaptation of Peyo's beloved blue creatures and another imaginative production from Sony Pictures Animation.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at We Bare Bears

Mr. Coat reviews Daniel Chong's charming and funny Cartoon Network series We Bare Bears, a clever take on modern culture starring a loveable trio of talking bears.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Steven Spielberg Scenes

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite scenes from movies directed by Steven Spielberg, including ones featuring ferocious sharks, a park of dinosaurs and an intrepid reporter.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Mr. Coat defends Disney's holiday box-office flop The Nutcracker and the Four Realms and why its visual presentation and take on the classic ballet deserves more appreciation.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Documentaries About Movies

Mr. Coat names his favourite documentaries about the making of movies, including ones on the history of legendary studios and the careers of famous directors.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (Season 1)

Mr. Coat reviews the first season of Steven Spielberg's '80s anthology show Amazing Stories, which brought NBC viewers a new fantastical tale every week.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Scooby-Doo

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Scooby-Doo, that mystery solving Great Dane who has entertained audiences in cartoons and movies for over 50 years.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Pixar Villains

Mr. Coat counts down the most sinister and despicable villains in the Pixar catalogue.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Maggie Simpson

Mr. Coat highlights the best moments featuring the Simpsons' baby Maggie, from her life of crime to her big-screen short films.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Tiny Toon Adventures Characters

Mr. Coat names his favourite characters from Tiny Toon Adventures, the popular cartoon about the next generation of Looney Tunes.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Nightmare Ned

Mr. Coat reviews Disney's forgotten Saturday morning cartoon Nightmare Ned, about a cowardly boy with some strange dreams.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Modern Pixar

Mr. Coat praises the Pixar movies of the past decade and how the popular animation studio has continued to maintain its creativity and thought-provoking themes.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: The History of Hollywood Pictures

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Disney's lesser-known distribution label Hollywood Pictures, which brought us The Sixth Sense, Super Mario Bros, While You Were Sleeping and other notable releases.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Animaniacs Characters

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite characters from the popular Steven Spielberg-produced cartoon Animaniacs, including a disguised chicken and a cranky squirrel.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of ABC's The Muppets

Mr. Coat gives a positive review of the short-lived Muppet show from 2015, which took us behind the scenes of a talk show and was sadly cancelled after one season.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - The Little Red-Haired Girl

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Charlie Brown's frequent crush, from the woman who inspired Charles Schulz to her various animated appearances.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Disney's Animated Storybook and Activity Center CD-ROMs

Mr. Coat goes down memory lane and revisits the Disney point-and-click computer games he used to play and spend hours with.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: The Importance of Optimism (600th Episode Special!)

In this milestone episode, Mr. Coat talks about why optimism is necessary, how to combat cynics and other helpful advice.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Peter Rabbit

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Beatrix Potter's troublesome bunny, the iconic Peter Rabbit, from his first book to his recent blockbuster movie.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Ub Iwerks

Mr. Coat pays tribute to legendary animator and special effects wizard Ub Iwerks, who brought classic cartoons like Mickey Mouse, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Flip the Frog to life.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Disney+ Short Circuits

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite experimental shorts created by the talented artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios for Disney Plus.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to How Did This Get Made?

Mr. Coat reviews the podcast that watches and makes fun of bad movies like Battlefield Earth and Howard the Duck, but does it in a way that's funny and classy.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Scrooge McDuck

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Disney's iconic rich duck, Scrooge McDuck, from his introduction in the comic books to becoming a television superstar.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: The Toy Story Shorts of Disney+

Mr. Coat reviews the new Toy Story projects created exclusively for Disney Plus, the series Forky Asks A Question and Bo Peep's Lamp Life.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Chris Sanders

Mr. Coat celebrates former Disney artist and acclaimed director Chris Sanders, the creator of Lilo & Stitch and the web-comic Kiskaloo.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

Mr. Coat praises Netflix and the Jim Henson Company's long-awaited prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, which successfully brought audiences back to the mythical land of Thra.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: Why Did Green Book Win Best Picture?

Mr. Coat explores last year's contested Oscar victory for Green Book and why the Peter Farrelly movie might have won Best Picture.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: Oscar Predictions 2020

Mr. Coat predicts the winners of this year's Academy Awards, including who might take home the trophies for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Animated Feature, Best Original Song and other categories.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: The TV Shows of Dr. Seuss

Mr. Coat looks at the television series based on Dr. Seuss's beloved books and characters, including a puppet show from the Jim Henson Company and a hit Netflix cartoon.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: The Problem With Rotten Tomatoes

Mr. Coat explains why the Rotten Tomatoes score is a flawed system, which does a complete disservice to movie criticism.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: Movie Studio Box-Office Report Card 2019

Mr. Coat looks at the past year at the box-office, including the domination of Disney, the hits and flops of Warner Bros and this strange new era for 20th Century Fox.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Disney's Live-Action Cinderella

Mr. Coat praises Disney and Kenneth Branagh's live-action version of Cinderella, which beautifully adapted the classic fairy tale and taught us to have courage and be kind.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: The Top 13 Best Animated Movies of 2019

Mr. Coat celebrates this year of animation by naming his favourites, including the return of beloved characters, Netflix originals and globe-trotting adventures.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Fraggle Rock

Mr. Coat reviews Jim Henson's HBO series Fraggle Rock, centering on a community of underground creatures and the inventor and dog who live upstairs.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Illumination's The Grinch

Mr. Coat defends 2018's The Grinch and why Illumination's adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss book has more layers than expected.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: Does Disney Rely Too Much On Nostalgia?

Mr. Coat looks at Disney's current trend of bringing back classic and nostalgic stories and IP and why this has always been a large part of the studio's DNA.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Little Lulu

Mr. Coat explores the history of Marge's comic strip icon with the loopy curls and why she deserves to make a comeback.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Emperor's New Groove

Mr. Coat reviews Disney's beloved animated comedy The Emperor's New Groove and looks at its complicated journey to the big screen.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: The Top 8 Best Sesame Street Muppets

Mr. Coat celebrates the iconic PBS show's 50th anniversary by naming his favourite Muppets residing on Sesame Street.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Woody (Toy Story)

Mr. Coat pays tribute to one of Pixar's most endearing characters by looking at the history and evolution of Woody throughout the Toy Story series.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: The Rise and Fall of Revolution Studios

Mr. Coat looks at the downfall of Revolution Studios, the production company behind Gigli, Daddy Day Care, Christmas with the Kranks and Are We There Yet?

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Chucky (Child's Play)

Mr. Coat looks at the history of one of cinema's most iconic slasher villains, the evil doll Chucky, and why he has retained a loyal fanbase.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: My Most Anticipated Disney+ Movies and Shows

Mr. Coat talks about the movies and shows coming to the upcoming Disney streaming service, Disney Plus, that he is most excited to see.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Muppets

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite Muppets, which include classic Jim Henson creations and a newer addition to the beloved comedy troupe.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: What is a Disney Movie?

Mr. Coat looks into what defines a Disney movie and why the studio shouldn't be restricted in the stories it produces.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Polkaroo

Mr. Coat looks at the history of the Canadian children's character Polkaroo, who evolved quite a bit since his introduction on the TVO series Polka Dot Door.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to the Movies of Jason Reitman

Mr. Coat celebrates the movies directed by Jason Reitman, the filmmaker behind Juno, Thank You for Smoking and Tully, and explains why he is one of today's best storytellers.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Animation Character Designers

Mr. Coat praises the incredibly talented character designers, who help bring to life the wonderful animated personalities we see on screen and why they don't deserve backlash.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: What is the Best Year of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Mr. Coat compares Marvel Studios's two best years and picks which batch of movies best brought their iconic superheroes to the screen.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Groundling Marsh

Mr. Coat reviews the Canadian puppet show, Groundling Marsh, about a motley crew of creatures residing in a swamp and learning how to be friends.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Mr. Coat explores the history of the popular Archie Comics sorceress Sabrina the Teenage Witch, including her television sitcom and animated shows.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Flying Rhino Junior High

Mr. Coat reviews the late '90s Canadian cartoon show about a super-villain who alters the reality of his former school.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: Film Twitter vs. The Real World

Mr. Coat explains why the Internet is not reflective of the entire world's cinematic tastes and how that's a good thing.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Strangest MPAA Rating Reasons

Mr. Coat names ten MPAA movie rating classifications he found either hilarious, frustrating or head-scratching.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: What Is A Reboot vs. A Sequel?

Mr. Coat explains the difference between a movie that continues the series and one that completely restarts everything.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: The Cartoons of Sony Television Animation

Mr. Coat reviews the funny and creative animated television series based on the popular Sony Animation movies Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Hotel Transylvania.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Screen Junkies

Mr. Coat praises the intelligent and refreshing movie discussions and panelists of the popular YouTube channel Screen Junkies, home of Honest Trailers.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: The History of DreamWorks Pictures

Mr. Coat looks at the rocky history of an ambitious movie studio, the brain child of Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen, and its attempts to join the Hollywood majors.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Kermit the Frog

Mr. Coat looks at the impressive, decades long history of Jim Henson's most famous Muppet, Kermit the Frog, and how he went from the swamp to becoming a major comedy star.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Toy Story Shorts and Specials

Mr. Coat praises Pixar's bonus Toy Story shorts and television specials, which took Woody and Buzz Lightyear to a creepy motel, a fast food restaurant, dinosaur arena and other locations.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Which is Better? Bedknobs & Broomsticks or Pete's Dragon?

Mr. Coat compares two Disney musical fantasies that mixed live-action and animation, one about a witch-in-training and the other starring a lovable dragon.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Voice Actresses

Mr. Coat names some of the incredibly talented voice actresses who have brought their versatile performances to our favourite cartoon characters.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: Nickelodeon History - The Wild Thornberrys Movie

Mr. Coat looks at how The Wild Thornberrys Movie was an important part of Nickelodeon's history in addition to that of animation studio Klasky Csupo.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of The Good Dinosaur

Mr. Coat looks at the positive qualities of Pixar's forgotten prehistoric adventure The Good Dinosaur and why it deserves a reevaluation.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: Arrested Development - Fox vs. Netflix

Mr. Coat compares the original seasons of the cult television comedy Arrested Development to the recent Netflix revival and explains why the quality seemed to change.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: The Pros and Cons of Ad-Libbing

Mr. Coat names examples of ad-libbing and improv being used to great effect in movies and times when this can backfire.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: The Hand-Drawn Movies of DreamWorks Animation

Mr. Coat examines that time when DreamWorks made hand-drawn animated films and how they played into Jeffrey Katzenberg's original vision for his studio.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Non-Spielberg Amblin Movies

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite films produced by Steven Spielberg, ranging from beloved cartoon adventures to special effects heavy blockbusters.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Disneynature

Mr. Coat looks at Disney's animal documentary series Disneynature, which has transported viewers to incredible animal habitats for ten years.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Disney's Pepper Ann

Mr. Coat praises the One Saturday Morning cartoon Pepper Ann, created by Sue Rose, which was impressively ahead of the curve in tackling pre-teen topics in funny and relatable ways.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Ralph Breaks the Internet

Mr. Coat looks at the divisive reaction Ralph Breaks the Internet received within the Disney fan community and why the skepticism prior to release was confusing.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Mr. Bean

Mr. Coat looks at Rowan Atkinson's immortal comedy icon and how his mostly non-verbal physical humour has made him an international superstar.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Names You May Recognise in the Inspector Gadget Movie Credits

Mr. Coat gives credit to some of the folks involved in bringing Inspector Gadget to the big screen, ranging from visual effects artists to even Matthew Broderick's personal assistant.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Illumination Entertainment

Mr. Coat defends Illumination Entertainment's place as an animation juggernaut and why they deserve more respect for what they have accomplished with a grumpy Grinch and mischievous Minions.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Back to the Future: The Animated Series

Mr. Coat reviews the short-lived cartoon show based on Back to the Future, continuing the time-travel adventures of Marty McFly and Doc Brown, with a special appearance by Bill Nye.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Shaun the Sheep

Mr. Coat pays tribute to Aardman Animation's world famous Shaun the Sheep and his delightful adventures, first with Wallace & Gromit and then on the farm.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Cartoons of the 2010s!

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite animated shows from the current decade, ranging from reimagined versions of old favourites to the streaming delights of today.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: Oscar Predictions 2019

Mr. Coat tries to predict the winners of the 91st Academy Awards. Will Netflix become victorious? And could Spider-Man unseat Disney's Best Animated Feature dominance?

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Ready Player One

Mr. Coat looks at the surprising backlash towards Steven Spielberg's sci-fi adventure Ready Player One and what makes Spielberg a director worthy of our respect.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: The Politics of Modern Movies

Mr. Coat looks at the political discussions that are fueling modern movie conversations and gives his personal stance on whether this is a good or bad thing.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: Which is Better? The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy or The Hobbit Trilogy?

Mr. Coat shares which fan-divided prequel trilogy impressed him more, the adventures of a young Darth Vader or the unexpected journey of a friendly hobbit.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: What Are My Nostalgic Video Game Memories?

Mr. Coat remembers the video game playing days of his youth, ranging from Nintendo classics to charming computer games, along with more recent memories.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Movie Studio Box-Office Report Card 2018

Mr. Coat looks back at the previous year's box-office and sees what continued Disney's dominance, how Sony's profits rose and if Paramount managed to reverse their fortunes.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: The Top 5 Best Sony Pictures Animation Shorts

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite shorts from Sony's animation studio, including more adventures with those vacationing monsters and a Smurfs Halloween special.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: Why Toy Story 4 Can Be Good

Mr. Coat examines why Toy Story 4 isn't being greeted with the same enthusiasm as the previous sequels and why we should still trust Pixar.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Disney's Prep & Landing

Mr. Coat praises quite possibly the best modern Christmas specials, Disney Animation's Prep & Landing and its sequels.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Animated Movies of 2018

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite animated features from 2018, ranging from superhero movies to stop-motion delights to even a Netflix release.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Red Turtle

Mr. Coat praises a rare Studio Ghibli co-production, Michael Dudok de Wit's dialogue-less desert island animated feature The Red Turtle.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at BoJack Horseman

Mr. Coat reviews Netflix's popular animated series BoJack Horseman, a Hollywood satire that is about a bit more than just talking animals.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Robin Hood

Mr. Coat looks at how that legendary outlaw Robin Hood has evolved over the years, from the original ballads to his many movie appearances.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Olaf's Frozen Adventure

Mr. Coat defends the animated holiday special Disney forced people to watch in front of Coco and why there's a historic precedent for the studio doing this.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Netflix's Hilda

Mr. Coat reviews the outstanding new Netflix animated series Hilda, based on Luke Pearson's graphic novels and centered on an optimistic and adventurous girl and the creatures she meets.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Warner Bros. Feature Animation

Mr. Coat remembers the Warner Brothers Studio's previous attempt to start an animation unit, resulting in a trio of hybrid films, a Disney imitation and a beloved cult classic.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Zombies

Mr. Coat celebrates our favourite brain munching monsters, from Romero's classics to ParaNorman's pals to crime solving zombies.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Mr. Coat explains why he thinks DC's much debated superhero team-up movie is a decent action spectacle not deserving of the hyperbolic launched at Batman, Superman and their director.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Mighty Mouse

Mr. Coat looks at the history of the mousy Terrytoons superhero and his journey from Superman parody to television cartoon star.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: The Family Movie Wars of Summer 2002

Mr. Coat analyses the most competitive summer for family movies and who turned out the champions among a lovable alien, a crocodile hunter, a master of disguise, meddling kids and others.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to La La Land

Mr. Coat celebrates Damien Chazelle's Oscar-winning musical about dreamers in Hollywood, La La Land, which he considers one of the best movies of the current decade.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: The Top 7 Best Non-Wallace & Gromit Aardman Shorts

Mr. Coat counts down the cream of the crop of excellent claymation shorts made by Aardman Animation not starring their mascot creations.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour

Mr. Coat reviews Nickelodeon's ambitious cross-over trilogy, which had Jimmy Neutron and Timmy Turner switching universes and animation styles.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Actors and Actresses

Mr. Coat names his favourite actors and actresses of the screen, including some Oscar winners, a silent movie star and even a legendary voice actor.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - George of the Jungle

Mr. Coat looks back at Jay Ward's short-lived Tarzan parody cartoon George of the Jungle, which was eventually adapted into two live-action movies produced by Disney.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Don Bluth's Other Projects

Mr. Coat ventures into Don Bluth's side productions, including his only short at Disney, a direct-to-video Anastasia spin-off and a few ambitious video games.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Steven Spielberg Movies

Mr. Coat names his favourite movies from one of the masters of cinema, ranging from exciting popcorn entertainment to his more serious historical stories.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Studio Ghibli

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the wonderful Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli, co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, and why its wonderful stories leave such an impact.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: Why Movie Trailers Are Inaccurate

Mr. Coat explores how trailers often change the tone, humour, structure and music of movies when trying to hype them up for audiences.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at I Dream of Jeannie

Mr. Coat remembers the beloved 1960s sitcom, with Barbara Eden as a 2000 year old genie and Larry Hagman as her astronaut master.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best DreamWorks Animation Shorts and Specials

Mr. Coat names his favourite animated shorts and television specials from DreamWorks, continuing the adventures of Hammy the Squirrel, Po the Panda and BOB the Blob.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Supergirl

Mr. Coat talks about Superman's equally heroic cousin, who seeks to spread optimism and hope through saving the day, whether in the comics or on television.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: The Three Sitcoms of Michael Schur

Mr. Coat reviews Michael Schur's three critically acclaimed comedy shows, set in city hall, a police precinct and the afterlife.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Classical Music Pieces

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite classical music compositions, from some of the greatest composers throughout history.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Mr. Coat gives his stance on the Star Wars movie that surprisingly divided the fanbase and is still a talking point six months later.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - SpongeBob SquarePants

Mr. Coat explores the popularity and appeal of Nickelodeon and Stephen Hillenburg's beloved Krusty Krab employee SpongeBob SquarePants and his journey from animated icon to Broadway star.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Mary Poppins

Mr. Coat admires the incredible imagination of P.L. Travers's timeless book and the classic Disney musical, about a magical nanny swooping in to help the Banks family.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Names You May Reconigse in the Star Wars Credits

Mr. Coat celebrates some of the talented visionaries whose contributions to that galaxy far, far away turned Geroge Lucas's original space fantasy into a classic.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Fox Animation Studios Arizona

Mr. Coat looks at 20th Century Fox's short-lived animation studio in Phoenix, Arizona and the two Don Bluth films it produced, Anastasia and Titan A.E.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: The Top 15 Best Musicals

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite musicals, from beloved Disney movies to long-running Broadway productions.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: The 500th Episode!

In this centennial special, Mr. Coat reflects back on the almost ten years of making these silly videos and how he has attempted to find his groove over that decade, all thanks to the viewers.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Ferdinand the Bull

Mr. Coat sees why Munro Leaf's beloved story about a flower sniffing bull has continued to resonate for decades, including a few charming adaptations.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Spy Kids

Mr. Coat looks at Robert Rodriguez's popular series of children's spy movies and tries to understand their appeal among early 2000s youngsters.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: The Top 11 Best Disney Renaissance Animated Shorts

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite Disney shorts made during Michael Eisner's reign, including a few Mickey Mouse cartoons and segments created for a cancelled Fantasia sequel.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: The Rise and Fall of MGM

Mr. Coat explains how the legendary Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, home of beloved classics like The Wizard of Oz and Singin' in the Rain, became a troubled studio in its later years.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: Why Sing is the Best Illumination Entertainment Movie

Mr. Coat looks at why Illumination Entertainment's films have a strict formula to them and what makes Sing such an ambitious movie from the studio.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at New Alvin and the Chipmunks

Mr. Coat takes one last look at Alvin and the Chipmunks, seeing why The Road Chip went wrong and if the new television series stands up to memories of the '80s show.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Non-Miyazaki Anime Movies

Mr. Coat names his favourite Japanese animated movies from other masters of the medium, who have brought us to fantastic worlds or told us personal coming of age stories.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: The Early Works of Trey Parker and Matt Stone

Mr. Coat looks at how Trey Parker and Matt Stone's early wildly comedic movies and animated shorts led to the creation of South Park.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Dr. Hawkeye Pierce

Mr. Coat looks at how Hawkeye evolved from the rule defying doctor in the original book M*A*S*H to Alan Alda's legendary television portrayal.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: Oscar Predictions 2018

Mr. Coat tries to figure out the upcoming Oscar winners in this highly competitive field, which include a fishy love story, a satirical horror film about race relations and a couple of war films for good measure.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: The History of the Best Animated Short Oscar

Mr. Coat presents a quick history of the Best Animated Short Oscar, from Walt Disney's streak in the 1930s to Tom & Jerry's popular run of cartoons to the rise of Pixar and Aardman.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to WALL-E

Mr. Coat looks at Pixar and Andrew Stanton's classic science-fiction romance, WALL-E, his all-time favourite movie and a touching ode to optimism and loveable robots.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Canadian Cartoons

Mr. Coat celebrates the animated works of Nelvana, Cinar and other Canadian animation studios with this countdown of cartoons from the land of maple syrup and Tim Horton's.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Dragons: Race to the Edge

Mr. Coat reviews DreamWorks Animation's How to Train Your Dragon Netflix series, featuring further adventures with Hiccup, Toothless, Astrid and more of our favourite Dragons and Riders.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Modern Disney Animated Shorts

Mr. Coat celebrates the past decade of Disney animated shorts by naming his favourites, including a new Goofy cartoon, an adorable doggie and more Anna, Elsa and Olaf.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: Movie Studio Box-Office Report Card 2017

Mr. Coat analyses each major Hollywood studio's box-office performance in the past year, from the highs of Disney to the lows of Paramount.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Animated Movies of 2017

Mr. Coat names his favourite animated features of the year, which include a young girl trying to find her father, fantastical blue elves and a dog with a song in his heart.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: The Top 6 Worst Animated Movies of 2017

Mr. Coat revisits the lesser moments of animation this year, which include aspiring ballerinas and sentient Emojis.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Teen Titans GO!

Mr. Coat dares to defend his enjoyment of the wacky, goofy, non-canon comedic antics of the Teen Titans in this schedule-filling reboot.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: Which is Worse? My Favourite Martian or Lost in Space?

Mr. Coat compares two late 90's movie versions of cult 1960s science-fiction shows, one about a wacky alien visitor and the other about a family lost in a ridiculous plot.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: The Four Movies of Will Gluck

Mr. Coat reviews the films directed by Sony's regular in-house filmmaker Will Gluck, including the high school comedy Easy A and the updated musical escapades of Annie.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: The Top 11 Best Hayao Miyazaki Movies

Mr. Coat praises the delightful animated works of Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, ranging from the calming simplicity of My Neighbour Totoro to the large scale fantasy of Princess Mononoke.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at The Magic School Bus Rides Again

Mr. Coat sees whether Netflix's revival of The Magic School Bus, with Kate McKinnon as the new Ms Frizzle, is a worthy and educational addition to the legacy of the beloved '90s cartoon.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Peanuts Movie

Mr. Coat talks about what makes Blue Sky's The Peanuts Movie such a special, wonderful, positive and brilliant piece of filmmaking worthy of Charles Schulz's beloved comic strips.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Names You May Recognise in the Nightmare Before Christmas Credits

Mr. Coat celebrates the incredible talents, beyond Henry Selick and Tim Burton, who helped bring this classic Halloween/Christmas movie to life.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Ghostbusters

Mr. Coat praises the many qualities of Columbia's multi-media franchise about four paranormal investigators, including their appearances in movies, animated series and comics.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Mona the Vampire

Mr. Coat fondly remembers a charming animated series for children about a young cosplayer who imagines herself fighting monsters...all while dressed as a vampire.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Sony Pictures

Mr. Coat celebrates the movie studio home of Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures and the many wonderful films they have brought to cinemas worldwide.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best British Movies

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite films to come out of the United Kingdom, including ones with Bond, Beatles and a claymatian dog.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Tex Avery

Mr. Coat showcases the highlights of Tex Avery's cartoons from Warner Brothers and MGM and why he was a landmark animator.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: The Hyperboles of Modern Movie Criticism

Mr. Coat examines how current movie criticism has tended to emphasis ridiculous phrases and shouting to the farthest balcony over nuanced analysis.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Monty Python

Mr. Coat explains why the wild, hilarious and biting antics of the Monty Python sketches and movies will forever bring laughs to our silly bottoms.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: Which is Worse? Jetsons: The Movie or Doug's 1st Movie?

Mr. Coat compares two big-screen animated movies of popular cartoon shows that, despite their weak plots and simple television animation, made it to cinemas.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Dawn of the Croods

Mr. Coat reviews DreamWorks Animation's Netflix prequel to The Croods and how it makes a funny and clever companion piece to the Oscar-nominated hit movie.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Names You May Recognise in the Monsters, Inc. Credits

Mr. Coat celebrates this delightful Pixar workplace comedy by showcasing many of the unsung talents involved in its creation.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at DisneyToon Studios

Mr. Coat looks at DisneyToon's original game plan before launching into cheap direct-to-video sequels and some ways Disney's home video division could see a revival.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: The Top 5 Best Sony Pictures Animation Movies

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite films from the studio famous for its little blue creatures, appetising weather and a family of Santas.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: The Early History of Sony Pictures Animation

Mr. Coat explores how Sony Pictures Animation spun off from Sony's visual effects arm Sony ImageWorks and helped bring a cute mouse and some funny aliens to life.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Popular Mechanics for Kids

Mr. Coat remembers how Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel got their start in the educational children's magazine show Popular Mechanics for Kids.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Shrek

Mr. Coat sees how Shrek made the transition from William Steig's children's book to DreamWorks Animation's All Star Ogre and what makes his relationship with Fiona so special.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: Can Director Changes Ruin a Movie?

Mr. Coat sees whether changing a director can harm a movie, in the wake of the shocking news Phil Lord and Christopher Miller will no longer be directing the Han Solo movie.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Madeline

Mr. Coat sees why Ludwig Bemelmans's books about a French girl living in an old house covered in vines continue to charm on the page and the screen.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: The Top 6 Worst DreamWorks Animation Movies

Mr. Coat counts down the most mediocre efforts from DreamWorks Animation...and the obvious pick that still represents the low point for the Boy on the Moon.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at The Flintstones Movie

Mr. Coat reviews the live-action Flintstones movie and explores its lengthy development and why so many writers were involved in its production.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Peter Pan

Mr. Coat looks at the history of J.M. Barrie's famous boy who wouldn't grow up and some of the more famous film and television adaptations of this beloved fantastical play.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: Which is Worse? Howard the Duck or Jack Frost?

Mr. Coat compares two of the creepiest puppets in cinematic history, as both Howard the Duck and Jack Frost make a case for CGI and good character design.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Wizard of Oz

Mr. Coat explores why L. Frank Baum's weird and wonderful stories of the Land of Oz still resonate and how the three most famous movie adaptations are special in their own right.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at The Duck Factory

Mr. Coat reviews the short-lived NBC sitcom about a low-rent animation studio, featuring Jim Carrey in his first starring role.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Bill Plympton

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the brilliant work of Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton, famous for animating his shorts and movies by himself.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Disney's Dave the Barbarian

Mr. Coat gives praise to Doug Langdale's sadly short lived Disney cartoon Dave the Barbarian and why its anachronism stew and sharp writing provided so much joy.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Catwoman

Mr. Coat explores the highlights and an infamous low point in the career of iconic DC Comics anti-hero Catwoman aka Selina Kyle.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: What Is Up With The LEGO Movie Sequel?

Mr. Coat explains why the recent director and writer changes on the upcoming Lego Movie sequel are nothing to worry about.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Life, Animated

Mr. Coat reviews the Oscar nominated documentary about Owen Suskind, a young autistic man who learned to speak again, thanks to his love for Disney animation.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: The Top 8 Underrated Animation Producers

Mr. Coat gives attention to the producers of our favourite animated films, who are so key in keeping the budgets in check and making sure everything is ship-shape.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Goofy

Mr. Coat celebrates Disney fave Goofy, who continues to be funny and endearing, especially when Bill Farmer took on the role and gave him real emotions.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at Popeye: The Movie

Mr. Coat reviews the infamous live-action Popeye movie, starring Robin Williams and Shelley Duvall, and explores why Robert Altman was the wrong director for it.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Garfield

Mr. Coat celebrates Jim Davis's iconic Monday hating, lasagna loving comic cat Garfield, who has been voiced by the likes of Lorenzo Music and Bill Murray over the years.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Mr. Coat revisited the Star Wars prequels and felt that Revenge of the Sith was worthy of defending, especially for George Lucas's beautiful direction.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Post-Revival Futurama Episodes

Mr. Coat finally watches the Comedy Central years of Matt Groening's Futurama and tells you which episodes either made him laugh the hardest or warmed his heart.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: The Best of Seth MacFarlane

Mr. Coat praises Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane's best qualities, especially his musical abilities and why he is one of today's best songwriters. Yes, really.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: Oscar Predictions 2016

Mr. Coat tries to predict this year's Oscar winners. How many trophies will La La Land snag? Will Zootopia or Kubo and the Two Strings win Best Animated Feature?

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: The Top 8 Biggest Oscar Misconceptions!

Mr. Coat looks at some of the mistakes people make, when criticising the Academy Awards. People so often look at their faults, so how about a refresher course on what the Oscars are really about?

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The LEGO Movie

Mr. Coat celebrates the three year anniversary of The LEGO Movie, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller's wonderful and hilarious ode to the greatest toy brand of all-time!

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Disney's House of Mouse

Mr. Coat reviews the Disney cross-over series that preceded Kingdom Hearts with Mickey Mouse and friends managing a family friendly night club.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: Why Chamber of Secrets is the Best Harry Potter Movie

Mr. Coat explains why Chris Columbus's adaptation of J.K. Rowling's second Harry Potter book is his favourite in the series and an exciting throwback in its own right.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Tony the Tiger

Mr. Coat explores the history of cereal mascot Tony the Tiger (as originally voiced by Thurl Ravenscroft) from family man to athletic motivator to couch potato.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: Movie Studio Box-Office Report Card 2016

Mr. Coat evaluates how each major movie studio performed at the box-office last year, including their animated hits, superhero smashes and embarrassing flops.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Shining

Mr. Coat celebrate the cold winter months by seeing why Stephen King's story of a family stuck inside a hotel still creeps us out.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: The Top 12 Best Animated Movies of 2016

Mr. Coat celebrates the cream of the crop of this fantastic year of animation, ranging from big-budget Disney titles to small independent French delights.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: The Top 7 Worst Animated Movies of 2016

Mr. Coat remembers some of the lesser points of this year's crop of animated features, which include snow fights, video game characters and the fifth chapter in a frigid franchise.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: Is Michael Bay Really the Worst Movie Director?

Mr. Coat discusses the pros and cons of Michael Bay's films. Yes, even the ones with the giant fighting transforming robots.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: Which is Worse? Junior or Baby's Day Out?

Mr. Coat tries to understand Hollywood's baby fascination in 1994 by comparing Ivan Reitman's ill-advised pregnancy comedy and a slapstick adventure penned by John Hughes.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Enchanted

Mr. Coat sings the praises of Enchanted, Kevin Lima's tribute to Disney history, featuring a brilliant performance from Amy Adams and amazing songs by Alan Menken.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Mystery Science Theater 3000

Mr. Coat gives a brief overview of Joel Hodgson and Mike Nelson's cult series about riffing movies, its influence and his opinion of it, which may surprise you.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Tim Burton

Mr. Coat explores what makes the work of Tim Burton so fascinating and imaginative and wonders why he's undeservingly stereotyped as a one-trick pony only capable of adapting other works.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown

Mr. Coat reviews the 1984 Peanuts special that brought Charlie Brown and Snoopy into the 1980s, leg warmers and all.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Star Trek: The Animated Series

Mr. Coat gives praise to Filmation's cheaply animated adventures of the Starship Enterprise, which might be the greatest Saturday morning cartoon of the 1970's.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of David Lynch's Dune

Mr. Coat looks at David Lynch's ambitious attempt at adapting Frank Herbert's dense science-fiction classic Dune into a major motion picture and analyses why critics hated it in 1984.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Clue: The Movie

Mr. Coat reviews the most famous board game adaptation Clue, with Jonathan Lynn and John Landis expertly turning the murder mystery concept into a classic screwball comedy.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Magic School Bus

Mr. Coat looks back fondly at the classic Scholastic animated series about Ms Frizzle's adventures with her class and why The Magic School Bus was such a pivotal part of our education.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Mr. Magoo

Mr. Coat explores the history of UPA's near-sighted cartoon icon Mr. Magoo, from McCarthy caricature to star of Christmas Carol to being played by Leslie Nielson.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to the Six Major Hollywood Studios

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the most prominent Hollywood studios and thanks them for the joy and wonderful entertainment they've brought us over the years.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Yeoman Janice Rand (Star Trek)

Mr. Coat pays tribute to one of the most underrated Star Trek characters, Yeoman and later communications officer Janice Rand and also explains why she didn't appear as much as she should have.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Names You Recognise in the Toy Story Credits

Mr. Coat celebrate the talents who helped bring the Pixar classic Toy Story to life behind the scenes, from animators to character designers to even producers and writers.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: Which is Worse? Scooby-Doo or Kangaroo Jack?

Mr. Coat compares two Warner Brothers productions that began life as PG-13 projects before being watered down for the family audience.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Mickey Mouse

Mr. Coat celebrates the highlights of Mickey Mouse's career and how The Walt Disney Company continues to successfully use him today.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite M*A*S*H Episodes

Mr. Coat names his favourite episodes of the beloved Korean War sitcom, going in chronological order rather than numerical.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Bunnicula the Vampire Rabbit

Mr. Coat sees the origin of Deborah and James Howe's beloved vampire rabbit Bunnicula and his later animated adventures.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: Hollywood's Confused Geography - South America

Mr. Coat sees where Hollywood messed up with the geography of South America, specifically their odd shifting of the Iguazu Falls and the Amazon Rainforest.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: The History of Harley Quinn

Mr. Coat gives a brief breakdown of beloved DC villain Harley Quinn's legacy in animation and comics, just in time for her big screen debut in Suicide Squad.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Mr. Coat remembers the various incarnations of those body-stealing pod people: the classic, the one with Donald Sutherland, the film on the military base and the version with help from the Wachowskis.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Brad Bird's Tomorrowland

Mr. Coat defends Brad Bird's divisive science-fiction adventure Tomorrowland and explains why its themes of optimism had such a personal impact on him.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Ewok Adventures Movies

Mr. Coat reviews the forgotten movies of the Star Wars universe, Caravan of Courage and The Battle for Endor, featuring those rapscallion Ewoks.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Rio Songs

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite tunes from Blue Sky and director Carlos Saldanha's colourful and energetic postcard to his hometown of Rio de Janeiro.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Ferris Bueller: The TV Series

Mr. Coat celebrates the 30th anniversary of John Hughes's beloved comedy classic...by reviewing the short-lived 13 episode television series and seeing if it deserved its fate.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: Why the Misunderstanding is the Worst Movie Cliche

Mr. Coat expands on why the misunderstanding is the most eye-rolling story device, including its variants.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Which is Worse? Chicken Little or Shark Tale?

Mr. Coat compares products of two famed animation studios at their lowest point: Disney's modern fable Chicken Little and DreamWorks's celebrity-filled Shark Tale.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Gotham Season 1

Mr. Coat reviews the premiere season of the Batman prequel series Gotham, featuring a rookie detective Jim Gordon and pre-teen Batman and Catwoman.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Screenwriters

Mr. Coat explores what writing credits really mean, why certain screenwriters are hired and who deserves the blame for a disappointing movie.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: The 400th Episode!

Mr. Coat, in this special anniversary episode, finds himself in the highest court for daring to commit the ultimate crime: having an opinion.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: Why Disney Should Make a Live-Action Kim Possible Movie

Mr. Coat explains why of all of Disney's animated properties, Kim Possible makes the most sense to turn into a live-action film franchise.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Super Size Me

Mr. Coat revisits Morgan Spurlock's landmark documentary about McDonald's and the fast food industry, before embarking on a trip to the Golden Arches himself.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Tarzan

Mr. Coat looks at the creation and the notable screen incarnations of Edgar Rice Burroughs's legendary Lord of the Apes Tarzan.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Donald in Mathmagic Land

Mr. Coat talks about the classic educational Donald Duck short that would propel Disney into classrooms worldwide.

Bonus Episode:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Sonic the Hedgehog Cartoons

Mr. Coat revisits the animated series starring Sonic the Hedgehog from yesteryear and also provides his thoughts on his newest show Sonic Boom.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Speed Racer

Mr. Coat looks into why Lilly and Lana Wachowski's live-action adaptation of the beloved anime Speed Racer is developing a deserved cult following.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to the Films of Cao Hamburger

Mr. Coat discusses the career of an underappreciated filmmaker, who has jumped from animated shorts to fantasy adventures to historical dramas.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: The Rise of Modern Brazilian Cinema

Mr. Coat explains why the best non-English speaking films in the world come out of Brazil and why they breed some of the most talented directors.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: Which is Worse? Jem and the Holograms or The Country Bears?

Mr. Coat compares two cliched musicals based on the most unexpected and outrageous of source materials to see which of them was more tone-deaf.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourie Live-Action Disney Films

Mr. Coat counts down his personal favourite films from Disney's non-animated output, which include classics from Walt's day and modern sci-fi adventures.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: Oscar Predictions 2015

Mr. Coat provides his annual predictions for this year's Oscar race. Will it be a lovely day for Mad Max: Fury Road? Will Sylvester Stallone finally go the distance and win an Oscar?

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: The Most Surprising Oscar Nominated Movies

Mr. Coat reveals films that got the Academy's attention that may surprise many, including raunchy Eddie Murphy comedies and movies starring creepy fish.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: The Early History of Blue Sky Studios

Mr. Coat explores the humble beginnings of the East Coast animation studio founded by Chris Wedge and its notable contributions in its early years.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - The Minions

Mr. Coat looks at why those funny gibberish-speaking Twinkies from the Despicable Me series have proven so popular in their plan for world domination.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at Rollerball

Mr. Coat finally watches the iconic science-fiction film Rollerball, only to find out it doesn't hold up. And the 2002 version is even worse.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: The Best and Worst Animated Features of 2015

Mr. Coat does a twist on his annual animated feature retrospective by counting down the disappointments and the highlights, including the big movies of Pixar and international delights from France.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Walt Kelly's Pogo

Mr. Coat remembers Pogo, the brainchild of a former Disney animator and one of the most influential (and certainly one of the most political) comic strips that deserves more attention.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: My Top 5 Favourite Modern Disney Animated Films

Mr. Coat counts down the crown jewels of the current Disney animated empire, looking at their place in the studio's history and why they're so magical and charming.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: Which is Worse? Son of the Mask or The Cat in the Hat?

Mr. Coat answers the question that was asked by nobody. Which of these confused family films is the most insufferable? The Jim Carrey-less sequel or the Dr Seuss insult?

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Luke Skywalker

Mr. Coat celebrates the release of the new Star Wars movie by going over the abridged history of its central protagonist, the young Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Mr. Coat remembers this classic story about two dogs and a cat travelling the wilderness, a book that was turned into three very emotional Disney flicks.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Adam Sandler

Mr. Coat does what some might consider the unthinkable: defend Adam Sandler's recent film choices, including the decision to go to Netflix.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Over the Garden Wall

Mr. Coat gives a review of Patrick McHale and Cartoon Network's landmark mini-series that's like a cross between The Wizard of Oz and the stories of Mark Twain.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of 2014's Annie

Mr. Coat gives praise to Will Gluck's under-appreciated modern adaptation of the famous musical and explains precisely why Quvenzhané Wallis is the quintessential Annie.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at After M*A*S*H

Mr. Coat reviews the infamous M*A*S*H sequel series that had the confidence to compete against Mr. T, along with Radar's failed pilot episode.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to M*A*S*H

Mr. Coat pays tribute to one of the greatest war satires, which was originally a best-selling book and then a hit movie and finally one of the best sitcoms of all-time.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at A Boy Named Charlie Brown

Mr. Coat reviews the very first Peanuts Movie, which saw Charlie Brown trying to win a spelling bee with life lessons learned along the way.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Peppermint Patty

Mr. Coat goes over the best and funniest moments of Peanuts star athlete Peppermint Patty, including one comic arc so good it was animated twice.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Peanuts Kids

Mr. Coat counts down the funniest, most memorable characters created by Charles M. Schulz (not named Snoopy).

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Snoopy

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Charles Schulz's beloved beagle Snoopy and some of his wild adventures on the comic strip and animation desk.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Three Notable Peanuts Holiday Specials

Mr. Coat begins Peanuts Month by remembering three of Charlie Brown's most classic holiday specials, where he tried to survive Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Tim Burton Films

Mr. Coat celebrates some of his favourite works from the master of gothic fantasy and underdogs, Tim Burton, with a special countdown.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at BASEketball

Mr. Coat gives his thoughts on his favourite stupid comedy BASEketball, featuring the creators of South Park playing the best fictional sport since Quidditch.

Bonus Episode:
Mr. Coat: Why Modern Cartoons Are Awesome and We Shouldn't Miss Saturday Morning!

A discussion on the current landscape of television cartoons, the amount of variety and creator-driven programming out there and why the death of Saturday morning cartoons has been overblown.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Futurama Episodes

Mr. Coat names his favourite episodes from Matt Groening's futuristic series, featuring the adventures of a delivery boy, alcoholic robot and a mutant cyclops.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Films of Chris Columbus

Mr. Coat looks at the work of director Chris Columbus, who has brought to the big screen such celebrated characters as Harry Potter, Mrs Doubtfire and even Donkey Kong.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Monica's Gang

Mr. Coat explains why this charming and funny comic book series that spawned a multi-media empire in South America deserves to sit alongside even the best Disney cartoons.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: My Top 12 Favourite Disney Television Theme Songs

Mr. Coat counts down the best theme songs to come out of Disney's television animation department, including classics and the series entertaining the current generation.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Snap, Crackle and Pop (Rice Krispies)

Mr. Coat presents a brief history on three of Kellogg's most beloved mascots who have helped advertise that crunchy yet also soggy cereal to us.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Harold and Kumar Trilogy

Mr. Coat gives his thoughts on the hilarious trilogy about two stoners constantly getting into hijinks and why these films are smarter than we might perceive.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Mario Kart 64 Circuits

Mr. Coat counts down the most fun, creative and even some of the more exciting tracks from the landmark racing game Mario Kart 64.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Looney Tunes Movies

Mr. Coat explores how the Looney Tunes made the jump to feature films, first in a series of compilations and then two big-budget hybrid movies.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - The Noid

Mr. Coat remembers the infamous Domino's Pizza mascot The Noid, animated by Will Vinton and constantly on the hunt to destroy every pizza he encounters.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Mr. Coat praises Steven Spielberg's classic movie about a young boy befriending a friendly alien, which still manages to capture our hearts over thirty years later.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: What is the Auteur Theory?

Mr. Coat explains the Auteur Theory, which supports the idea that the director is the principal author of any movie, whether they're Steven Spielberg, Joss Whedon or even Raja Gosnell.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Star Wars Parodies

Mr. Coat names the parodies that made him laugh the hardest, when spoofing the expansive world created by George Lucas over multiple blockbuster adventures.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Thomas the Tank Engine

Mr. Coat finally gets around to one of his biggest requests after many years as he sees whether the series starring the Really Useful Engine from Sodor still holds up.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Alfonso Cuaron

Mr. Coat celebrates the work of one of the most consistent and imaginative directors working today, who helped bring Sara Crewe and Harry Potter to the screen and launched Sandra Bullock into outer space.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Disney's Inspector Gadget

Mr. Coat fondly remembers the live-action film adaptation of Inspector Gadget and why he enjoys the presence of Matthew Broderick and a Dr Claw whose not camera-shy.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Super Mario 64

Mr. Coat discusses one of the most groundbreaking video games of all-time, the fun exploration game Super Mario 64, that brought our favourite plumber to three dimensions.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: The Three Animated Features of Brad Bird

Mr. Coat celebrates the release of Brad Bird's new film by remembering when he directed animated features, including an E.T.-esque story with a robot and a family of superheroes.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Director Warren Beatty

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the work of actor-turned-director Warren Beatty, including Disney's big-budget comic book movie Dick Tracy and the political satire Bulworth.

Bonus Episode:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Animated Disney Songs!

Mr. Coat decides to revisit and update his very first list, counting down the best songs from the House of Mouse. What songs remained and which new ones from the past five years managed to find a place?

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Names You May Recognise in The Simpsons Credits

Mr. Coat gives recognition to the talented artists who have contributed to the longevity of Springfield's famous yellow family and their other noteworthy work.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Clone High

Mr. Coat takes a look at the short-lived animated series from the duo behind The LEGO Movie that turned Lincoln and Gandhi into teenagers and sparked a controversy in India.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Rover Dangerfield

Mr. Coat remembers the dog that got no respect as he explains why Rover Dangerfield is a funny and sweet animated feature worthy of its namesake.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at the Alvin and the Chipmunks Trilogy

Mr. Coat finally gives the Squeakquels in the Alvin and the Chipmunks film series a look...and is yet again annoyed by their irritating voices and lack of story.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at The Little Prince

Mr. Coat sees what makes this classic story one of the most important books of the twentieth century, in addition to the subsequent film adaptations.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite DreamWorks Animated Movies

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite titles from the animation studio that Shrek built, which include imaginative epics and satirical comedies.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Steven Universe

Mr. Coat explores one of the newest animated shows to come out of Cartoon Network, featuring magical Crystal Gems and topics not often explored in animated family shows.

Bonus Episode:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Worst Movies of 2014

In this list, Mr. Coat rounds down the movies that least impressed him last year, including unfunny sequels and a not-so-animated return to the Land of Oz.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at Doctor Dolittle

Mr. Coat sees what went wrong with the infamous musical flop Doctor Dolittle, wonders why it got nominated for Best Picture and explains how it made George Lucas a millionaire.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone DVD

Mr. Coat talks about the unusual so-called "special edition" DVD of the first Harry Potter movie, which was focused more on mini-games than actual content.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: My Top 12 Favourite Cartoon Movie Adaptations

Mr. Coat remembers when popular animated shows were turned into movies on a regular basis and names the ones that weren't simply longer episodes.

Bonus Episode:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Best Movies of 2014

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite movies from the last year, ranging from mathematical biopics to giant monsters.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Flo the Progressive Insurance Lady

Mr. Coat looks at some of the adventures in advertising taken by Flo the official spokeswoman for Progressive Insurance and why she's one of the best company mascots.

Bonus Episode:
Mr. Coat: How I Would Make the Next Spider-Man Movie

With the recent announcement that Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios were collaborating on a new Spider-Man movie, Mr. Coat gives his thoughts on the direction they should take and the actors he would like to see in the roles.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Vanguard Animation

Mr. Coat checks out the feature films of a short-lived animation studio that brought us such "inventive" titles as Valiant and Space Chimps.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Oscar Predictions 2014

Mr. Coat predicts what will win at this year's Academy Awards. Will The LEGO Movie actually win something? Will the 12 years of Boyhood impress enough to win Best Picture? He ponders those questions.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at Camelot

Mr. Coat looks at the movie musical that almost killed off the genre in Hollywood, Camelot, featuring a Dumbledore who can't sing and a Frenchman with an Italian accent.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of The Nut Job

Mr. Coat defends last January's infamous animated feature The Nut Job and why its wacky hijinks and crazy park animals are worthy successors to classic Looney Tunes.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Mario and Fafa (Glove and Boots)

Mr. Coat spotlights one of the best YouTube channels, as he explains why Maria and Fafa of "Glove and Boots" are such brilliant characters.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Animated Features of 2014

Mr. Coat presents his annual retrospective of the year's animated features, with 2014 bringing us talking LEGO, Brazilian birds, a British postman and Marvel superheroes.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: The Other Three Dana Carvey Movies

Mr. Coat looks into the rest of Dana Carvey's filmography, the part that lacks Mike Myers and Turtle Clubs, as he reviews his three big starring roles in the 1990s.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at The Wild Thornberrys

Mr. Coat travels to the savanna to look at Nickelodeon's The Wild Thornberrys, which has a family with a girl who can talk to animals...and Tim Curry.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Minerva Mink

Mr. Coat concludes Animaniacs Month with a look at the brief number of appearances from the show's most controversial character Minerva Mink.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Animaniacs Songs

Mr. Coat counts down the best tunes created by the Animaniacs songwriting team, ranging from hilarious to educational.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Slappy Squirrel

Mr. Coat continues Animaniacs Month with some of the finest and funniest moments of retired cartoon star Slappy Squirrel's career.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Wakko's Wish

Mr. Coat begins Animaniacs Month by explaining why their finale movie Wakko's Wish was a hilarious and touching way to cap off the landmark animated series.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Princess Mononoke

Mr. Coat remembers when famed Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki had made the retirement announcement before, originally with the beautiful and imaginative Princess Mononoke.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Most Well-Animated CG Characters

Mr. Coat counts down the best examples of CG Character Animation he's seen, whether they're pushing the artform or proving the medium can be as endearing as hand-drawn.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: Why Foodfight is Not the Worst Animated Film (But Still Really Bad)

Mr. Coat examines the infamous animated disaster Foodfight and wonders whether this product of confusing budgets and stolen footage is really the worst piece of animation ever produced.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Mary Blair

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the artwork of Disney Legend Mary Blair, whose unique style was heavily used in classics like Alice in Wonderland and it's a small world.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: Remake vs. Adaptation

Mr. Coat finally puts to rest the difference between what counts as a remake or just the latest film adaptation of an often told story, including the likes of Annie, Chicago and Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Popeye Color Specials

Mr. Coat examines why the Fleischers' entry into two-reel Technicolor cartoons, starring their famous sailor man, were such brilliant pieces of animation. He then explains why Genndy Tartakovsky's upcoming movie is faithful to the original shorts.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Stan Winston

Mr. Coat looks over the biggest career accomplishments of Stan Winston, the special effects wizard instrumental in bringing the Terminator, the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park and even Inspector Gadget to life.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: My Top 8 Favourite Deleted Disney Songs

Mr. Coat takes a look behind the scenes at some of Disney's most cherished animated films and names his favourite songs that sadly didn't make the final cut.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at Alpha and Omega

Mr. Coat discusses one of his least favourite animated features, which takes what should be a cute little love story and fills it with awkward dancing, stiff animation and inappropriate jokes.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of All Dogs Go to Heaven 2

Mr. Coat explains why the obvious cash-grab sequel to All Dogs Go to Heaven fixes a lot of his issues with the first film and why he feels it's a superior follow-up.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Weird Al Yankovic Songs

Mr. Coat celebrates Weird Al Yankovic's recent surge in popularity, following the blockbuster success of his new album, by counting down his favourite songs from the parody king.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Bee Movie

Mr. Coat looks at Jerry Seinfeld's very funny and intelligent animated satire Bee Movie and why it's one of DreamWorks Animation's finest films.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of the Man of Steel Climax

Mr. Coat discusses the much-debated climax to Man of Steel, explaing that Superman caused less destruction than assumed and why Zack Snyder will bring his A-game to the sequel.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Annie

Mr. Coat looks at the strengths and many weaknesses of the film adaptations of the popular stage musical Annie and why the upcoming version will be the best one yet.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Animated Bird Characters

Mr. Coat counts down some of the best avian creatures to come out of an animator's pencil, including a billionaire and some Brazilian parrots.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: The Hand-Drawnification of Computer Animation

Mr. Coat looks into how computer animation has evolved into looking more and more like their hand-drawn counterparts, courtesy of Disney, Sony and Blue Sky.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

Mr. Coat talks about the B-movie parody series Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, which is completely and utterly stupid...and proud of it.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - The Smurfs

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Peyo's beloved creations, from their original mischievous side in the comics to the Hanna-Barbera cartoon and eventually the recent movies.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Disney's True-Life Adventures

Mr. Coat discusses an area of Disney history that is not as often explored as their animated features, when the studio embarked on bringing audiences to the wild with nature documentaries.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Peter and the Wolf

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the classic musical composition, with this discussion of the various instruments and their place in the story and three animated adaptations.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: My Top 12 Favourite Animated Female Characters

Mr. Coat celebrates some of the best ladies of animation, ranging from princesses to crime-fighters.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Where's Wally?

Mr. Coat was just as avid a seacher for that famous stripped man as maybe you were and in this Character Profile, he explores his appeal and why his name change makes no sense.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Ralph Bakshi's Spicy City

Mr. Coat sees the result of HBO giving the director of Fritz the Cat an animated series...that only lasted six episodes.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Dexter's Laboratory

Mr. Coat looks back at the very first Cartoon Cartoon, Dexter's Laboratory, where famed animation director Genndy Tartakovsky became the celebrated auteur he is today.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Blue Sky Studios

Mr. Coat explains why Blue Sky Studios, the creators of Ice Age, Rio, Robots and Epic, is the best and most creative animation studio making feature films today.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: My Top 12 Favourite Love Themes

Mr. Coat counts down his picks of best romantic movie scores, which include disaster films and animated features.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: The 300th Episode!

Mr. Coat finds himself stuck in a virtual world in this special milestone episode and ends up in some odd situations with a couple of familiar faces along the way.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Chaplin

Mr. Coat looks at the biopic Chaplin, based on the life of the legendary comedian. He sees how Robert Downey Jr slips into the role of the Little Tramp and how it depicts this man's extraordinary life story.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Joel Schumacher's The Phantom of the Opera

Mr. Coat defends the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical The Phantom of the Opera and why it is the songwriter's only production he can tolerate.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Bridget Jones's Diary

Mr. Coat explains what makes the British romantic comedy Bridget Jones's Diary so witty and endearing and why its title character is one of the best female leads to grace movie screens.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Paddington Bear

Mr. Coat delves into the history and multiple screen versions of Paddington Bear, a marmalade sandwich loving bear named after a train station.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at The Secret of NIMH 2

Mr. Coat sees what happens when somebody does a direct-to-video sequel to a Don Bluth movie...and produces a really stupid film with a little bit of inspired brilliance.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Juno

Mr. Coat explains why Jason Reitman's teen comedy Juno is one of the best representations of young people, especially its unique blend of dialogue.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Mr. Coat delves into the wonderful sense of creativity displayed in the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs films and why they're a celebration of the limitless potential of imagination.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Pixar's Brave

Mr. Coat defends Pixar's mother-daughter story Brave, addressing why it was so personal to the director and its controversial Oscar success.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at Stefani Germanotta's Music

Mr. Coat rants about why the so-called "music" produced by Stefani Germanotta is an embarassment to the medium and why her stage persona is especially false and contrived.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Moulin Rouge!

Mr. Coat explains why he feels Baz Luhrmann's hyper-kinetic musical love story is one of the best movie musicals of this current genre resurgence.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Lois Lane

Mr. Coat samples some of the depictions of Lois Lane that have appeared throughout movies and animation and why her recent portrayal in Man of Steel is his favourite.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Blue Sky's Epic

Mr. Coat, quite possibly the biggest Epic fan on the planet, explains why Chris Wedge's animated tale is a spectacular motion picture filled with more imagination and subtle layers than it's given credit for.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: Oscar Predictions 2013

Mr. Coat predicts what will win at this year's Academy Awards. Will they be impressed by the astronauts or the conmen? What about the snow queeen vs. the airplane designer?

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at All Dogs Go to Heaven

Mr. Coat enters cherished territory as he explains why he dislikes Don Bluth's animated feature All Dogs Go to Heaven, especially its main character.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Films That Shockingly Didn't Become Cartoons

Mr. Coat wonders why certain popular films were not translated into Saturday morning cartoons at a time when studio executives were willing to go that route.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: The Three Jim Carrey Animated Series

Mr. Coat recalls a time when almost anything got a Saturday morning cartoon, including Jim Carrey's three big break-out comedies.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Regular Show

Mr. Coat delves into the wacky misadventures of a couple of slacker animals from Cartoon Network's latest hit series Regular Show.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Lion King Broadway Show

Mr. Coat pays tribute to one of the longest running musicals on Broadway, which managed the impressive task of translating the animated blockbuster The Lion King to the stage.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Animated Features of 2013

Mr. Coat gives his opinion on the previous year's crop of animated features, which include stories about adventurous Leafmen, evolving cavemen, racing snails and a Queen with icy powers.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Curb Your Enthusiasm

Mr. Coat delves into Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm, his follow-up show to Seinfeld that analyses the silly little normalities of our society.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Stuart Little

Mr. Coat looks at the world from a mouse's perspective as he gives his opinion on EB White's famous book Stuart Little and the film adaptations with Michael J Fox as Stuart.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: The Three Early Seth MacFarlane Shorts

Mr. Coat looks at the three animated shorts of Seth MacFarlane's early career, which hint at what he would later produce with Family Guy.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: The Best and Worst of Don Bluth

Mr. Coat names the few films he admires from ex-Disney animator Don Bluth...and those he places near the bottom of the animation pile.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Plan 9 from Outer Space

Mr. Coat explains why he genuinely likes Ed Wood's Plan 9 from Outer Space, widely considered one of the worst films of all-time.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Alec Baldwin Performances

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite performances from Alec Baldwin, whose played a variety of roles from an unscary ghost to a temperamental salesman to a conductor who talks to trains.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Carmen Sandiego

Mr. Coat investigates the criminal exploits of Carmen Sandiego, a master thief whose actions led to us learning more about the world and its history.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Disney's The Shnookums and Meat Funny Cartoon Show

Mr. Coat looks at one of the more obscure animated series to come out of Walt Disney Television, involving a cat and dog in no way related to a certain Spumcoed pair of animals.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: The Three Modern Day Penguin Movies

Mr. Coat returns to a time when penguins were more popular than humanly possible by examining three films that started the trend, featuring tap-dancing, surfing and real-life Antarctic birds.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: A Look at the Works of Terrence Malick

Mr. Coat takes his camera on-location to a lush, autumn forest to discuss the films of renowned and reclusive director Terrence Malick.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: Three Japanese Horror Films and Their Remakes

Mr. Coat delves into the unconventional territory of Japanese horror films, taking a look at the three most notable ones adapted for English speakers.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Exorcist

Mr. Coat looks at The Exorcist, the hugely successful classic often regarded as the scariest movie of all-time and why he personally agrees with its position as the pinnacle of cinematic horror.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at The Bad News Bears

Mr. Coat explains the importance of The Bad News Bears and how it would influence the family sports film sub-genre. He also delves into the less successful sequels and eventual remake.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: A Look at Disney's Circle 7 Animation

Mr. Coat returns to a brief time when Disney and Pixar were split up and the Mouse's response...was to make direct-to-video sequels to their movies.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Mr. Coat explains why Tim Burton's chocolate-coated fantasy Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of his best and why it's actually a very personal film for him.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Gravity Falls

Mr. Coat explains why Disney's latest successful animated series Gravity Falls has such an appeal and what sets it apart from other shows on television.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Mouse Hunt

Mr. Coat takes a look at Gore Verbinski's first movie, Mouse Hunt with Nathan Lane and Lee Evans trying to catch a little mouse and the hilarity that ensues.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Turner Classic Movies

Mr. Coat pays tribute to one of the greatest television channels ever put to air, showcasing some of the highest respect to classic films imaginable.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Baseball Films

Mr. Coat goes out to the ballgame as he counts down his favourite baseball movies, whether they be magical, inspirational or just plain funny.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Tap Dancing

Mr. Coat pays tribute to his favourite style of musical dance: the tap dance. From old-school movies to today's Broadway musicals, he explains why the the clitter-clatter of those shoes is so show-stopping.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Humphrey the Bear

Mr. Coat pays tribute to an underappreciated Disney character. Would you believe there was a cartoon bear stealing food before Yogi Bear and he's just as funny?

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Gremlins

Mr. Coat discusses the twistedly dark comic tales of Gremlins, brought to the screen by modern Looney Tunes director Joe Dante and, of all people, Home Alone filmmaker Chris Columbus.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: A "Tribute" to Troll 2

Mr. Coat looks at the infamous direct-to-video non-sequel Troll 2, featuring vegetarian goblins and twists that everybody sees coming.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at the Austin Powers Trilogy

Mr. Coat explains why he doesn't find Mike Myers' once-popular trilogy of spy spoofs to be particularly funny, while still highlighting its few accomplishments.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Family Dog

Mr. Coat looks at Brad Bird's popular Amazing Stories episode and why the subsequent television series, produced by Steven Spielberg and Tim Burton, didn't last long.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Most Annoying Film Cliches

Mr. Coat counts down the film cliches that genuinely aggravate him, whether it be a lazy screenwriting decision or chaotic direction.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Bob and Doug McKenzie

Mr. Coat explains the history behind how Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas' satire of Canadian stereotypes...ultimately became the poster image for how everybody else views Canada.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Look at the Tom & Jerry Movies

Mr. Coat looks at five different attempts at making feature-length Tom & Jerry movies, including their only theatrical outing and appearing alongside the likes of Robin Hood and Sherlock Holmes.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Illumination's The Lorax

Mr. Coat explains why he likes the feature-length adaptation of Dr Seuss' enviromentally friendly book, including why showing the Onceler's face was a great idea.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Critic

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the short-lived animated series revolving around film critic Jay Sherman as he proclaims "It stinks!" to almost everything he watches.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Most Embarrassing Childhood Films

Mr. Coat issues a public apology to his parents by counting down the films he so wanted to see upon original release...only to later realise how agonising they must have been to those over twelve years old.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - M&Ms

Mr. Coat looks at the colourful personalities of those fun and yet strangely cannibalistic M&Ms "spokescandies."

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: The Top 13 Names You May Recognise in the Roger Rabbit Credits

Mr. Coat completes Roger Rabbit Month by looking at the superstar names hidden deep in the scrolling end credits, whether they be animators or storyboard artists.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: The Roger Rabbit Sequel That Never Was

Mr. Coat takes a look at what might have been of the long-in-deveopment-hell sequel to Who Framed Roger Rabbit and even presents his own possible idea for one.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Roger Rabbit Shorts

Mr. Coat continues Roger Rabbit Month with the only three produced animated shorts, featuring the character.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Richard Williams

Mr. Coat begins Roger Rabbit Month by looking at the career of legendary director Richard Williams, responsible for Who Framed Roger Rabbit's landmark animation and the unfinished masterwork The Thief and the Cobbler.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Blockbuster Video

Mr. Coat and South Jersey Sam team up to discuss both the nostalgic and inconvenient aspects of the now-obsolete video rental chain Blockbuster.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Christine Cavanaugh

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the voices of retired voice artist Christine Cavanaugh, who portrayed such childhood icons as Babe the Sheep-Pig and Dexter.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - New Sherlock Holmes

Mr. Coat looks at recent interpretations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective, including a mouse and a modern-day Sherlock.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: The Highs and Lows of Canadian Animation

Mr. Coat scours through the past thirty or so years of Canadian animation studios and their progression from major feature films to Flash animated programming.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Illustrator William Joyce

Mr. Coat pays tribute to one of the best illustrators and character designers William Joyce, whose works include the likes of George Shrinks and Rise of the Guardians.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite "Super Mario Bros" Themes

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite musical themes from the Super Mario archive, ranging from Game Boy adventures to Nintendo 64 memories.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Casper the Friendly Ghost

Mr. Coat looks at the lengthy career of the kindly spirit, Casper, who has been unintentionally scaring people for decades.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2"

Mr. Coat discusses his favourite classical music composition of all-time and how it would later influence the world of animation.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at The Wizard of Oz Animated Series

Mr. Coat anticipates the release of a new Wizard of Oz feature film...by looking at Ted Turner and DIC's failed attempt to make an animated series.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Die Hard

Mr. Coat looks at the twenty-five year old series that turned John McClane into one of the best action heroes of the silver screen.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: Oscar Predictions 2012

Mr. Coat prepares for the 85th Academy Awards by predicting what will win each category, from Best Animated Short all the way to Best Picture.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: The Cinematic Three of DNA Productions

Mr. Coat remembers the work of the now-closed DNA Productions, including a boy genius and an airbender shrunk down to ant size.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Mr. Freeze

Mr. Coat looks at both the silly and tragic portrayals of one of Batman's most evolving villains, Mr Freeze.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Animated Features of 2012

Mr. Coat presents his annual tradition of looking at the animated features in the past year. 2012 brought us elastic monsters, dogs brought back from the dead and arcade misadventures, among other wondrous creations.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: A Look at Cheap Foreign Knock-Offs

Mr. Coat looks at the cheap mockbusters made by filmmakers in three different countries, who try to create their own Hollywood blockbusters...with 0.01% of the talent and money.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Felix the Cat

Mr. Coat looks at the career of the first cartoon star, Felix the Cat, and explains why he doesn't care for most of the character's adventures.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Winsor McCay

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the grandfather of animation, Winsor McCay, who brought us Little Nemo and Gertie the Dinosaur, among other incredible achievements.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Directors Who Should Make an Animated Film

Mr. Coat thinks every director should make, at least, one animated feature. Here is a list of suggestions of possible filmmakers who would do well in this creative medium.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Lord of the Rings Film Trilogy

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the magical world of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth as told through the lenses of Peter Jackson and Ralph Bakshi.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Pixar Shorts

Mr. Coat looks over the shorts Pixar has created in the past twenty-six years and selects his personal favourites of the bunch.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Adventure Time

Mr. Coat pays tribute to Pendleton Ward's wonderfully imaginative animated series, Adventure Time, about the magical and post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Basil Fawlty

Mr. Coat discusses quite possibly the funniest character in British television history, Basil Fawlty of Fawlty Towers.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: Mr. Coat Looks at Another Anime

Mr. Coat looks at yet another Japanese anime series, one that took a rather unique approach in how it was distributed to English-speaking countries.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: Mr. Coat Looks at an Anime

Mr. Coat, after popular demand, decides to discuss a Japanese anime series which was adapted from a manga. Which one did he choose to talk about?

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Kick Buttowski

Mr. Coat explains why the underrated (and now sadly cancelled) Disney animated series Kick Buttowski is one of the best current cartoons on television.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - James Bond

Mr. Coat looks at the sixty year career of Ian Fleming's dashing secret agent James Bond and the multiple actors who have brought him to the screen.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Final Destination

Mr. Coat caps off October, by looking at the horror franchise that turns the slasher film into a Rube Goldberg creation.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to the Evil Dead Trilogy

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the horror trilogy where Spider-Man director Sam Raimi and cult acting legend Bruce Campbell got their start.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Piranha

Mr. Coat dips his feet in the water as he looks at the long-lasting B-movie franchise Piranha, that has been directed by the likes of Joe Dante and James Cameron.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: The First Four Halloweens

Mr. Coat begins October by looking at the first four films in the Halloween series, first created by John Carpenter and that (mostly) dealt with a shadowy figure named Michael Myers.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: In Defense of Pixar's Cars Franchise

Mr. Coat defends the genuinely well-liked first Cars picture, its highly derided sequel and the billion-dollar merchandising.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to POW Stories in the Media

Mr. Coat discusses four notable stories inspired by those brave Prisoners of War: The Great Escape, Stalag 17, Recess and Chicken Run.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Big Bad Wolf

Mr. Coat looks at the career and history of one of the longest-running villains, from his early storybook days to his recent more sympathetic portrayals.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: My Top 8 Favourite Music Videos

Mr. Coat presents more music videos than MTV have shown in the past year, as he counts down his personal favourites of varying genres and styles.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to 2001: A Space Odyssey

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the cinematic brilliance that is Stanley Kubrick's science-fiction classic and highly influential masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Retail

Mr. Coat briefly looks at the appeal and characters of Norm Feuti's wonderfully funny workplace comic strip Retail.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: The Oddities of Old Computers

Mr. Coat looks back at a time when the Internet was incredibly slow and files were stored on something called a floppy disc.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: The Only Three Modern Mickey Mouse Shorts

Mr. Coat discusses Mickey's three theatrical cartoons, released during the studio's post-Walt Disney era.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Best Uses of 3-D

Mr. Coat looks at the proper ways to use 3-D technology by counting down the films that successfully transported audiences to other worlds or threw random things at their faces with minimal annoyance.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to the Marx Brothers

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the classic comedy of the Marx Brothers, from Groucho's snappy one-liners to Harpo's slapstick antics.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Good Luck Charlie

Mr. Coat takes a look at a current Disney Channel sitcom that's actually watchable, about a regular family leading regular lives...oh and there's a baby somewhere in there, too.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: The Animated Features of Europe

Mr. Coat ventures past the usual animated works to look at some selected European titles for a change, ranging from France to Denmark.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Hunger Games

Mr. Coat and Face Nelson team up to discuss what makes Suzanne Collins' incredibly popular The Hunger Games trilogy stand out among young adult books.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!

Mr. Coat explains why a cartoon as wacky as The Fairly OddParents does not translate to live-action and what else its film adaptation did wrong.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: The 200th Episode!

Enter the Cinema de Mr. Coat for this special 200th episode, a symphony of sights and sounds like never before.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Roald Dahl's Matilda

Mr. Coat discusses the classic Roald Dahl book about an extraordinarily bright young girl named Matilda.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Donkey Kong

Mr. Coat talks about the history of the video game world's most famous barrel-throwing gorilla Donkey Kong, from his iconic arcade game to the animated television show.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Matthew O'Callaghan

Mr. Coat looks at the accomplishments of underrated storyboard artist and director Matthew O'Callaghan, who brought us Curious George and the recent computer-animated Looney Tunes shorts.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at Reality Television

Mr. Coat slams the idiotic, hideous, disgusting and annoying world of reality television, from abusive chefs to irritating stereotypes.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: The Only Three of Amblimation

Mr. Coat provides his thoughts on the three animated features to come out of Amblimation, Steven Spielberg's brief attempt at running an animation studio.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Sky High

Mr. Coat looks at a Disney superhero flick that doesn't team up Marvel's most beloved heroes nor a computer-generated family, but rather a team of under-appreciated teenagers.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: In Defence of John Carter

Mr. Coat defends Andrew Stanton's big-budget adaptation of the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs text and why it did not deserve its box-office fate.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Robert Lopez

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the funny, heartful and memorable work of Broadway composer Robert Lopez, the main mastermind behind The Book of Mormon and Avenue Q.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: The Cinema of Australia

Mr. Coat takes a trip down under to the land of the kangaroos, as he discusses some of the most notable films to come out of Australia.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Lola Bunny

Mr. Coat looks at the history of Lola Bunny, the recent Looney Tunes creation who transformed from being an athletic basketball player to a crazy stalker.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Mr. Coat discusses the appeal behind Jeff Kinney's satirical books about childhood oddities and the subsequent film adaptations.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: The Top 15 Greatest Disney Movie Endings

Mr. Coat counts down the the magic kingdom's best animated endings, that left the audience smiling and humming their way out of the cinema.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: The Worst Films Ever Made (as Chosen by You)!

Mr. Coat looks over viewer suggestions for the worst films in the history of cinema in the very first fan co-written episode!

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Scrat

Mr. Coat celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Ice Age series by looking at the history of the scene-stealing sabre-toothed squirrel Scrat.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at The Purple Smurfs

Mr. Coat looks into how the zombie apocalypse story originated with Peyo's beloved blue Smurfs, of all things.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Look at International Dubbing 2

Mr. Coat presents a sequel to an earlier episode, as he looks at animation dubs from a multitude of countries, including Norway, Poland, Japan and others.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: The Top 10 Strangest/Most Annoying Academy Decisions

Mr. Coat finishes Academy Awards Month by looking at the oddball decisions made by the producers and voting body that leaves one scratching their head.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: How to Win Your Oscar Pool

Mr. Coat explains the voting tendencies of the Academy, as he predicts what will win the Oscars at the 84th Academy Awards.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: The History of the Academy Awards (Part 2)

Mr. Coat continues Academy Awards Month as he discusses the last forty years of the Oscars and the crazy, funny happenings of that back-patting ceremony.

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: The History of the Academy Awards (Part 1)

Mr. Coat begins Academy Awards Month with his history of the Oscars, the various Best Picture winners and the noteworthy incidents.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: The Notable Three of CBBC Toy-Mation

Mr. Coat goes back to his very early childhood memories to discuss three of the most landmark series produced by the CBBC: Noddy, Postman Pat and Fireman Sam.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the Animated Features of 2011

Mr. Coat presents the latest annual special, providing his thoughts on the wide range of animated releases in the past year, featuring all manner of tropical birds, secret agent cars and cuddly bears.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: A Look at Film Criticism

Mr. Coat talks about the different types of film criticism, both good and bad, and lists the film critics closest to his style.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Teletoon

Mr. Coat pays tribute to the Canadian equivalent to Cartoon Network, Teletoon, and its interesting set of programming.

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Tintin

Mr. Coat celebrates the release of Steven Spielberg's long-awaited motion-capture feature, as he looks at the history and longevity of Herge's famous reporter Tintin.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Avatar: The Last Airbender

Mr. Coat finally gives his opinion on the highly successful and widely beloved Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: The Next Top 10 Greatest Animated Series

Mr. Coat continues his list of the top animated series from two years ago, with shows that did not make the cut last time and recently discovered gems.

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Rugrats

Mr. Coat talks about the history of one of the original classic Nicktoons Rugrats, from its iconic characters to their later big-screen adventures.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: The Wonderful World of Flying

Mr. Coat is taken on an airplane flight as he learns that the journey is just as adventurous as the destination, in this strange world of safety instructions and small spaces.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Ben Burtt

Mr. Coat looks at the incredible and iconic sound effects brought to life by Ben Burtt, who can do almost anything possible from rolling boulders to love-struck robots.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Song of the South

Mr. Coat examines whether the controversial Disney film Song of the South is as offensive as its reputation suggests and if it deserves its Vault lock-up.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: The Top 12 Films I've Watched the Most

Mr. Coat estimates which cinematic works he has gone back to again and again, based on scientific research and looking back at his own obsessions.

Episode 22:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Zooey Deschanel

Mr. Coat examines the impressively escalating career of actress Zooey Deschanel, who is both his favourite current singer and the star of his favourite currently-airing sitcom.

Episode 21:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Phineas and Ferb

Mr. Coat celebrates the joys of summer a tad late by praising the popular Disney Channel animated series Phineas and Ferb.

Episode 20:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Pac-Man

Mr. Coat looks at one of his favourite video games of all-time, the classic arcade game starring a yellow and hungry ball, four ghosts and a maze.

Episode 19:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Ramona Flowers

Mr. Coat explains the appeal behind Scott Pilgrim's girlfriend with the multi-coloured hair styles from the cult graphic novels and feature film.

Episode 18:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Tom Cruise Performances

Mr. Coat counts down his favourite roles from Tom Cruise, one of the most consistent action and dramatic actors and biggest cinematic icons in the film industry.

Episode 17:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at the American Pie Trilogy

Mr. Coat talks about the blockbuster gross-out comedy series detailing the adventures of Jim, Michelle, Stifler and other iconic teen characters as they explore the mysterious world of sex.

Episode 16:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Michelin Man

Mr. Coat looks at one of the rare mascots for a tire company, the Michelin Man, from his origin story to his commercial and comic appearances.

Episode 15:
Mr. Coat: Confession - Wizards of Waverly Place

Mr. Coat admits to enjoying a modern-day Disney Channel sitcom. The shock! The horror! He explains why this Selena Gomez show works for him.

Episode 14:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to The Night Shift

Mr. Coat looks at an unlikely sitcom about three employees working in a Shell station and it's from...Iceland?

Episode 13:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Raven (Teen Titans)

Mr. Coat enters the wacky world of Pan-Pizza to talk about their favourite Teen Titan: the moody demon-offspring Raven.

Episode 12:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Charlotte's Web

Mr. Coat takes a look at E.B. White's incredible and charming story about the touching relationship between a pig and a spider, as well as the subsequent film adaptations.

Episode 11:
Mr. Coat: The History of the Loch Ness Monster

Mr. Coat explores the mystery of the Great Big Nessie, otherwise known as the Loch Ness Monster that possibly swims through the waters of Scotland.

Episode 10:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Astro Boy

Mr. Coat looks at the history of the most iconic manga and anime character to come out of Japan: Osamu Tezuka's classic robotic creation Astro Boy.

Episode 9:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to LEGO

Mr. Coat takes us back to the favourite building blocks of almost everyone's youth and the greatest toy company of all-time: LEGO!

Episode 8:
Mr. Coat: A Slam at The Happy Cricket

Mr. Coat bashes what he considers to be the worst animated feature he has ever seen, about a cheerful insect and his magical guitar with no strings.

Episode 7:
Mr. Coat: A Nod to the National Film Board of Canada

Mr. Coat explores the impressive catalogue of animated shorts produced by the National Film Board of Canada over the years.

Episode 6:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Randy Newman

Mr. Coat pays tribute to one of his favourite song-writers, who was responsible for such classic songs as "Short People", "You've Got a Friend in Me" and "Political Science."

Episode 5:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at Free Willy

Mr. Coat takes a swim as he discusses the ever-so-popular enviromental film series about a young boy and a killer whale.

Episode 4:
Mr. Coat: Character Profile - Timon and Pumbaa

Mr. Coat talks about his favourite Disney sidekicks: the lovable meerkat and warthog duo, Timon and Pumbaa, from The Lion King.

Episode 3:
Mr. Coat: A Look Back at McDonald's Happy Meal Toys

Mr. Coat raises his cholesterol as he looks at the toys placed into the Happy Meals of the largest fast food chain in the world.

Episode 2:
Mr. Coat: My Top 10 Favourite Matthew Broderick Performances

Mr. Coat gives one of his favourite, yet seriously under-appreciated, actors his due by counting down Matthew Broderick's top screen roles.

Episode 1:
Mr. Coat: A Tribute to Crystal Caves

Mr. Coat goes back in time to the DOS era of computers to look at the classic side-scroller game Crystal Caves.