Episode SummaryErin and Rachel travel to the (problematically) imaginary land of Agrabah to discuss Aladdin (1992), debating whether this film can overcome its staggering orientalism to be the diamond in the rough we’d all like it to be. Highlights include Robin Williams, Howard Ashman, and Ottoman Empire fashion. Episode BibliographyAddison, E. (1993). Saving other women from other men: Disney’s Aladdin. Camera Obscura: Feminism, Culture, and Media Studies, 11(31), 4–25.Aladdin. (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved April 9, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AladdinAladdin (1992 Disney film). (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved April 9, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin_(1992_Disney_film)Ant, C. (2015, October 23). The Definitive Guide to Aladdin's Genie Impressions. Laser Time. Retrieved April 11, 2022, from http://www.lasertimepodcast.com/2015/10/23/the-definitive-guide-to-aladdins-genie-impressions/Artz, L. (2004). The righteousness of self-centered royals: The world according to Disney animation. Critical Arts, 18(1), 116-146. doi: 10.1080/02560240485310071BBC. (2019, October 25). Iran cuts off man’s fingers for theft. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-50179741Bell, E. (1995). From mouse to mermaid: The politics of film, gender, and culture. Indiana University Press. Bourenane, A. (2020).  Authenticity and discourses in Aladdin (1992). Journal of Arab & Muslim Media Research, 13(2), 235–250. doi: https://doi.org/10.1386/jammr_00021_1Bowen, S. (2017, November 13). Yes, Aladdin is still racist. Refinery29. https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/11/180902/aladdin-racist-disney-movieBrockington, A. (2019, May 24). Aladdin’s Agrabah is based on many places, & that’s kind of the issue. Refinery29. https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/05/233405/where-does-aladdin-take-place-agrabah-real-locationBuchanan, R. T. (2015, October 17). Peddler at beginning of Aladdin is the Genie, directors finally confirm. The Independent. Retrieved April 9, 2022, from https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/peddler-at-beginning-of-aladdin-is-the-genie-directors-finally-confirm-a6697826.htmlClements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin. Walt Disney Pictures.Daly, S. (1992, December 4). Disney's Got a Brand-New Baghdad. EW.com. Retrieved April 10, 2022, from https://web.archive.org/web/20121019090423/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,312562,00.htmlDavis, A. M. (2007). Good girls and wicked witches: Women in Disney's feature animation. John Libbey & Company.Davis, A. M. (2014). Handsome heroes and vile villains: Men in Disney’s feature animation. John Libbey & Company, Limited. Dudley, S. (2018, March 9). A Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin (Full Documentary). YouTube. Retrieved April 10, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afqrFqn7PJgEbert, R. (1992, November 25). Aladdin movie review & film summary (1992). Roger Ebert. Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/aladdin-1992Feminism and Media — is aladdin as racist as the gerudos? (2019, April 11). Feminism and Media by feminismandmedia. Retrieved April 15, 2022, from https://feminismandmedia.tumblr.com/post/184122748699/is-aladdin-as-racist-as-the-gerudosFisher, M. (2012, April 25). The real roots of sexism in the Middle East (it’s not Islam, race, or ‘hate’). The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/04/the-real-roots-of-sexism-in-the-middle-east-its-not-islam-race-or-hate/256362/Fox, D. J. (1993, April 21). 'Aladdin' Becomes a $200-Million Genie for Disney : Movies: Studio's all-time top-grosser is the first animated feature to reach the box office milestone. And in its 23rd week of release, there still is no end in sight. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-04-21-ca-25327-story.htmlGamm, N. (2014, June 28). Crime and punishment: The Ottoman legal system. Hürriyet Daily News. https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/crime-and-punishment-th