The Shaggy Dog, released in theaters in 1959, was Disney Studios first live-action comedy. It was a departure from their popular animated films. The gambit paid off—it was a huge hit and it launched a slew of wholesome, funny, adventuresome movies from the studio. These goofball comedies, light-hearted family fare, and suspenseful mysteries became the…
Live Action Disney Classics from the 1960s
The Shaggy Dog, released in theaters in 1959, was Disney Studios first live-action comedy. It was a departure from their popular animated films. The gambit paid off — it was a huge hit and it launched a slew of wholesome, funny, adventuresome movies from the studio. These goofball comedies, light-hearted family fare and suspenseful mysteries…
REVIEW: SAVING MR. BANKS
I’m sure I’m not the only one who jumped down her staircase, umbrella in hand, in an attempt to be Mary Poppins. At age four, when I found this did not give me the lift required, I intended to jump from the roof. Luckily my mother was very suspicious of my need for the…
31 Days of Halloween — October 20, 2013
Let’s take a look at some fabulous cartoon villains, shall we…? These are just a few of the iconic villains. What others are your favorite?
REVIEW: ALICE IN WONDERLAND (3D)
I put off writing this one for a few reasons. In fact, it may be too late to influence anyone, but the irritation I felt still lingers. Burton did Alice a disservice. There I said it. I wanted to like it, I really did. I had been excited to see it from the day I…