Disney Dinner and a Movie: ‘Cinderella’
Cinderella is one of the most iconic Disney films that exist with a transformation scene rumored to be Walt Disney’s favorite of them all. It’s a wonderful princess film filled with everything that...
View Article(Not) Disney Dinner and a Movie: ‘Anastasia’
No, Anastasia is not a Disney film. It was released by Fox Animation Studios in 1997 and starred the voice talents of Meg Ryan, John Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, and Christopher Lloyd. While this column is...
View ArticleDisney Dinner and a Movie: ‘Frozen’
I don’t think there’s much I can say about Frozen that hasn’t been said already. Disney’s 2013 classic has broken records around the world and become its own cultural phenomena. It’s a classic...
View ArticleCasting Call: The Beast/Prince (Beauty and the Beast)
This week Emma Watson was announced as the lead in the upcoming live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast,” this really comes as no surprise as fans have been pretty much set on this casting for...
View ArticleThe Strongest Tales of Disney Love
With Valentines Day just around the corner we’re getting an abundance of advertising blanketed in the romcom inspired, superficial idea of love. It’s something we’re constantly being sold on a daily...
View ArticleDisney Dinner and a Movie: ‘Toy Story’
The Toy Story trilogy is not only one of Disney/Pixar’s best creations but also one of the best film trilogies of all time. Three delightful tales of a young boy’s toys and how they grow as he does....
View ArticleMovie Review: ‘Cinderella’ (2015)
Let’s face it, the name of the game right now is adaptations and Disney is no stranger to green-lighting live-action reboots for some of their most beloved properties. With Alice in Wonderland being a...
View ArticleDisney Dinner and a Movie: ‘Big Hero 6′
Big Hero 6 is the last Disney release to come out and it will be hard to top it. A wonderful blend of superhero action and poignant realistic emotional drama, this is a film that can not only be...
View ArticleThe Live Action ‘Cinderella’ Is Monumentally Pointless
Film has to have a purpose. A full length feature film is a very expensive project. Even those low budget indie films require big chunks of cash and crowds of people to accomplish. During my less...
View ArticleIs ‘Inside Out’ for Kids?
With the release of any new Pixar film the internet bubbles over with excitement. Even if it’s one that doesn’t pull in record-breaking box office it will find a niche in our collective consciousness...
View ArticleThe Disney Literature Challenge
I’m in the middle of completing The Disney Challenge, which is when you watch all the official animated Disney films in order, I got to thinking that I wish I could read Disney films and voila! Here...
View ArticleThe 10 Most Manly Disney Songs
The Disney Princess brand is heavily marketed towards girls. You can tell because it’s all pink. The Disney company are perfectly happy with this arrangement – they dropped 8 billion on Marvel and Star...
View ArticleDisney Dinner and a Movie: ‘Fantasia’
Fantasia is a Disney classic and a truly underrated one at that. Most people will instantly recognize Sorcerer Mickey but I don’t think the film itself gets enough credit. Filled with beautiful...
View ArticleDisney Dinner and a Movie: The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap was one of my favorite films growing up. A set of twins is separated at birth when their super selfish parents get divorced and decide that their hatred for each other is more important...
View ArticleDisney Dinner and a Movie: ‘Peter Pan’
Peter Pan is one of Disney’s classics; based on a much-loved novel this is a story that has been told time and again. It’s a wonderful story of three siblings who escape to Neverland with the boy who...
View Article‘Tomorrowland’– Good or Bad?
Here’s the thing that drew me to watching Tomorrowland, the new movie based on a Disney theme park attraction directed by Brad Bird…the 50% it’s got on RottenTomatoes. Smack bang in the middle! It’s...
View ArticleMarvel Animation is Dismal, So Let’s Fix It
I have a serious problem with Marvel Animation. Ever since Disney acquired Marvel Studios, the films have flourished, while the animated television branch has failed in my opinion. I have a plan and...
View ArticleDisney Dinner and a Movie: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad is an often overlooked Disney film. The last of the “Package Era”, it does not garner the fame or love that films from the Golden or Silver Age get. The movie...
View ArticleThe Coolest Pirates of Film
To say Hollywood has shaped our view on pirates is a bit of an understatement. Legends of the sea like; Henry Morgan, Jean Lafitte, and Grace O’Malley would probably be disappointed to see the fearsome...
View ArticleDisney Dinner and a Movie: ‘Pinocchio’
Pinocchio (1940) was Disney’s second full-length animated feature. The story follows wood-carver Geppetto and his puppet who is brought to life by the Blue Fairy. The film actually has some dark...
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