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Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #34: The Boatman

As you all know, “Beauty and the Beast”, is my favorite Disney film; hence it’s not a surprise that I also love “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” which was made by much of the same crew members as the former film.

Released in 1996, Disney’s 34th animated feature is known as one of the darkest Disney Canon films (along with “The Black Cauldron”) as well as the most adult Disney Canon film! This film deals with topics such as racism, prejudice, religion, hell, and even lust! I’m still surprised this film passed with a “G” rating! Nevertheless, it’s one of my favorite Disney films! Continue reading “Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #34: The Boatman”

Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #33: Namontac

Believe it or not, nobody really wanted to make “The Lion King”!

It’s true, the vast majority of people, including Jeffrey Katzenberg himself didn’t think that anyone would actually like or want to see “The Lion King”!

Preposterous, I know! Instead, they all wanted to get to work on what would be Disney’s 33rd animated feature, “Pocahontas”! Continue reading “Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #33: Namontac”

Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #32: The Gopher

We are now at the epitome of the Disney Renaissance! This is the film that became a nigh unanimous hit by critics and audiences alike! This is the movie that, to this day, is the highest-grossing traditional animated film EVER with a total gross of almost a billion dollars! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we are talking about…

Wait, what?! That’s not right!

Ah, much better!

Released in 1994, Disney’s 32nd animated feature has been seen by EVERYONE in the world! And I mean, EVERYONE! And EVERYONE loves the story of a young cub who’s framed for his father’s murder and has to battle his evil uncle in the end! Who wouldn’t love a film like that? Continue reading “Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #32: The Gopher”

Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #31: Prince Achmed

Wow, what’s with all these royal figures being forgotten/minor in Disney films?! First, we had Queen Leah, then Princess Eilonwy, then the Princess of Glowerhaven, and now this one!

It’s true when they say that you can’t have it all!

Released in 1992, “Aladdin” continued the trend of the animated films of the Disney Renaissance, i.e. making a bunch of money and getting a bunch of positive reviews from critics and audiences alike! Continue reading “Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #31: Prince Achmed”

My Thoughts: THE ROAD TO EL DORADO (2000)

Wow, this movie was released 13 years ago and only NOW I’ve seen it for the first time!

Why waste any more time? Let’s see what I have to say about this film! Continue reading “My Thoughts: THE ROAD TO EL DORADO (2000)”

Comedian and Actor Jonathan Winters Dies at 87!

Wow, once one beloved celebrity dies, there seems to be a string of other celebrity deaths that follow!

Today we mourn the loss of the beloved comedian and actor, Jonathan Winters, who passed away yesterday on April 11, 2013. He had appeared in many movies and television shows over the years and was one of the last surviving old-time comedians. Continue reading “Comedian and Actor Jonathan Winters Dies at 87!”

Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #30: The Old Beggar Woman/The Beautiful Enchantress

Wow, I can’t believe that I’ve done 30 of these already!

I should throw myself a party! How pathetic would that be?

We are still in the Disney Renaissance and are taking a look at arguably, the best film in the Disney Renaissance. This film was a massive hit, both critically and commercially! This film received a standing ovation at the New York Film Festival! This film was the first animated film to be nominated for the “Best Picture” award at the Oscars! This film is my favorite animated Disney Canon film! This film is my favorite animated Disney film! This film is my favorite Disney film! This film is my favorite animated film! And this film is one of my favorite films in general!

Please welcome “Beauty and the Beast”! Continue reading “Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #30: The Old Beggar Woman/The Beautiful Enchantress”

I’ve Been Tagged!

Ok, so apparently, there’s this phenomenon called “tagging” in WordPress, and I’ve just been tagged by Meera Darji, a fellow lover and reviewer of films. Check her blog out!

What this means is that I have to answer 11 questions that she asked me. Then, I have to “tag” 11 fellow bloggers and ask them 11 different questions. So, this should be fun! Continue reading “I’ve Been Tagged!”

My Thoughts: RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (2012)

As you may know, I’m not a fanatical fan of Dreamworks Animation films; but I still have seen almost all of them and for the most part, enjoy what I see. But I’ve never been ecstatic or pumped up to see any one of their films….that is, until “Rise of the Guardians”!

When I saw the trailer for this film and the gorgeous animation/animated effects, I was mesmerized in a way that I’ve never been before in regards to a Dreamworks Animation film! And being a guy who doesn’t really go to the cinemas to see films; I was anxiously awaiting the DVD release of this film so that I could finally see it! And then, when this film didn’t do as well as the company had hoped for; I was shocked and that further fueled my desire to see this film!

Well, I finally watched it! So, what do I think? Well, let’s see! Continue reading “My Thoughts: RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (2012)”

Film Critic Roger Ebert Dies at 70!

Beloved film critic, Roger Ebert (1942-2013), known for his thumbs-up/thumbs-down film reviews as well as for his partnership with Gene Siskel has died today at the age of 70! He’s the first celebrity to die this year whom I was a fan of!

Fun Fact: He and his professional partner Gene Siskel lent their voices and likenesses to an episode of “The Critic”.

He will be greatly missed and his death is a big thumbs-down!