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Monday, December 30, 2013

Saving Mr. Banks – Early Thoughts



Well this was something new for Disney.  A biography film that involves its founder and the woman he fought with for twenty years to get a film made of her book.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Frozen - Early Thoughts



I went to see the latest Disney movie so now let’s talk about it.  Full spoilers are under the cut as always.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Let's Review a Movie: Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1970)



Well the holidays are upon us and with them come endless Christmas songs, holiday specials, and nostalgia for the days of yore.  So let’s look a movie that combines all of that.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Independence Spotlight: Persistence of Vision (2012)



My last feature film at the Giraf festival was this documentary directed by Kevin Schreck on Richard Williams’ would be masterpiece The Thief and the Cobbler.     

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Independence Spotlight: The Congress (2013)



Continuing my time at the Giraf festival I went to see the latest film by director Ari Folman.  It’s beautiful, thought provoking, and the first in the category I’ve lovingly decided to call “what on Earth did I just watch?”

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Short Subject: Chief Your Butt’s on Fire (2013)




Well I had the pleasure of attending the Giraf Animation Film Festival recently and they had the world premiere of Steve Moore’s latest short film.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Let’s Review a TV Series: Mummies Alive



Well last year around this time I looked at the first season of the Legend of Korra.  While the second season of that show certainly has lots to be discussed it’s still airing and will have to wait.  So instead I’m jumping in the way back machine and going all the way back to 1997 to talk about the one and only season of Mummies Alive.  And hey mummies are a scary monster staple and totally appropriate for Halloween.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Short Subject: The Skeleton Dance (1929)



Welcome to a new idea for the blog where I’m taking a look at short films all on their own.  Today I’m looking at a short that is totally appropriate for this spooky season.

Monday, September 30, 2013

Let’s Review a Movie: All About Eve (1950)



So today I’m looking at the winner of the 1950 Oscar for best picture and the movie that is tied with Titanic for the most Oscar nominations in history.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Let’s Review a Movie: The Rescuers Down Under (1990)



Finally after a summer of bad and mediocre sequels I’m going to review something awesome!