A Tribute to Mel Shaw

Today is Mel Shaw’s birthday, and I am paying tribute to this wonderful artist who passed just last month at the age of 97.

Let's Review a Movie: Noel (1992)

A television Christmas special released in early 90’s, and narrated by Charlton Heston of all people.

Independence Spotlight: The Great Bear/Dan Kaempestore Bjorn (2011)

This is an independently produced film that tells the story of a boy named Jonathan who has to journey into the great forest to rescue his little sister when she is taken by the 1000 year old bear who lives there.  While there Jonathan meets a hunter determined to kill the bear after it destroyed his village, and along the way Jonathan learns about the forest and the creatures in it.  This is also the first feature film for director Esben Toft Jacobsen.