Movie Review – The Secret Life of Pets 2
So here is what I hope: The Secret Life of Pets becomes its own universe, much like the Minions, and we can continue to… Read More »Movie Review – The Secret Life of Pets 2
Children’s Movies
First View Movie Review – Jumanji (1995)
Adoring as I do Jumanji 2: Welcome to the Jungle — my favorite film of 2017 — I looked forward to finally watching the original… Read More »First View Movie Review – Jumanji (1995)
The Animated 1978 Godzilla Cartoon – Lyrics & Video
Do you remember the old 1978 Hanna-Barbera TV Godzilla cartoon that used to play during the Saturday morning children’s lineup? What I really remember liking… Read More »The Animated 1978 Godzilla Cartoon – Lyrics & Video
Movie Review – Aladdin (2019) – A Live Action Remake, Good for the Target Audience
The 2019 live-action remake of Aladdin is a difficult movie to review, because I’m not the target audience — that’s mainly young kids. Personally, I… Read More »Movie Review – Aladdin (2019) – A Live Action Remake, Good for the Target Audience
Rewatch Review – Disney’s Animated Aladdin (1992) – A Classic Film with Deeply Modern Flaws
The animated Aladdin of 1992 is a beloved Disney classic. It’s one of the great films of the Disney Renaissance Era, and features A Whole… Read More »Rewatch Review – Disney’s Animated Aladdin (1992) – A Classic Film with Deeply Modern Flaws
A Whole New World – Aladdin Lyrics and Video (1992 Animated Version)
Back in 1992, Aladdin charmed audiences with Disney’s usual blend of great animation, voice work, humor, casting, and a brand of cynicism-free earnestness typical of… Read More »A Whole New World – Aladdin Lyrics and Video (1992 Animated Version)
Aladdin – Animated vs Stage vs Live Action
The Aladdin remake will be flying into theaters soon. This will be Disney’s third version of this popular story, including the 2014 Broadway musical. So… Read More »Aladdin – Animated vs Stage vs Live Action
Movie Review – UglyDolls – Best for toddlers, but a good message for all children
Ugly Dolls is 87 minutes of bright color, almost constant motion, and singing — so much singing — which will make your toddler dizzy with… Read More »Movie Review – UglyDolls – Best for toddlers, but a good message for all children
Movie Review – Missing Link – Fun, will appeal to all ages
Laika Animated Studios has given the fans another film to add to their collection of ‘Must See’ stop-motion movies. Hiring Zach Galifianakis as the voice… Read More »Movie Review – Missing Link – Fun, will appeal to all ages
Dumbo Review – The Original 1941 Animated Classic: High Time for a Remake
The original 1941 Dumbo is a strange little movie. Not only is only an hour long (it’s almost a long “short”, if you get my… Read More »Dumbo Review – The Original 1941 Animated Classic: High Time for a Remake