Rather than criticize things I watch and read, I want to reflect and write about my overall experiences with them using a system I’ve adopted over the years. The questions I usually ask myself are these: What did I learn? How did I feel? How did it enlighten my mind? If you are interested inContinue reading “Fantasia (1940): My Film Experience 3.5/4”
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Snow-white and the Seven Dwarfs Review: Is Snow white really Disney’s weakest princess?
For those interested, I rated this movie based on different levels personal experience. It is based on a system I learned in college. If you are interested in learning more, check out my post! (Click HERE) Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (1937) was Walt Disney’s first-ever full-length animated film and it skyrocketed Walt Disney Studio’sContinue reading “Snow-white and the Seven Dwarfs Review: Is Snow white really Disney’s weakest princess?”
Christopher Robin (2018), Remember Who You Are 3/4
Released August 3, 2018, into theaters, Christopher Robin is another reboot, based on an acclaimed animated film from Walt Disney Studios, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977). Directed by Marc Forster (known for his previous films like Finding Neverland (2004) and World War Z (2013) ), and based on A. A. Milne‘s book Winnie-the-Pooh (1926), this movie was a surprising gem. Honestly, I am not a fan of most ofContinue reading “Christopher Robin (2018), Remember Who You Are 3/4”
Watch “Glen Keane on Beauty and the Beast transformation sequence” on YouTube
Here is a small clip by the original head designer for Beauty and the Beast (1991) on Beast’s transformation into a man. I also includef a clip of the raw animatipn for this scene. Glen Keane primarily hand drew this scene and really put his heart and soul into it. Those who know me, alsoContinue reading “Watch “Glen Keane on Beauty and the Beast transformation sequence” on YouTube”
Moana Film Review (2016) 4.4/5
Here we are again! Moana (2016) was released last summer as Disney’s 56th animated feature film. Based on stories from Polynesian mythology, including those about the demigod Maui, this is Disney’s first princess film with no romance! The traditional history behind this film is fascinating. For example, depending on the island, Maui is a culture hero, who is a central figureContinue reading “Moana Film Review (2016) 4.4/5”
From the Perspective of an Old Soul 