It's out with the old and in with the new. One old friend leaves us while a new friend comes in for the long haul. Man, all the old standbys are leaving us this year, aren't they? Disclaimer: This blog is purely recreational and not for profit. Any material, including images and/or video footage, areContinue reading "That Darn Cat! (1965)"
The Monkey’s Uncle (1965)
Saying goodbye to Tommy Kirk and Annette Funicello is like saying goodbye to old friends. Except as good as they are as actors/people, I haven't liked many of their movies. Some, but not many. So it's kind of like saying goodbye to friends who are cool sometimes but only in small doses. This simile fellContinue reading "The Monkey’s Uncle (1965)"
Those Calloways (1965)
So many beautiful animals call this planet home. If you could dedicate your life to preserving and protecting one species, which would it be? Would it be the graceful turtles that flap through the sea? Would it be the majestic lion roaring across the savannah? One thing's for sure, it's probably not the goose. Disclaimer:Continue reading "Those Calloways (1965)"
Who Wants To Be a Millionare?
Hey, guys! Marc (The Animation Commendation/My Live Action Disney Project) had me on as a guest on his Who Wants to Be a Millionare animation edition last night! I had a blast playing, so definitely check it out, as well as the rest of his show! Thanks for having me, Mark! And thanks to AndrewContinue reading "Who Wants To Be a Millionare?"
Emil and the Detectives (1964)
We're in the middle of a sweet spot when it comes to the Disney live-action films! I loved Thomasina, I liked Moon-Spinners, and of course we had Mary Poppins. That's three good live-action films in a row! A new record! Can we make it four? Disclaimer: This blog is purely recreational and not for profit.Continue reading "Emil and the Detectives (1964)"
Real Life Update
Hey, guys! I hope you've been enjoying my rapid-fire reviews while I've been quarantining! But all good things must come to an end. For the sake of my mental health and my bank account, I've picked up a second job to hold me over until I can get back to the hotel where I normallyContinue reading "Real Life Update"
Mary Poppins (1964)
I have a confession to make, you guys. This spoonful of sugar has a little bit of a sour taste for me. When I was a kid, I was in a production of Mary Poppins with this nasty bully of a girl in the lead role and her horrible stage mom ripping the rest ofContinue reading "Mary Poppins (1964)"
The Moon-Spinners (1964)
Sometimes, Disney comes up with some really strange ideas. We had a war drama in Miracle of the White Stallions, we've got a political allegory in A Tiger Walks. Now we have a thriller? Seriously, reviews for this one compared it to Hitchcock. Not exactly what I associate with family movies, but hey, I canContinue reading "The Moon-Spinners (1964)"
The Three Lives of Thomasina (1964)
Most of us have heard the urban legend that Walt Disney hated cats, resulting in malicious and annoying characters like Lucifer and Peg-Leg Pete. Yet I've also read that Figaro was his favorite character in any of his films. I'm not sure how true that is, but it seems old Walt saw fit to giveContinue reading "The Three Lives of Thomasina (1964)"
The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964)
No, not that Merlin. We already did that one. This one's another wacky sci-fi comedy set in the wacky world of Medfield College (or Midvale? I'm getting conflicting reports). How is this town still standing with this many mad scientists in it? And why are there two Tommy Kirks and two Annette Funicellos? We willContinue reading "The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964)"
The Great Disney Movie Ride 