Westward Ho, The Wagons! (1956)

You know you’re in trouble when you see stereotypical Native Americans on the box art.  Well, I liked the last Western, so maybe this will be okay?  … yeah, no I doubt it.  Well, let’s get this over with.  Hop in your Conestoga wagon and join me in trying not to hope these people dieContinueContinue reading “Westward Ho, The Wagons! (1956)”

Secrets of Life (1956)

True Life Adventures are all about taking a closer look at the world around us. This time, though, we’re going to take a really close look at the world around us.  Really, really close.  Let’s hope it doesn’t bug us too much! Disclaimer: This blog is purely recreational and not for profit. Any material, includingContinueContinue reading “Secrets of Life (1956)”

Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956)

We’re heading back to the Wild Frontier to hang out with Fess Parker some more!  Here there be squinting and stupid hats.  And maybe some music?  What am I about to endure? Disclaimer: This blog is purely recreational and not for profit. Any material, including images and/or video footage, are property of their respective companies,ContinueContinue reading “Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956)”

The Great Locomotive Chase (1956)

Finally settled into the new place so let’s get back to it!  Our favorite squinty-eyed King of the Wild Frontier is back, and this time he’s a spy!  Let’s take it back to the Civil War for a little bit of historical fiction.  Will there be action this time?  Hopefully!  All aboard!  Choo choo! Disclaimer:ContinueContinue reading “The Great Locomotive Chase (1956)”

The Littlest Outlaw (1955)

Our final film of 1955 takes us back to Mexico.  We haven’t been here since Three Caballeros!  Hopefully, we get to see a little more of the culture there, even if this movie’s entirely fictional.  And there are horses.  Horses are cool.  Everyone likes horses. Disclaimer: This blog is purely recreational and not for profit.ContinueContinue reading “The Littlest Outlaw (1955)”

The African Lion (1955)

NAAAAAAAATSIGNOMYAAAAAA MABITHITIBABAAAAA.  Today we’re heading to the wilds of the savanna to check in with Simba’s grandpa,  That’s right, it’s time for another True Life Adventure!  More cute animals, yay! Disclaimer: This blog is purely recreational and not for profit. Any material, including images and/or video footage, are property of their respective companies, unless statedContinueContinue reading “The African Lion (1955)”

Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1955)

I guess I should drag myself away from the new love of my life and his awesome submarine and get on with the project.  Grab your coonskin cap and head on down to Tennessee, because it’s time for another major piece of Disney history!  The song’s already stuck in my head.   … what do youContinueContinue reading “Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1955)”

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)

Dive!  Dive!  Dive!  I’m more excited for this review than I have been for a review in a very long time.  Actually, I thought it was way later, like in the mid 60’s, so seeing it pop up on my list so soon was super exciting.  I know this movie more as a sad footnoteContinueContinue reading “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)”

The Vanishing Prairie (1954)

Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam and the deeeeeeeer and the antelope plaaaaay…  But we can’t watch the buffalo roam too long.  We might see sights not fit for human eyes.  And that would just be terrible. Disclaimer: This blog is purely recreational and not for profit. Any material, including images and/orContinueContinue reading “The Vanishing Prairie (1954)”

Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue (1953)

Ach, ai’m feelin’ lik’ th’ year 1953 haes bin gaun oan forever.  Bit th’ guid speirins is, this is th’ lest costume picture!  Let’s see howfur lang Richard Todd kin keep his shirt oan this time. Bets stairt noo. This is Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue. Disclaimer: This blog is purely recreational and not forContinueContinue reading “Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue (1953)”

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