The Incredible Mr. Limpet 1964 Directed by Arthur Lubin Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our masochistic descent through the depths of my personal cinematic hell. As always, my standard disclaimer applies: this list represents one person's highly subjective opinions, shaped by peculiar tastes and specific experiences that may have absolutely nothing to … Continue reading The Worst 36 – The Incredible Mr. Limpet
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Disney 20 – The Aristocats
The Aristocats 1970 Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman Welcome back to Movie Monday! As we do every first Monday of the month, we're taking a brief respite from cinematic catastrophes to enjoy a palate cleanser. Though "enjoy" might be too strong a word for today's selection. We're examining Disney's 1970 release The Aristocats—a film that holds … Continue reading Disney 20 – The Aristocats
Zemeckis’ Journey into the Uncanny Valley
Robert Zemeckis has never been a director content to rest on his laurels. After revolutionizing visual effects with films like Back to the Future and Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and after winning Best Director for Forrest Gump, you'd think he might have settled into a comfortable groove of crowd-pleasers. Instead, he decided to pioneer a … Continue reading Zemeckis’ Journey into the Uncanny Valley
Disney 19 – The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book 1967 Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman Welcome back to Movie Monday, dear readers! Since this is the first Monday of the month, we're taking our customary break from my ongoing exploration of cinema's most spectacular failures to enjoy a palate cleanser. Today, we're venturing into the jungles of India with Disney's 1967 animated … Continue reading Disney 19 – The Jungle Book
Two Ghosts of Disney Past: Mickey’s Christmas Carol vs. The Muppet Christmas Carol
Day 9 of Blogmas 2025 continues, because momentum is a powerful force and I'm too far in to quit now. For those just joining this December marathon, Blogmas is my annual tradition of posting holiday-themed content every day from December 1st through Christmas Day. This year's posts are guided by AI-generated prompts, because apparently I … Continue reading Two Ghosts of Disney Past: Mickey’s Christmas Carol vs. The Muppet Christmas Carol
Disney 18 – The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone 1963 Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman Welcome back to Movie Monday, dear readers! Since this is the first Monday of the month, we're taking our customary break from my ongoing exploration of cinema's most spectacular failures to enjoy a palate cleanser. Think of it as hitting the reset button on your … Continue reading Disney 18 – The Sword in the Stone
Disney 17 – One Hundred and One Dalmatians
One Hundred and One Dalmatians 1961 Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, Hamilton Luske, and Clyde Geronimi Welcome back to Movie Monday, dear readers! Since this is the first Monday of the month, we're taking our customary break from my ongoing exploration of cinema's most spectacular failures to enjoy a palate cleanser. Think of it as a … Continue reading Disney 17 – One Hundred and One Dalmatians
Disney 16 – Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty 1959 Directed by Clyde Geromini Welcome back to Movie Monday, dear readers! Since this is the first Monday of the month, we're taking our customary break from my ongoing exploration of cinema's most spectacular failures. Think of it as a monthly detox—a chance to remember that movies can actually be visually stunning, emotionally … Continue reading Disney 16 – Sleeping Beauty
Disney 15 – Lady and the Tramp
Lady and the Tramp 1955 Directed by Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi, and Wilfred Jackson Welcome back to Movie Monday, dear readers! Since this is the first Monday of the month, we're taking a well-deserved break from my ongoing series about the absolute worst movies I've ever had the misfortune to witness. Consider this your monthly … Continue reading Disney 15 – Lady and the Tramp
Disney 14 – Peter Pan
Peter Pan 1953 Directed by Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi, and Wilfred Jackson Welcome back to Movie Monday, dear readers! Since this is the first Monday of the month, we're taking our scheduled break from my ongoing chronicle of the worst films ever made to focus instead on a classic from Disney's animated vault. Think of … Continue reading Disney 14 – Peter Pan
The Confusing Middle 