I want to be upfront about something: I have spent a genuinely embarrassing amount of time thinking about Disney princesses. Not in a weird way. More in a I-grew-up-loving-these-movies-and-now-I-can't-turn-my-brain-off kind of way. If you've spent any time around this blog, that probably doesn't surprise you. Here's the thing about Disney princesses that I find endlessly … Continue reading The Evolution of Disney Princesses
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Disney 22 – The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh 1977 Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman and John Lounsbery Welcome back to Movie Monday! As we do every first Monday of the month, we're setting aside the cinematic disasters for a palate cleanser. This month we're visiting the Hundred Acre Wood with Disney's 1977 compilation film The Many Adventures … Continue reading Disney 22 – The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Disney 21 – Robin Hood
Robin Hood 1973 Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman Welcome back to Movie Monday! As we do every first Monday of the month, we're taking a respite from cinematic catastrophes to enjoy a palate cleanser. And unlike last month's selection, this time I actually mean it. We're diving into Disney's 1973 release Robin Hood—a film that holds … Continue reading Disney 21 – Robin Hood
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
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
The Confusing Middle 