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

Maybe Maleficent Got It Right

Okay, before we get into this, no, I did not see Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. I had no desire to see it based on my opinion of 2014's Maleficent. So I don't know what happened in the sequel. I'm sure I'll see it eventually. After all, I do have Disney+. But for now, I mostly don't care. … Continue reading Maybe Maleficent Got It Right

A Dater’s Guide to Disney Princesses: Aurora

Ah, Sleeping Beauty. I'll admit, this was one of my favorites as a kid. Maybe it's because they did a lot to flesh out the villain, Maleficent, this time around. She just seemed like a really cool bad guy. Look, I won't get into it here, but I'm not a fan of the Angelina Jolie … Continue reading A Dater’s Guide to Disney Princesses: Aurora

A Dater’s Guide to Disney Princesses

Ask anyone, even a guy, who their favorite Disney princess is, and there's a good chance they'll have an answer for you. Chances are, they'll have a well thought out answer. According to the official Disney Princess homepage, there are currently eleven Disney princesses in their lineup. Each of these fictional, animated characters shares the … Continue reading A Dater’s Guide to Disney Princesses

That Time I Went Back to the Future

I really don't understand why mainstream cinemas don't show classic movies more often. Obviously, these theaters would need to choose wisely when finding old films to show to a modern audience. One can't expect a sell out crowd for a clunker like Batman & Robin. Bu when it's something like Back to the Future, which … Continue reading That Time I Went Back to the Future