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Category Archives: G
Witch Mountain
My grandmother used to record movies for us to watch whenever we had to stay with her for an extended period of time. The Witch Mountain movies were among them. I can’t say that I remember much from the last … Continue reading
Posted in action/adventure, G, PG, science fiction
Tagged 1970s, 2000s, Alexander Ludwig, aliens, Annasophia Robb, Carla Gugino, Dwayne Johnson, Garry Marshall, Ike Eisenmann, Kim Richards, Las Vegas, orphans
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Then vs Now: The Lion King
Released 06/24/1994 Rated: G If I had to pick one Disney movie that everybody has without a doubt seen, it’d probably be The Lion King. It’s a coming of age story that doesn’t shy away from the notion of bad … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, family, G, PG
Tagged 1990s, 2019, Alfre Woodard, Beyoncé, Cheech Marin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, coming of age, Donald Glover, Ernie Sabella, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Jim Cummings, John Oliver, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Keegan-Michael Key, Madge Sinclair, Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Rowan Atkinson, Seth Rogan, Whoopi Goldberg
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Then vs. Now: Aladdin
Released 11/25/1992 Rated: G This movie is perfect. Everything from the casting, to the animation, to the way the characters play off each other, to the story, to Genie’s pop culture-reference infused antics, to the songs; ALL OF IT! I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in action/adventure, fantasy, G, PG
Tagged 1990s, 2019, Disney, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Cummings, Jonathan Freeman, Linda Larkin, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Robin Williams, Scott Weinger, Will Smith
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Then vs. Now: Cinderella
Released 03/04/1950 Rated: G I grew up on Disney. I have watched these classics over and over to the point where they’re ingrained in my brain. Wanna know how I know? I chose to mute the “Work Song” (which is … Continue reading
Posted in family, G, PG
Tagged 1950s, 2015, Cate Blanchett, Cinderella, Elenaor Audley, Helena Bonham Carter, Ilene Woods, Lily James, prince, Stellan Skarsgard, Verna Felton
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Then vs Now: Dumbo
Released 10/31/1941 Rated: G So I had no idea that I liked this film more than I remembered I did. The majority of Disney’s collection was on repeat throughout my childhood. I’ve fallen a bit out of love with some … Continue reading
Posted in family, G, PG
Tagged 1940s, 2019, Alan Arkin, circus, Colin Ferrell, Danny DeVito, Disney, elephant, Eva Green, Michael Keaton, Sterling Holloway, Tim Burton
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Pete’s Dragon
Released 11/03/1977 Rated: G I love this movie more than I probably should. It’s been a week and I still have these songs stuck in my head. It’s a fun musical about a boy and his dragon on the run … Continue reading
Posted in action/adventure, family, G, PG
Tagged 1970s, 2016, Bryce Dallas Howard, dragons, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Karl Urban, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Robert Redford, Sean Marshall, Wes Bentley
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