Category Archives: G

General Audiences. All ages admitted. –MPAA

The Princess Diaries

Posted on March 13, 2018 by

The Princess Diaries Released 08/03/2001                              Rated: G I remember being so excited to see this movie when it came out. Never read the books. For some reason they just weren’t on my radar. But this movie had me itching to … Continue reading →

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Then vs. Now: Beauty and the Beast

Posted on March 27, 2017 by

Released 11/22/1991                              Rated: G It should come as no surprise that I am a Disney kid. And I don’t just mean that I’ve seen them all; I mean I watched them on repeat throughout my childhood, and know most of … Continue reading →

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The Polar Express

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

Released 11/10/2004                              Rated: G There are a number of people who don’t like this movie because of the animation style. It’s the uncanny valley, where something too closely resembles actual humans, and it freaks people out. I actually don’t have … Continue reading →

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Hello, Dolly!

Posted on November 8, 2016 by

Released 12/16/1969                              Rated: G I have somehow never seen any of Barbara Streisand’s films until now. Her movies were just never on in our house when I was little. I remember scenes from Auntie Mame, The King and I, My … Continue reading →

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Then vs. Now: Willy Wonka vs. Charlie

Posted on May 28, 2015 by

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Released 06/30/1971                              Rated: G Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory is a creative, strange tale full of wonder and awesomeness. I find it ironic that Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory focuses more … Continue reading →

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Toy Story 1-3

Posted on March 29, 2015 by

Toy Story Released: 11/22/1995                            Rated: G This is such a cool concept! I challenge anybody to tell me that after first seeing this movie they didn’t think … Continue reading →

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The Muppet Christmas Carol

Posted on December 15, 2014 by

Released 12/11/92                              Rated: G This movie is my quintessential version of A Christmas Carol, and probably also my quintessential Christmas movie. This film has become a staple every year. I find it hard to find another version, or even another … Continue reading →

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