With this next film, I had to pay attention differently than I have been with earlier films. This True-Life Adventure film was the first full-length film of the True Life Adventure series and presented a unique challenge for me as there…
The Sword and the Rose Movie Review (1953)
One of the things I love best about this project, is the opportunity to view movies I have never seen before. This next film is just such a movie. Loosely based on the 1898 novel, When Knighthood was in Flower,…
Peter Pan Movie Review (1953)
Who doesn’t want to fly off to Neverland? With pirates and mermaids, adventure and more? For this project, I’m focusing on the story itself, including dialogue, character development, any subplots, how a story presents itself, the speed at which it…
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men Movie Review (1952)
I’m so giddy-excited for this next film. I watched it for the first time during the initial version of this project and I have been waiting impatiently until I could work on this film again for the project. For this project,…
Alice in Wonderland Movie Review (1951)
Is today your birthday? No? Well then CONGRATS, that means it’s your UNBIRTHDAY! And for Unbirthdays, there’s a big tea party that never ends. But move quickly or you might not get to drink any tea. For this project, I’m…
Treasure Island Movie Review (1950)
Avast me hearties! I spot something new on the horizon! Get ready to find the buried treasure in this next film, the first fully live-action movie from the Walt Disney Studios. For this project, I’m focusing on the story itself,…
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Movie Review (1949)
This next film is both the last “package film” of the 1940s and the final film of the 1940s! Growing up, this was always a staple of my childhood, especially come Halloween time. In fact, I made sure to watch…
So Dear to My Heart Movie Review (1949)
Considered the sister movie to Song of the South, this next film reunites the child stars Bobby Driscoll and Luana Patten for a heart-warming adventure. Thanks to this project, I was finally able to see this film and I’m glad I…
Melody Time Movie Review (1948)
Happy Monday! The weekend may be over but that just means that the next weekend is right around the corner, give or take a few days. This next film is another of my childhood favorites with some of my favorite…
Fun and Fancy Free Movie Review (1947)
It’s Friday! It’s movie time! It’s time to party! This light-hearted film stars some popular Disney characters and is one of my childhood favorites. For this project, I’m focusing on the story itself, including dialogue, character development, any subplots, how…
Song of the South Movie Review (1946)
This next film is pretty satisfactual. It provided the inspiration for one of my ALL-TIME favorite Disney theme park attractions: SPLASH MOUNTAIN! as well as containing one of my top favorite Disney songs. For this project, I’m focusing on the…
Make Mine Music Movie Review (1946)
The first of several postwar “package” films, this next film was one that I saw for the first time during my initial attempt at this project. My music-loving ears have quite enjoyed this picture. For this project, I’m focusing on…
