The Rescuers Down Under

In 1989, Disney released “The Little Mermaid (I thought it was average) earning critical and box office success marks the beginning of a new era known as “Disney Renaissance.” Their next project is a sequel to “The Rescuers” with Bob Newhart & Eva Gabor reprising their roles as Bernard & Bianca. This time, the duo […]

The Rescuers

In 1959, Margery Sharp published a book titled, “The Rescuers.” The premise focuses on two mice named, Bernard & Bianca. Their mission is to save a little girl captured by treasure hunters whose goal is to use the girl to obtain a diamond. Three Years Later, a follow-up, “Miss Bianca” continues the mice’s further adventures. […]

Classics Review: The Sword in the Stone

“The Sword in the Stone” was released in 1963. (same year Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low came out) At the time of its release, it earned mixed reviews from critics. Overtime, The Sword in the Stone gained a cult following among Disney fans. Recently, a live-action remake is in the works. As of late 2022, […]

Flashback Review: Yu-Gi-Oh: Battle City Part 1

Yu-Gi-Oh’s second season officially aired in 2002 (same year Coldplay’s second album A Rush of Blood to the Head came out) on Kids WB. It received praise from critics, fans and viewers alike. I already posted an article about Duelist Kingdom. Don’t forget to check it out. This review contains no SPOILERS. I’m giving newcomers […]

Frankenweenie

In 1984, Tim Burton directed a live-action short film titled, “Frankenweenie.” A lighthearted tribute to “Frankenstein,” it’s about a boy named Victor Frankenstein who brings his dead dog Sparky back to life. Unfortunately, Disney fired Tim for wasting resources and thought Frankenweenie is too dark and scary for kids. Afterwards, Paul Reubens viewed the short […]

Flashback Review: Yu-Gi-Oh: Duelist Kingdom

In 1996, Kazuki Takahashi created a manga series for Shōnen Jump titled, “Yu-Gi-Oh.” The series is about a high school boy named, Yugi. He acquires an artifact shaped like a pyramid called, the millennium puzzle. Whenever he transforms, a spirit with no memory of his past, goes by the name Yami. His goal is to […]