Tangled

In 2001, animator Glen Keane pitched an idea to adapt Rapunzel on the big screen. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner approves, but on one condition, make it fully computer generated in order to compete with DreamWorks’ “Shrek.” Glen however, said no. He was hesitant about computer animation isn’t fluid as traditional animation. It took nearly […]

The Fox And The Hound

After “The Rescuers” came out in 1977, Disney made a string of films in The 1980’s starting with “The Fox And The Hound,” “The Black Cauldron,” “Oliver And Company,” “The Great Mouse Detective” & “The Little Mermaid.” Their first movie in decade is The Fox And The Hound. The Fox And The Hound was released […]

Life Animated

Life Animated was released in 2016. (same year La La Land came out) It was unanimously praised by critics. The documentary became can eligible nominee at “The 89th Academy Awards” for “Best Documentary Feature.” Unfortunately, it lost to “OJ: Made In America.” Several Disney movies are getting remade including “Snow White,” “Pinocchio,” “Peter Pan,” “The […]

Classics Review: Sleeping Beauty

In The 1950’s, Walt Disney released a few animated movies including, “Cinderella,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Peter Pan,” “Lady and the Tramp,” and “Sleeping Beauty.” The latter film took nearly a decade for Disney to adapt the fairy tale. After years of drawing elements to life such as characters, story, hiring voice actors, writing songs etc. […]

Classics Review: Dumbo (1941)

After “Pinocchio” came out in 1940, Walt Disney immediately developed three movies in the decade beginning with “Fantasia,” “Bambi” & “Dumbo.” I already a brief synopsis of the original animated classic from my full spoiler review of the 2019 live action version directed by Tim Burton starring Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito & Michael Keaton. If […]

The Little Mermaid (1989)

In The 1980s, Disney was going through a difficult time releasing “The Fox and The Hound,” “The Black Cauldron,” “The Great Mouse Detective” & “Oliver and Company.” Despite becoming great overtime, the studio was struggling to cater an audience in terms of quality and entertainment value. Directing duo Ron Clements & John Musker pitched an […]