The Great Mouse Detective

In 1958, children’s author, Eve Titus published a novel called, “Basil of Baker Street.” Set in the Victorian era, story follows the titular character who’s a mouse is assigned to find missing mouse twins. Basil’s sidekick, David Q. Dawson accompanies him. As they search for the twins, the pair learn the kidnapper is Basil’s archenemy, […]

Oliver and Company

After “The Great Mouse Detective” came out in 1986, former Disney CEO, Michael Eisner and future DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg recruited producers to work on the company’s next project. An animated musical “Oliver and Company” inspired by “Oliver Twist,” but with animals. Mr. Katzenberg approved the idea along with “The Little Mermaid.” The latter sucks […]

Flashback Review: The Shaggy Dog (2006)

In 1959, Disney released a fantasy comedy movie, “The Shaggy Dog.” It centers on a boy who turns into a dog via mystical ring. The movie was a commercial success. Followed by a sequel released in 1976 known as, “The Shaggy D.A.” Three Decades Later, Tim Allen starred in a very loose remake. Released in […]

Gamer’s Review: Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

Following the critical and commercial success of Toy Story and its sequel, Disney produced an 2D animated direct-to-video spin-off film titled, “Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins” with Tim Allen reprising his role as the titular character. The story involves Buzz and his pals watch a VHS tape of the titular film based […]

Gamer’s Review: Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue

“You are a sad strange little man and you have my pity.” “Farewell.” – Buzz Lightyear During development of “Toy Story 2,” Disney Interactive and Traveler’s Tales worked on a video game tie-in to promote the movie. Rather than a 2D platformer like the first movie’s game tie-in on Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis, they […]

Gamer’s Review: Rugrats: Search for Reptar

“Rugrats: Search for Reptar” was officially released in 1998 (same year The Mask of Zorro came out) on PlayStation. it received mixed reviews and was a commercial hit. Now defunct video game publisher, THQ published more Rugrats games including “Rugrats in Paris” & “Royal Ransom.” In 2024, the Rugrats made their return in video games […]