The animated short, Ben and Me, was sold to theaters as a package deal with The Living Desert, so we figured we might as well check it…… Read more “Ben and Me (1953)”
The Living Desert (1953)
As Disney branched out beyond animation in the late 40s, it produced a series of nature documentaries called, True-Life Adventures. While previous documentary shorts had been released…… Read more “The Living Desert (1953)”
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
Disney’s first venture into the burgeoning genre of sci-fi would also be its first real Cold War film. Also, it’s awesome. At this stage in its history,…… Read more “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)”
Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue (1953)
Firstly, it is imperative that you roll your “R”s while reading this and attempt a bad Scottish accent–even if you can do a great one. Why a…… Read more “Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue (1953)”
The Sword and the Rose (1953)
After Robin Hood and His Merrie Men, Disney decided to continue their love affair with the traditional stories of Britain. Using the same lead actor (Richard Todd),…… Read more “The Sword and the Rose (1953)”
Peter Pan (1953)
It’s Peter Pandemonium, folks! The story of Peter Pan follows three children as they’re lured out of a window in the belief that they can fly, and then…… Read more “Peter Pan (1953)”
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952)
WOW, SO WE THOUGHT we were nestling in on the couch for a run-of-the-mill Robin Hood film, done 1950s Disney style. Apparently “done 1950s Disney style” means,…… Read more “The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952)”
Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Ok, ok, ok. So, Ricktopher was going to write a super awesome post about Alice in Wonderland. Sadly, he recently found himself an unwilling party in a…… Read more “Alice in Wonderland (1951)”
Treasure Island (1950)
Treasure Island–Disney’s 1950 ‘boys’ movie True story, Disney was a little worried that they were going to lose the little boy market with all these princesses and…… Read more “Treasure Island (1950)”
Cinderella (1950)
The Setting This story takes place in a far away land, in a tiny kingdom that is peaceful and prosperous. One that is ‘rich in romance and…… Read more “Cinderella (1950)”
Well Done, Sister Suffragette! 