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)”
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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)”
World War 2 Shorts (1941-45)
Softening the Blow of Being Drafted With the Pearl Harbor attacks America was suddenly involved in a war it had resisted entering. So Disney set out to…… Read more “World War 2 Shorts (1941-45)”
Filmed Under the Auspices of the Office of the Coordinator for Inter-American Affairs (1940s)
During the twentieth century an approach to helping the poor of the third world really came into prominence which focused on education. The idea was based upon…… Read more “Filmed Under the Auspices of the Office of the Coordinator for Inter-American Affairs (1940s)”
Jumbo Jr. (1941)
Dumbo for Radicals Dumbo is clearly an allegory for overcoming the oppression that “The Man” (or bourgeoisie, if you want to go old skool) puts upon…… Read more “Jumbo Jr. (1941)”
Pinocchio (1940)
Life as a Wooden Boy For most of the movie, Pinocchio is a wooden boy; this unique condition coming with its own peculiarities and hazards. What we…… Read more “Pinocchio (1940)”
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