Tag Archives: Disney

Through the Looking Glass: Senescence in Retrograde

Posted on August 4, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Freaky Friday (2003) I know this film is a remake of the earlier Jodie Foster film (1976), but it’s closer to how things are now. After spending the long weekend with Susan’s extended family (about 40 adults and children), I … Continue reading →

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This Show’s Title Could Refer to Any Number of Men

Posted on February 3, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Old Man (2022 – Season 1) We started watching this show on Disney+ last Friday, and we’ll probably see episode 7 tonight. Whether we’ll bother with season 2 remains to be seen. I assumed from the very start that … Continue reading →

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The Film That’s “Practically Perfect in Every Way”

Posted on November 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Mary Poppins (August 27, 1964) Here in Canada, our local TV station showed this film (ostensibly for Thanksgiving in the States). I haven’t watched it all the way through for years, but I know the dialog and lyrics off by … Continue reading →

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If It Looks Like a Duck, and Quacks Like a Duck, It’s…

Posted on July 21, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Donald Lord love a duck!

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When the Magic in Your Lives is Invisible, Watch…

Posted on July 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Pete’s Dragon (2016) In 1977, when the original cartoon/live action film came out, this was considered a kid’s show. Now, watching this updated version, the movie has taken on some very serious issues, including the environment, family losses and even … Continue reading →

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The House had Its Own Spirit of Adventure

Posted on May 18, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Up (2009) This children’s film showed up on TV last weekend. If memory serves me, the one we saw in the cinema was in 3D. I had totally forgotten how emotive it was, especially when retelling Carl and Ellie’s story. … Continue reading →

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Dumbo is No Dummy

Posted on April 6, 2019 by cdsmiller17

But Tim Burton is No Walt Disney I expected to shed a teardrop or two with the live action remark of the 1941 animated film, but I wasn’t moved at all. Have I grown too old and jaded or is … Continue reading →

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Maleficent is Magnificent!

Posted on April 6, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Maleficent (2014) It took me a while to get around to watching this one. (We have a pre-owned DVD of it.) As with all things from one’s childhood, it is difficult to replace one memory for another. Disney’s Sleeping Beauty was … Continue reading →

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Snow as Metaphor

Posted on December 11, 2017 by cdsmiller17

Disney’s Frozen Can you believe it’s been four years already since the greatest grossing animated movie was released by Disney? It was on television last night, and I just had to watch it again to see if it still packed … Continue reading →

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