The play acutely dramatizes the strike using only three characters, and suggests parallels with our age that go beyond the current resurgence of union organizing.
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SXSW Documentary Review: The Sentimental ‘Mickey: the Story of a Mouse’
This meticulously researched documentary chronicles the history of the mouse and the world's enduring relationship with him.
Read More »CinemaCon 2018: Walt Disney Pictures
Held at Caesar’s Palace, CinemaCon is the official convention of The National Association of Theatre Owners. The movie studios conduct presentations to get their exhibition partners excited about the products they will soon have to offer them. Walt Disney Pictures had their second best year at the box office in …
Read More »Book Review: ‘Beyond the Wisdom of Walt: Life Lessons from the Most Magical Place on Earth’ by Jeffrey A. Barnes
'Beyond the Wisdom of Walt' by Jeffrey A Barnes shows us how our dreams can come true.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘101 Dalmatians: Diamond Edition’
While the film's art style isn’t my favorite, the "101 Dalmatians Diamond Edition" Blu-ray is an impressive effort and an essential title for every Disney fan's library.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition’
Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" sometimes seems to crawl at a snail's pace, but features some of the most iconic art found in animation.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Saving Mr. Banks’
A resonant movie, especially, perhaps, for us writers, so often living in our imaginations and through our characters.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Jungle Book: Diamond Edition’
The Jungle Book: Diamond Edition is easily the superior format available for Walt Disney's final effort.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Saving Mr. Banks’
It's exactly the kind of warm and fuzzy film we expect around the holidays; if either Emma Thompson or Tom Hanks aren’t nominated, it would be a travesty.
Read More »2013 Disney Blu-ray Gift Guide
Walt Disney is always a great source for films, with many memorable classics, as well as new entries coming out all the time. This gift guide highlights some of the most recent releases by Disney that I had a chance to review. Any of them would make terrific Christmas gifts …
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