With the emphasis on the exploration of what it means to have a family in addition to a couple of extended action sequences, there is no purpose in rushing the plot. The pacing is relaxed, as if the filmmakers are taking a cue out of O’Malley’s playbook and, for lack of a better term, are free-styling it. Sit back, soak in the fun, and have a good time.
The Rescuers Down Under Directed by Hendel Butoy and Mike Gabriel Written by Jim Cox, Karey Kirkpatrick, Byron Simpson, Joe Ranft Starring Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, George C. Scott The level of faith the Walt Disney Company places in its own products never ceases to be amazing if inexplicable. Each era at this massive corporation …
The Rescuers Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, John Lounsbery, Art Stevens Written by Larry Clemmons, Vance Gerry, Ken Anderson, Frank Thomas, Burny Mattinson, Fred Lucky, Dick Sebast, Dave Michener Starring Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, Geraldine Page, Pat Buttram, George Lindsey One of the most fascinating aspects of our podcast is watching the struggle within the Walt …
Who’s your favorite member of the A-Team? Don’t look so shocked! You may well be surprised how the answer to that question connects to this week’s discussion of the 1970 Disney animated feature The Aristocats. Josh, Gabe, and Mike dig deep into the film, analyzing its music, its story, and its characters, including the raffish …
The Aristocats Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman Written by Ken Anderson, Larry Clemmons, Eric Cleworth, Vance Garry, Tom McGowan, Tom Rowe, Julius Svendsen, Frank Thomas, and Ralph Wright Starring Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Scatman Crothers Complacency is always a dangerous tone to strike in filmmaking. Combined with cheapness, it can be a killer. Those two concepts …