OMD: Saludos Amigos

Since up until now I've sort of found whichever movie seemed fitting (or that I randomly found on YouTube) - I've decided to try and gather Obscure Movie Day into something more....organized.

Perhaps later on I'll have themed months - but for now I'm going to try and find ones before the day of (which is what happens more often than not).

Today's flick will be one of the first few movies that Walt Disney ever made.


Title: Saludos Amigos
Year: 1943
Company: Walt Disney

Firstly: I love this movie.

It's a film all about Mexico and South America. The artists who created this movie traveled to location and drew nearly 98% of it while down there. (The extras on the DVD were excellent, as it delved deeper into the development process.)

It's a movie that sets Donald Duck as our host - as he gets presents from friends down in South America.

The first location takes us to Central America - including views of the city, and a short film about a rather crazy bird.

The second introduces us to a new character that has become part of the Disney culture: Jose Carioca, the Brazilian parrot. This was the first appearance of this character.

Our final location is Mexico where we meet the ..... you know what? I did something exceptionally stupid of me: I confused Saludos Amigos with The Three Caballeros.

BIG DIFFERENCE AND MISTAKE.

Please forgive me.


There are 4 short stories/films in Saludos Amigos. Each one tells a tale of South and Central America. The film itself is only 42 minutes, and full of culture and history.


The characters of this film come back in "The Three Caballeros" - who in turn have their own Dark Ride at Disney World, Orlando. You have to visit Epot, specifically (and obviously) Mexico.

I went on the ride last year and it was awesome - it takes you through the movie as you try and find where Donald disappeared to.

Take under an hour and check this cool flick (technically the 6th movie ever created by the new Walt Disney studios).



What is your favorite Disney movie from the early years? 1930-1950? Leave a comment below and let's talk Disney!

WIP: June - Ummmmm

Right, so I've been rather lack in my writing of late. Though I do have ideas flowing through my head, it's been getting rather difficult to get them to down on paper (or word document). So, here's a little bit of a story I've been trying to get down.

Once his laughter subsided she realized that this creature was no monster. The façade he wore may be frightening, but there was something deep inside of him that spoke of another. While he laughed at her remark various thoughts flashed through her mind: exactly what was he laughing at her was the foremost.

“Forgive me,” his voice was soft, gentle.

She smiled, “Of course.”

They stood facing one another, watching. She was certain he was studying her as she was him.

“I’m sorry,” a sudden realization overcame her, “but the previous time I was here you told me you were the sole occupant of this castle.”

He seemed puzzled, then looked around the empty foyer before replying, “I am.”

“And yet you have an entire cast of staff to make tea.”

She watched him consider that. There had to be a reason.

“Oh. I see what you mean.” He came down the stairs to stand next to her. “Perhaps I did mislead you as to the number of residents here.”

Standing close to him set something racing through her. A surge of adrenaline coursed through her, telling her to run. Rubbing her arms she took a few steps away to look out the windows that hadn’t been broken.

“I can see why you did,” she stared out at the grounds. There were others out there, tending to the dreary landscape. She didn’t see any sort of reason to keep the grounds up; unless there was a pressing need to walk through the snow. It looked peaceful out there. The white ground was almost as misleading as the – his –

“I’m sorry, but do you have a name?”

She spun around to face him, only to bump into him again. She hadn’t heard him walk close.

“Sorry,” he rapidly stepped back to put some distance between them.

Her heart hammered in her chest; though she was uncertain whether it was from fear or something else.

“No, it-it’s alright,” she trailed off.

They stood there, staring at anything else in the room except each other. She’d never felt this way around anyone else before. It was as though she was courting someone and had been caught unaware at a fancy party. It was ridiculous. They were both adults.

So why did she feel as though there was something else connecting them together?

* * * * ** * *

He watched her from across the hall.

He cursed himself again for his lack of manners. All the things he’d learned about conversation had seem to fly from his mind, leaving him standing like a fool. Following so close behind her had startled her more than she was letting on as well.

This was a bad idea, the thought crossed his mind again.

She cleared her throat, seeming to search for the right words to say.

Wait, didn’t she ask me a question? He frowned at the thought, turning away.

“I would tell you my name, but I’ve forgotten what it was.”

“How could you forget your name?”

There was no malice in her voice. Only curiosity.

Turning he shrugged, “After the first dozen years it didn’t seem necessary.”

She cocked her head to the side, “The first dozen years?”

He cursed himself again. Should he tell her everything? Let her know that this was a cursed castle? That every living thing in here had been doomed for the past century?

Looking at her he saw a gleam in her eye, one that spoke of adventure, knowledge, and understanding.

“Master, lunch is served.”

He shifted, not quite jumping (as she did).

“Thank you Leon.”

The butler left for the dining rooms. In the aftermath he let the silence linger while he collected his thoughts.

What have you been working on recently? Leave a comment below and share your progress!

Book Nook: Mystic Notch #1

As many of you may have noticed I love reading. One of my favorite genres is Mystery. Over the past couple of years I've stumbled across a sub-genre of the genre that my mother and I became hooked upon (okay, she'll pilfer the book first, I'll read it after and tell her my suspicions as to the suspect and we both enjoy using the recipes in the back. You should try some of those cookies recipes! Delicious!)

Cozy Mysteries.

Basically a woman begins a new life after some life alternating event, often they return to their home town, or start up a new business.

Today's book finds the main character returning home after getting shot.

Title: Ghostly Paws
Author: Leighann Dobbs
Series: Mystic Notch
Number: One


Wilhelmina Chance has returned to her roots in the White Mountains of New Hampshire after a nasty divorce and an accident from her job as a crime reporter which leaves her with a rather interesting side affect: she can see, and hear ghosts.

Returning to town to get life back in order (as well it can be with the undead talking to you), she opens a bookstore that used to be run by her grandmother. Now the proprietor she and her new housecat investigate the murder of the local librarian.

This is a fun read, as it takes you on the side of the Supernatural and mystic side. It was a quick read, but well thought out and planned. It's a great weekend book to read, if you need something for the weekend, or a road trip.

Check it out at your local library, or bookstore.


What have you recently read?

Leave a comment below and let's talk literature!

Summer's Here Again

It's hot.

I'm trying to run a business (that's mostly online and by word of mouth and not doing so hot).

I'm trying to write this darn novel.

I'm trying to exercise every day (hasn't happened since last month when I got sick, though I do walk).

I'm trying to survive.


How about you?