I remembered last night, after heading to sleep, that I did not update the blog yesterday. Then I realized that I may not have done it last week either . . .
Oh well.
Consider last month's O.M.D., super obscure.
Showing posts with label OMD. Show all posts
Showing posts with label OMD. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
O.M.D. Let's Go Old Fashioned
Most of the films I've been reviewing recently have been some old ones from way back.
Today is a short little blurb about a fun Western starring the great Duke.
It was filmed back in 1963. With all the amazing things from the '60s.
Go check it out.
What sort of film do you think I should watch for next month? Leave a comment below.
Today is a short little blurb about a fun Western starring the great Duke.
Now, this film is a classic Western.
It was filmed back in 1963. With all the amazing things from the '60s.
The Duke himself. John Wayne. All of his Westerns are fantastic, but this is one of my favorites.
He plays alongside Maureen O'Hara.
Their pairing together in any film is a treat to see.
In this film they are a divorced couple, trying to live separate lives until their daughter comes home.
Things get a rocky however when mishaps occur and nothing is what it seems.
Go check it out.
What sort of film do you think I should watch for next month? Leave a comment below.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
OMD -
Well, there's no excuse for me not to have a full written out blog each week anymore.
Hurrah for Quarantine.
While trying to find a film to cover this week's Obscure Movie Day, I realized the past few times I've been centered around Disney films.
I know - there are tons to choose from, but Disney seems to be the brand I've been sticking with. (Likely due to having worked there for abuot eight months and missing it horribly.)
A quickie about a favorite film of mine.
Well, two really. I'm sure I'm discussed them before, but I lagged on time today.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire and Treasure Planet
Based on myth and Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson respectively, these are two of my all time favorite films.
They capture the era in which they accounted for, the early 1900's and a futurisitc setting.
They both are heavily influenced by the Steampunk genrea, which I find absolutely amazing and underused.
They are both Disney films, though I'm certain there are many adaptations of both these in various formats.
Check them out today!
Any films you'd like me to watch and discuss? Leave a comment below and I'll see you next week!
Hurrah for Quarantine.
While trying to find a film to cover this week's Obscure Movie Day, I realized the past few times I've been centered around Disney films.
I know - there are tons to choose from, but Disney seems to be the brand I've been sticking with. (Likely due to having worked there for abuot eight months and missing it horribly.)
A quickie about a favorite film of mine.
Well, two really. I'm sure I'm discussed them before, but I lagged on time today.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire and Treasure Planet
Based on myth and Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson respectively, these are two of my all time favorite films.
They capture the era in which they accounted for, the early 1900's and a futurisitc setting.
They both are heavily influenced by the Steampunk genrea, which I find absolutely amazing and underused.
They are both Disney films, though I'm certain there are many adaptations of both these in various formats.
Check them out today!
Any films you'd like me to watch and discuss? Leave a comment below and I'll see you next week!
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
O.M.D. It's a Tsunami!
A quick little blurb for a Disney Channel Original!
Film: Johnny Tsunami!
What happens when a Hawaiian teen gets transported to Vermont?
Trade the waves for the powder!
It's a great film that's currently on Disney+ from the good old '90s and and early 2000's.
(Sort and sweet because I've got a long work shift.)
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
O.M.D.
With the release of Disney+ earlier this month (this is not a plug), I found myself engaged in all those films I haven't seen since I was a child. Most of these have been obscured because - well - no one's heard of them, let alone watched them.
(I also realize I've been severely lacking in Obscure Movie Day posts, hopefully, this film today will make up for it.)
A Kid in King Arthurs Court
This film was an adaptation of the beloved novel, "A Connitenicut Yankee in King Arthur's Court."
It begins with a little league game. An earthquake occurs and a kid is sent back to - yup. King Arthur's court.
He has to navigate the court, outwitting an evil duke in order to find a way home.
Check it out today!
(It's short this week, thought I'd have more time. Nope.)
(I also realize I've been severely lacking in Obscure Movie Day posts, hopefully, this film today will make up for it.)
A Kid in King Arthurs Court
This film was an adaptation of the beloved novel, "A Connitenicut Yankee in King Arthur's Court."
It begins with a little league game. An earthquake occurs and a kid is sent back to - yup. King Arthur's court.
He has to navigate the court, outwitting an evil duke in order to find a way home.
Check it out today!
(It's short this week, thought I'd have more time. Nope.)
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
O.M.D. We-lllll
I've truly got nothing.
My excuse: got sick after a quick trip home last night. Still sick. Lots of work.
......
Check out a random film from the 1990's - most ain't that bad.
:D
My excuse: got sick after a quick trip home last night. Still sick. Lots of work.
......
Check out a random film from the 1990's - most ain't that bad.
:D
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
O.M.D. Dive into Adventure!
20,000 Leagues
Under the Sea (1954)
127 minutes
127 minutes
Director: Richard Fleischer
Stars: Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul
Lukas, Peter Lorre
I may have done this film before (if I have please forgive me, it's been a weird month).
This film is based on the Jules Verne novel of the same title. It follows the exploits of Professor Pierre Aronnax and his assistant, Conseil, as they try to make a conference in Asia.
While they are trying to book passage out of San Francisco, we learn there have been rumors of a sea monster which has been attacking ships.
Ned Land, portrayed by Kirk Douglas, is hired on a by the same steamer the professor is on. The steamer is searching for the monster in order to destroy it. After several weeks they come across a ship that is immediately destroyed. While searching the wreckage they stumble across the monster.
During the ensuing moments, the professor and his assistant are thrown overboard. Ned, on a rowboat, is cast adrift. The steamer drifts off, in dire conditions and unable to help the three men who were cast adrift.
The following morning they come across something floating in the water. Believing it to be the monster they follow Ned, who rows up, into the bowels of the beast.
It's a submarine.
While exploring it they witness a burial at sea - completely underwater. As the funeral procession spies them on board there is a rush for the surface and the rowboat, but they are captured!
Thus begins their adventures aboard the Nautilus.
They meet Captain Nemo and his crew, explore new islands with them, and discover why these men have chosen to live under the sea.
Without giving too much more away, go check out the film! While it was created back in the 1950s, it still holds up today. With amazing effects of the time and a timeless story, this is Jules Verne at it's greatest!
I may have done this film before (if I have please forgive me, it's been a weird month).
This film is based on the Jules Verne novel of the same title. It follows the exploits of Professor Pierre Aronnax and his assistant, Conseil, as they try to make a conference in Asia.
While they are trying to book passage out of San Francisco, we learn there have been rumors of a sea monster which has been attacking ships.
Ned Land, portrayed by Kirk Douglas, is hired on a by the same steamer the professor is on. The steamer is searching for the monster in order to destroy it. After several weeks they come across a ship that is immediately destroyed. While searching the wreckage they stumble across the monster.
During the ensuing moments, the professor and his assistant are thrown overboard. Ned, on a rowboat, is cast adrift. The steamer drifts off, in dire conditions and unable to help the three men who were cast adrift.
The following morning they come across something floating in the water. Believing it to be the monster they follow Ned, who rows up, into the bowels of the beast.
It's a submarine.
While exploring it they witness a burial at sea - completely underwater. As the funeral procession spies them on board there is a rush for the surface and the rowboat, but they are captured!
Thus begins their adventures aboard the Nautilus.
They meet Captain Nemo and his crew, explore new islands with them, and discover why these men have chosen to live under the sea.
Without giving too much more away, go check out the film! While it was created back in the 1950s, it still holds up today. With amazing effects of the time and a timeless story, this is Jules Verne at it's greatest!
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
OMD: An Idea
Name some of your favorite films (preferably PG-13 and under) that you'd like to see me review.
I've got finals coming up and about four or five papers due (one that's has a page minimum of 25) - so this week is short and sweet.
Hopefully I'll see you after this madness is over!
I've got finals coming up and about four or five papers due (one that's has a page minimum of 25) - so this week is short and sweet.
Hopefully I'll see you after this madness is over!
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
OMD: Quest for Camelot
Welcome to Obscure Movie Day.
I actually had to go back and triple check that I hadn't done this one before.
Title: The Magic Sword: Quest for Camelot
Release Date: May 15, 1998
Time: 86 minutes
This is one of my favorite films based around the Arthurian legends.
Back in the 90's everyone was trying to cash in on Disney's renaissance: animated movies with strong female roles, musical numbers, happily-ever-afters, villains trying to take over something.
And yes - Gary Oldman as Rubar knocked it out of the park.
(You will never hear Sirius Black the same way again.)
Not only that, but it is where we get this gem of a song from:
(I kid you not.)
With many A-list actors cast such as Cary Elwes, Jane Seymour, Pierce Bronsa n, and Gary Oldman this is one of the best flicks to come out of the '90s that wasn't Disney related.
The basic premise:
Girls father is a knight in King Arthur's court. He leaves when she's a child because they are going to divide the kingdom into equal shares.
Rubar interrupts with claims he should get more. A fight ensues and Lionel sacrifices himself to save Arthur.
Song montage as Kayley grows into a teenager who wants to leave the farm and become a knight. Her wish comes true as Rubar takes over the farm, creates an evil army and uses her mother to get into Camelot to kill Arthur.....after he finds Excaliber which his griffin stole and lost over the Forbidden Forest.
While there Kayley encounters Garrett, a blind man who used to be a stable boy in Camelot before a fire took his sight. Kayley's father helped him out and he feels obligated to help her find the sword and return it.
After finding the sword they enter the Dragon territory and team up with a two-headed dragon - parts played by Eric Idle and Don Rickles.
Kayley and the sword are taken by Rubar just before the caravan from home enters Camelot. They let them in because Juliana was Sir Lionel's widow and Arthur had a soft spot for his best friends wife and family.
Kayley escapes and the big fight ensues.
Rubar used evil magic to attach Excalibur to his arm, which cannot be undone without some serious mojo.
Please go watch the movie to see how it ends!
Also: this completely Awesome music!
What's your favorite movie from the 1990s?
See you next week!
I actually had to go back and triple check that I hadn't done this one before.
Title: The Magic Sword: Quest for Camelot
Release Date: May 15, 1998
Time: 86 minutes
This is one of my favorite films based around the Arthurian legends.
Back in the 90's everyone was trying to cash in on Disney's renaissance: animated movies with strong female roles, musical numbers, happily-ever-afters, villains trying to take over something.
And yes - Gary Oldman as Rubar knocked it out of the park.
(You will never hear Sirius Black the same way again.)
Not only that, but it is where we get this gem of a song from:
(I kid you not.)
With many A-list actors cast such as Cary Elwes, Jane Seymour, Pierce Bronsa n, and Gary Oldman this is one of the best flicks to come out of the '90s that wasn't Disney related.
The basic premise:
Girls father is a knight in King Arthur's court. He leaves when she's a child because they are going to divide the kingdom into equal shares.
Rubar interrupts with claims he should get more. A fight ensues and Lionel sacrifices himself to save Arthur.
Song montage as Kayley grows into a teenager who wants to leave the farm and become a knight. Her wish comes true as Rubar takes over the farm, creates an evil army and uses her mother to get into Camelot to kill Arthur.....after he finds Excaliber which his griffin stole and lost over the Forbidden Forest.
While there Kayley encounters Garrett, a blind man who used to be a stable boy in Camelot before a fire took his sight. Kayley's father helped him out and he feels obligated to help her find the sword and return it.
After finding the sword they enter the Dragon territory and team up with a two-headed dragon - parts played by Eric Idle and Don Rickles.
Kayley and the sword are taken by Rubar just before the caravan from home enters Camelot. They let them in because Juliana was Sir Lionel's widow and Arthur had a soft spot for his best friends wife and family.
Kayley escapes and the big fight ensues.
Rubar used evil magic to attach Excalibur to his arm, which cannot be undone without some serious mojo.
Please go watch the movie to see how it ends!
Also: this completely Awesome music!
What's your favorite movie from the 1990s?
See you next week!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
OMD: The (not so obscure) Goonies
(Disclaimer: The photo isn't mine.) (.....duh.)
Film: The Goonies
Director: Richard Donner
Writers: Steven Spielberg, Chris Columbus
Main Actors: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, Jonathan Ke Quan, John Matuszak
The year was 1985. Pop culture was fair game.
It was a decade of awesome films.
Right - that's all I've got. It's late, I've got a paper to write. This is what you get.
Watch Goonies now - you can likely find it in the $5 bin at Walmart.
Nope here's a few things:
Sean Astin before Samwise
Sean Astin before Stranger Things
Josh Brolin before Cable
Josh Brolin before Thanos
The first film (or close to) both of these guys ever did in their careers.
Random flicks you think I should watch/review?
(Disclaimer: I'm not endorsed or promoted by anyone mentioned.)
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
OMD: The Rocketeer
The Rockawho?
The Rocketeer - one of the films brought to you by the Wonderful World of Disney - Sunday evening movies.
Way back in the '90's ABC had this little thing called "The Wonderful World of Disney". Every Sunday evening, around 7 or 8, they would air a new film. It was usually introduced by Michael Eisner and Mickey Mouse, often giving a little taste of the movie by a quick sketch-up.
If you were a true '90's kid (or at least a true Disney-fan), you never missed these shows. The Wonderful World of Disney is the latest name of the ongoing airing of Disney movies and shows.
The name changes were thus:
Walt Disney's Disneyland (1954-58)
Walt Disney Presents (1958-61)
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1961-69)
Disney's Wonderful World (1979-81)
Walt Disney (1981-83)
The Disney Sunday Movie (1986-88)
The Magical World of Disney (1988-90)
The Wonderful World of Disney (1969-79, 1983-86, 1991-present)
Many movies were introduced into the hearts of avid Disney fans, and parents who finally found clean films to watch.
On June 21, 1991 a film premiered that drew in the wonderment of many. At only 1 hour and 48 minutes, it was a quick watch, full of action, adventure, suspense, and steampunk themes.
Today I will discuss a little of one of my favorite films:
Film: The Rocketeer
Premier Date: June 21, 1991
Director: Joe Johnston
Based on: "The Rocketeer" by Dave Stevens
Starring:
Bill Campbell - Cliff Secord/The Rocketeer
Alan Arkin - A. "Peevy" Peabody
Jennifer Connelly - Jenny Blake
Paul Sorvino - Eddie Valentine
Timothy Dalton - Neville Sinclair
Music: James Horner
Set in Los Angeles 1938, this story follows pilot, Cliff Secord. When things go awry with a shoot-out between the mob and the FBI, leaving his plane in ruins, he finds a rocket pack hidden in another place in the hanger.
With help from his mechanic, Peevy, the make a closed helmet for use of the rocket. They are forced into it when a pilot goes into the air, drunk. Saving him using the Rocket, the crowds and masses label him "The Rocketeer".
His girlfriend, Jenny, is an actress working with the famous swashbuckler Neville Sinclair, who is not all that he appears to be.
With the Mob, the FBI, and the Nazis after him for the rocket pack, what's to become of Cliff Secord and his girl Jenny?
I love the style of this film: 30's noir type, mob chases, acting, intrigue, spies, adventure, and a man who can fly!
I highly recommend watching this movie. You can rent it via YouTube if you don't want to buy it outright (though you may want to after watching it).
As for myself, I will be checking out the book it was based off of in the coming week.
Any film you think I should watch? Leave a comment below (especially if you've seen this one, or went to watch it somewhere).
Enjoy your week.
The Rocketeer - one of the films brought to you by the Wonderful World of Disney - Sunday evening movies.
Way back in the '90's ABC had this little thing called "The Wonderful World of Disney". Every Sunday evening, around 7 or 8, they would air a new film. It was usually introduced by Michael Eisner and Mickey Mouse, often giving a little taste of the movie by a quick sketch-up.
If you were a true '90's kid (or at least a true Disney-fan), you never missed these shows. The Wonderful World of Disney is the latest name of the ongoing airing of Disney movies and shows.
The name changes were thus:
Walt Disney's Disneyland (1954-58)
Walt Disney Presents (1958-61)
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1961-69)
Disney's Wonderful World (1979-81)
Walt Disney (1981-83)
The Disney Sunday Movie (1986-88)
The Magical World of Disney (1988-90)
The Wonderful World of Disney (1969-79, 1983-86, 1991-present)
Many movies were introduced into the hearts of avid Disney fans, and parents who finally found clean films to watch.
On June 21, 1991 a film premiered that drew in the wonderment of many. At only 1 hour and 48 minutes, it was a quick watch, full of action, adventure, suspense, and steampunk themes.
Today I will discuss a little of one of my favorite films:
Film: The Rocketeer
Premier Date: June 21, 1991
Director: Joe Johnston
Based on: "The Rocketeer" by Dave Stevens
Starring:
Bill Campbell - Cliff Secord/The Rocketeer
Alan Arkin - A. "Peevy" Peabody
Jennifer Connelly - Jenny Blake
Paul Sorvino - Eddie Valentine
Timothy Dalton - Neville Sinclair
Music: James Horner
Set in Los Angeles 1938, this story follows pilot, Cliff Secord. When things go awry with a shoot-out between the mob and the FBI, leaving his plane in ruins, he finds a rocket pack hidden in another place in the hanger.
With help from his mechanic, Peevy, the make a closed helmet for use of the rocket. They are forced into it when a pilot goes into the air, drunk. Saving him using the Rocket, the crowds and masses label him "The Rocketeer".
His girlfriend, Jenny, is an actress working with the famous swashbuckler Neville Sinclair, who is not all that he appears to be.
With the Mob, the FBI, and the Nazis after him for the rocket pack, what's to become of Cliff Secord and his girl Jenny?
I love the style of this film: 30's noir type, mob chases, acting, intrigue, spies, adventure, and a man who can fly!
I highly recommend watching this movie. You can rent it via YouTube if you don't want to buy it outright (though you may want to after watching it).
As for myself, I will be checking out the book it was based off of in the coming week.
Any film you think I should watch? Leave a comment below (especially if you've seen this one, or went to watch it somewhere).
Enjoy your week.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
OMD: Magic in the Water
I changed up which movie I'd be going over today. Partly because the original idea would have been great, but it's coming later, and partly because I'm watching this one right now.
Title: Magic in the Water
Year: 1995
I remember watching this when it first came out.
Okay, alright, I basically remember the Oreos. Those little cookies played a huge part in this film! And you can tell how dated it is by the package the oreos come in.
Think Lock Ness, only in Canada and with Mark Harmon years before NCIS.
And lots of Oreos.
This film is kinda a gem from the 90's. It has a great message about spending time with family (which was a huge deal back in the 90's), making friends, and being kind to the environment.
It may seem dated (I'm looking at you - hairstyles) - but the message still holds. And once you see Orky it will be well worth the pay out ... if you see Orky.
Check out the trailer here:
I believe you can also check it out on YouTube.
Have a fun week, leave a comment below with a film you think I should post about.
Title: Magic in the Water
Year: 1995
I remember watching this when it first came out.
Okay, alright, I basically remember the Oreos. Those little cookies played a huge part in this film! And you can tell how dated it is by the package the oreos come in.
Think Lock Ness, only in Canada and with Mark Harmon years before NCIS.
And lots of Oreos.
This film is kinda a gem from the 90's. It has a great message about spending time with family (which was a huge deal back in the 90's), making friends, and being kind to the environment.
It may seem dated (I'm looking at you - hairstyles) - but the message still holds. And once you see Orky it will be well worth the pay out ... if you see Orky.
Check out the trailer here:
I believe you can also check it out on YouTube.
Have a fun week, leave a comment below with a film you think I should post about.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
OMD: The Rescuers Down Under
I was going to do a different film, then decided that film would be best suited for Halloween.
Hence, the rather abrupt change to one of my all time favorites (probably because of the cool accents and amazing scenery) from the obscure Disney film files.
"The Rescuers Down Under" was the long-awaited sequel to "The Rescuers", a film about a society of mice who help those in need. The Rescue Aid Society.
In this film they travel to the Land Down Under!
While in Australia they set out to find a boy who went missing. Through the network of other mice and animals, they set out to rescue Toby.
This was one of the first films where they used a new style of animation. I highly recommend checking it out.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
OMD: Atlantis is Waiting
I would like to take this day to talk about a Disney movie that was practically brushed under the rug because it wasn't "cool enough".
Way back in 2001 (June 3 to be exact, which is coming up soon!) - The Walt Disney Company released a new kind of movie. It used new technology to make it both an animation and a 3D component. It had breathtaking scenery, epic music and was based on the mythology of the Lost city of Atlantis.
I was able to see this in theater's and it was AMAZING!
I felt it was the absolute best movie to come out of Disney in a long time. It had everything. And it was Steampunk!
And really, Michael J. Fox was the lead voice actor!
I think, of all the underrated movies that are brushed aside, this one gets a lot of flack.
Right, so if you haven't seen it the plot is this:
Atlantis was buried beneath the sea because they were vain and thought they were better than the gods.
Flash forward to the roaring '20's!
Milo Thatch has been researching Atlantis his entire life. When he gets the Shepherd's journal he realizes this is the chance of adventure! The Journal outlines the exact route and way to reach the fabled city of Atlantis.
Backed by his Grandfather's eccentric best friend, Milo embarks upon a quest to find the fabled city.
For history!
He is joined by a rather rumbucktious crew consisting of:
Preston B. Whitmore - the eccentric friend who finances the entire expendicture
Commander Lyle Tiberius Rourke -leader of the expedition and in charge
Helga Sinclair - Rourke's right hand woman, in charge of keeping things running
Gaetan Moliere - a Frenchman who loves digging and dirt of any kind
Joshua Sweet - Doctor extradoniare! He can saw through anything in less than ten seconds
Vincenzo "Vinny" Santorini - An Italian with a pechance for explosives. And paper clips. Big ones.
Audrey Ramirez - Mechanic, and a girl you don't want to mess with
Jebidiah Allardyce "Cookie" Farnsworth - Cook, best with the three food groups: Beans, bacon and lard
Wilhelmina Packard - the Woman in charge of radio and keeping things running
When they reach the city of Atlantis though, not everything is as it seems.
Do yourself a favor - head over to Netflix where you can find the Lost City of Atlantis with Milo and the others.
Also: First movie Disney made that used stock sound from Skywalker Sound and Industrial Lights and Magic.
Please, go check it out. This is one of my absolute favorite Disney movies of all time.
GO!
Atlantis is waiting.
(And, if you did see it, did any of you play the game? There was a game centered around finding the Shepherd's Journal, playing as Milo's grandfather. I always got killed, but did any of you actually succeed? Let me know!)
Way back in 2001 (June 3 to be exact, which is coming up soon!) - The Walt Disney Company released a new kind of movie. It used new technology to make it both an animation and a 3D component. It had breathtaking scenery, epic music and was based on the mythology of the Lost city of Atlantis.
I was able to see this in theater's and it was AMAZING!
I felt it was the absolute best movie to come out of Disney in a long time. It had everything. And it was Steampunk!
And really, Michael J. Fox was the lead voice actor!
I think, of all the underrated movies that are brushed aside, this one gets a lot of flack.
Right, so if you haven't seen it the plot is this:
Atlantis was buried beneath the sea because they were vain and thought they were better than the gods.
Flash forward to the roaring '20's!
Milo Thatch has been researching Atlantis his entire life. When he gets the Shepherd's journal he realizes this is the chance of adventure! The Journal outlines the exact route and way to reach the fabled city of Atlantis.
Backed by his Grandfather's eccentric best friend, Milo embarks upon a quest to find the fabled city.
For history!
He is joined by a rather rumbucktious crew consisting of:
Preston B. Whitmore - the eccentric friend who finances the entire expendicture
Commander Lyle Tiberius Rourke -leader of the expedition and in charge
Helga Sinclair - Rourke's right hand woman, in charge of keeping things running
Gaetan Moliere - a Frenchman who loves digging and dirt of any kind
Joshua Sweet - Doctor extradoniare! He can saw through anything in less than ten seconds
Vincenzo "Vinny" Santorini - An Italian with a pechance for explosives. And paper clips. Big ones.
Audrey Ramirez - Mechanic, and a girl you don't want to mess with
Jebidiah Allardyce "Cookie" Farnsworth - Cook, best with the three food groups: Beans, bacon and lard
Wilhelmina Packard - the Woman in charge of radio and keeping things running
When they reach the city of Atlantis though, not everything is as it seems.
Do yourself a favor - head over to Netflix where you can find the Lost City of Atlantis with Milo and the others.
Also: First movie Disney made that used stock sound from Skywalker Sound and Industrial Lights and Magic.
Please, go check it out. This is one of my absolute favorite Disney movies of all time.
GO!
Atlantis is waiting.
(And, if you did see it, did any of you play the game? There was a game centered around finding the Shepherd's Journal, playing as Milo's grandfather. I always got killed, but did any of you actually succeed? Let me know!)
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
OMD - Blackbeard's Ghost
Walt Disney.
Back in the day they had come amazing, original movies come out. Some of the live-action ones were sadly forgotten by everyone. Others received the "Remake" treatment; losing their originality and wonder.
I will gladly admit that when the release of the release of "The Curse of the Black Pearl" came out I was on the pirate bandwagon all the way. I went to the library and checked out every book on pirates I could get my hands on. By the end of the school year (not telling which), I was an expert on the subject of pirates and all the rowdiness they stood for.
Suffice it to say: Disney's pirates were 300000000% nicer and tamer than the pirates of Golden Age. Honestly! Back in the day pirates were feared for more than just taking your gold and silver. And the worst of the worst was Edward Teach, otherwise known as Blackbeard.
Which segues into my Obscure Movie -
Growing up this was one of my favorite movies. It had snarky humor, cool costumes, an AMAZING bed and breakfast that I want to buy and live in for the rest of my life, and pirates.
Oh. And a Pirate's Curse.
What more could you ask for in a movie?
Follow the misadventures of a track coach who comes into town and accidentally unleashes the ghost of Blackbeard.
With clean humor, fun puns, and the stereotypical film of it's time, this movie is excellent for anyone with kids.
Oh. And did I mention - a great Halloween flick?
Check it out on YouTube, or Netflix.
What's on your Halloween to watch list? Leave a comment below and let me know!
Back in the day they had come amazing, original movies come out. Some of the live-action ones were sadly forgotten by everyone. Others received the "Remake" treatment; losing their originality and wonder.
I will gladly admit that when the release of the release of "The Curse of the Black Pearl" came out I was on the pirate bandwagon all the way. I went to the library and checked out every book on pirates I could get my hands on. By the end of the school year (not telling which), I was an expert on the subject of pirates and all the rowdiness they stood for.
Suffice it to say: Disney's pirates were 300000000% nicer and tamer than the pirates of Golden Age. Honestly! Back in the day pirates were feared for more than just taking your gold and silver. And the worst of the worst was Edward Teach, otherwise known as Blackbeard.
Which segues into my Obscure Movie -
Growing up this was one of my favorite movies. It had snarky humor, cool costumes, an AMAZING bed and breakfast that I want to buy and live in for the rest of my life, and pirates.
Oh. And a Pirate's Curse.
What more could you ask for in a movie?
Follow the misadventures of a track coach who comes into town and accidentally unleashes the ghost of Blackbeard.
With clean humor, fun puns, and the stereotypical film of it's time, this movie is excellent for anyone with kids.
Oh. And did I mention - a great Halloween flick?
Check it out on YouTube, or Netflix.
What's on your Halloween to watch list? Leave a comment below and let me know!
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