Category Archives: Movies

Disney’s ‘The Rocketeer’ Tin Sign

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Dis-LEE

The Rocketeer was a great Disney movie that most Disney fans either don’t know about, or care too little about. But for me, I think it’s a very cool film, right up there with other ‘cult’ classics like The Black … Continue reading →

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Frankie and Annette – Beach Movies

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Dis-LEE

The MGM Movie Legends Collection      5 Beach Movies, 1 Ski Sequel, and 2 Racing Spin-offs = 8 Movies As a Disney fan, I have to shamefully admit that I had never seen even one of the Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello … Continue reading →

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Big Hero 6 – Inflatable Action Hero

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Dis-LEE

If you could design a hero, what would you start with? An inflatable marshmellow-like medical robot with a kindly disposition? Me too! And as luck would have it, Disney thought this would make a good premise for a movie, and … Continue reading →

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Disney Plush Bears – Big Al and Br’er Bear

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Disney has many a famous bear: Humphrey. Big Al. Br’er Bear. And many others whose names escape me at the moment. Over the last month, I’ve been following a pair of plush bears on Kijiji but thought the price was … Continue reading →

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Censorship in Movies- Warner Bros. vs Disney Movies

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Oh, I just hate it when another studio one-ups my favorite studio, Disney ! But credit where credit is due. It goes to the Warner Brothers Studio for releasing a controversial film. And how did they manage such a tricky … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s PLANES – Fire and Rescue Dusty Cup Topper

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Well, I finally went to see Planes: Fire and Rescue. Man, working for a living really gets in the way of my entertainment! Be that as it may, I just came back from Date Night with the wife, and really … Continue reading →

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Jungle Book Vulture Vinylmations

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Wow, that’s a mouthful! Anyway, I picked these up during my last Disney Store Roadtrip: “What do you want to do?” “I dunno, what do you want to do?” Well, let’s not start that again! Instead, did you know that … Continue reading →

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Pixar ‘Toy Story’ Honey Graham Cookies

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Dis-LEE

A glass of milk and a plate full of cookies. It may not be tummy paradise, but it’s pretty close! I’m always on the lookout for a Disney treat, so when I saw these, I bought them immediately:   I … Continue reading →

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Scared Witless – The Darkness in Disney Movies

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Disney movies have a very squeaky-clean image. We have frolicking animals, beautiful Princesses with happy endings galore, and more fuzzy feelings than the average person can stand without gagging. But Disney also has a darker side. For example, almost every Disney … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Home on the Range

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Dis-LEE

You’re right, this didn’t just come out. Neither has Disney re-released it on a Super-Platinum Hyper-HD Limited Time Only Special Edition. Thank goodness. But it is a forgotten Disney animated film that deserves more respect than it gets! This movie was … Continue reading →

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