The Good Dinosaur ~ A Spoiler-Free Review
The Good Dinosaur, the latest installment in the Pixar/Disney film partnership, comes out later this week and I was lucky enough to be invited to attend an early screening. It tells the unlikely story of Apatosaurus Brontosaurus Arlo and wild child Spot, as they journey across the Ame
Sleeping Beauty
My family enjoyed watching Sleeping Beauty this weekend at our local Cinemark*. I insisted we go, even though we have the film at home, because this movie was truly created for the cinema. The film was originally released on January 29, 1959 in the Super Technirama 70 widescreen proce
Toy Story That Time Forgot ~ Blu-Ray + Digital HD Copy Review
Back in 1995 a toy box full of charming characters entered our lives. With the debut of Pixar’s Toy Story, the world fell in love with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Slinky Dog, Rex, Hamm and a handful of Little Green Aliens, and we haven’t looked back since. Disney and Pixar have
Still a Lovely Little Lady
The big 60th anniversary celebration this year focuses on Disneyland, but there’s another anniversary that is pretty special in the world of film history. Lady and the Tramp was the first animated feature film, released 60 years ago, utilizing CinemaScope – the original wi
Danny Elfman
At the recent D23 Expo, Disney announced new inductees into the Disney Legends hall of fame. One of the multi-talented recipients was Danny Elfman. Elfman is an American composer, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and voice actor. I personally remember Mr. Elfman as the lead
September 01, 2015
Disney’s Descendants: Wickedly Good Fun! (Giveaway)
Disclosure: Disney Mamas was provided with a copy of Disney Descendants to review and one to giveaway. Even though this product was provided at no cost the opinions expressed below are always our own. My name is Angela and I like Disney Channel’s Original Movies!! Yes, I may now be
Disney Screen Giveaway! Win a Family 4-Pack to the Plano, TX Location!
I’m really, really excited by the new Disney initiative, Disney Screen! Disney Screen is bringing classic Disney films back to Cinemark theatres, and is currently testing the concept in only 6 US markets, with Plano, Texas being one of them! Over the next month we’ll see 1
Pixar to Have a Starring Role at D23 Expo 2015
PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS TO HIT D23 EXPO 2015 AUG. 14–16 PIXAR TO SHARE NEW FOOTAGE FROM UPCOMING FILMS, EXCITING SECRETS AND LARGER-THAN-LIFE BUZZ LIGHTYEAR HELIUM BALLOON AS IT OFFICIALLY MARKS TWO DECADES OF FEATURE FILMMAKING Pixar Presents
Tuesdays With the Timekeeper – Star Wars
I remember sitting in a darkened theater when this breathtaking music began. Soon words starring moving across the screen – but, I was too young to read them. The music turned softer and the words changed into outer space which was swiftly enlivened by spaceships flying overhea
Avengers: Age of Ultron – A Guest Mama’s Review
Sequels are hard. There are expectations…Avengers: Age of Ultron does not disappoint and would definitely be one of those exceptions. I have no doubt this movie will be one of the biggest movies of the summer! Avengers: Age of Ultron is decidedly different from its predecessor. Don’t
Tuesdays With the Timekeeper – Laughin’ Place
I’ll be honest, today I was not in the mood for writing a history blog. I just needed a laugh. And Brer Rabbit says, “Everybody’s got a laughin’ place.” I thought I’d share a few of my favorite Disney laughs today: “Not, Joanna eggs!” &#
April 28, 2015
Tuesdays With the Timekeeper – My Fair Oscar
This weekend’s Oscars reminded me of my favorite Oscar story… Hollywood was going crazy over the screen adaptation of My Fair Lady. Everyone knew it would be the movie of the year and the actress who would portray Eliza would most likely receive the award for Best Actress.
February 24, 2015
Tuesdays With the Timekeeper – Seeing Spots
A new technology achievement was reached when One Hundred and One Dalmatians was released on January 25, 1961. Prior to the film, cels were hand inked and then painted for each frame of the movie – 24 frames per second. And each frame could have more than one cel. With the inven
January 27, 2015
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