Films are works of art. As such they are not all equal and, more importantly, can’t please all the people all the time. Sometimes, for an indeterminate number of reasons, they just don’t connect with the audience. In other cases, a film might just be ahead of its time or looking for that niche fan base who will, one day, take to the rooftops and proclaim it a triumph. Critics are valued and trusted voices in the entertainment world. They serve as sign posts directing us toward the good and away from the bad…but they are not always on point. In fact, there are numerous instances where these gatekeepers of…
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Off the Shelf…’The Lion King’
There’s more to see than can ever be seen, more to do than can ever be done. Disney’s amazing and beloved feature The Lion King roars to life on Blu Ray and for a film that is 17 years old the transfer is just stunning. The tale of young Simba traumatized by the loss of his father is a powerful (and Shakespearean) story that can be appreciated by all age groups and all walks of life. Hakuna Matata this is always such a great film to revisit!
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Roundtable Discussion with ‘The Lion King’ Producer Don Hahn
Proving that what’s old is new again, Disney’s re-release of The Lion King (this time in 3D) took the box office for the second week in a row. It’s great that after almost 20 years kids that grew up with such an iconic film are now able to share it with their children. Guess that’s the old Circle of Life right? *queue rim shot* Well, leading up to the theatrical release we got to speak with Moira Kelly but yesterday Go,See,Talk and some other movie sites got to attend a round table with the Lion King producer Don Hahn. Wow! Talk about a rare but insightful opportunity to learn about one of the most…