http://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/ayn-rand-reviews-childrens-movies
A sampling:
Quote"Lady and the Tramp"
A ridiculous movie. What could a restaurant owner possibly have to gain by giving away a perfectly good meal to dogs, when he could sell it at a reasonable price to human beings? A dog cannot pay for spaghetti, and payment is the only honest way to express appreciation for value. —One star.
"Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"
An excellent movie. The obviously unfit individuals are winnowed out through a series of entrepreneurial tests and, in the end, an enterprising young boy receives a factory. I believe more movies should be made about enterprising young boys who are given factories. —Three and a half stars. (Half a star off for the grandparents, who are sponging off the labor of Charlie and his mother. If Grandpa Joe can dance, Grandpa Joe can work.)
"Frozen"
An exceptional woman foolishly allows her mooching family members to keep her from ruling a kingdom of ice in perfect solitude. She is forced to use her unique powers to provide free entertainment for peasants, without compensation. I liked the snowman, when he sang. —One star.
Quote"Old Yeller"
A farm animal ceases to be useful and is disposed of humanely. A valuable lesson for children. —Four stars.
:D
Seedy will enjoy the pro-cat focus in some reviews.
QuoteIf Grandpa Joe can dance, Grandpa Joe can work.
:lol:
QuoteAlso, there are no trains in this movie. I did like the talking clock, who attempted to take pride in his work despite constant attacks on his dignity by the candlestick. The candlestick did not take his job seriously.
:P
Just :lmfao:. This goes on Facebook.
Ed, I know I've said it before, but I love you.
:blush:
Quote from: 11B4V on December 18, 2014, 07:46:28 PM
QuoteIf Grandpa Joe can dance, Grandpa Joe can work.
:lol:
:lol:
I can't dance. :(
Didn't Ayn Rand die decades ago?
I'm pretty sure she couldn't have watched Frozen.
Quote from: Siege on December 19, 2014, 12:16:24 AM
Didn't Ayn Rand die decades ago?
I'm pretty sure she couldn't have watched Frozen.
You spelled too many words correctly. You clearly haven't had enough Miller Lite this evening. One and a half stars.
Quote from: Siege on December 19, 2014, 12:16:24 AM
Didn't Ayn Rand die decades ago?
I'm pretty sure she couldn't have watched Frozen.
Ayn's contacts in Galt's Gulch naturally invented the Singularity long before we collectivists did, and she uploaded her brain to a machine that is now writing for The New Yorker.
Frozen... Someday I must watch the whole thing. I guess if I mute the songs (half the freaking film) it won't be so bad..
Quote from: 11B4V on December 18, 2014, 07:46:28 PM
QuoteIf Grandpa Joe can dance, Grandpa Joe can work.
:lol:
Best line in the whole piece. :lol:
Quote from: Tyr on December 20, 2014, 04:25:01 AM
Frozen... Someday I must watch the whole thing. I guess if I mute the songs (half the freaking film) it won't be so bad..
If you don't like the songs there's no point in watching it. The songs are what make or break a Disney film.
I can't wait for the new Star Wars movies.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on December 20, 2014, 06:59:00 AM
The songs are what make or break a Disney film.
That film being Fantasia. The rest would be fine(or at least, only as bad as they are now) without any songs.
Songs ruin disney films. They're bits crudely inserted to open up the music revenue stream and stretch out the length of the film a bit more.
The best disney films are those which are light on music.
I'm not sure about that. Lion King or Aladdin would be less memorable without their signature songs. They are animated musicals. They aren't any more cynical money grabbing exercises than a regular musical is.
Aladdin could fill the gaps with more Williams and Gottfried.
Quote from: celedhring on December 20, 2014, 08:40:04 AM
I'm not sure about that. Lion King or Aladdin would be less memorable without their signature songs. They are animated musicals. They aren't any more cynical money grabbing exercises than a regular musical is.
:yes:
The songs in Jungle Book are great.
Tale As Old As Time :wub:
Whistle While You Work :wub:
Kiss The Girl :wub:
Quote from: celedhring on December 20, 2014, 08:40:04 AM
I'm not sure about that. Lion King or Aladdin would be less memorable without their signature songs. They are animated musicals. They aren't any more cynical money grabbing exercises than a regular musical is.
But they are
American.
Quote from: Razgovory on December 20, 2014, 04:14:42 PM
Quote from: celedhring on December 20, 2014, 08:40:04 AM
I'm not sure about that. Lion King or Aladdin would be less memorable without their signature songs. They are animated musicals. They aren't any more cynical money grabbing exercises than a regular musical is.
But they are American.
So are you, and I'm not sure it's really helped you.
Quote from: Norgy on December 20, 2014, 05:57:21 PM
Quote from: Razgovory on December 20, 2014, 04:14:42 PM
Quote from: celedhring on December 20, 2014, 08:40:04 AM
I'm not sure about that. Lion King or Aladdin would be less memorable without their signature songs. They are animated musicals. They aren't any more cynical money grabbing exercises than a regular musical is.
But they are American.
So are you, and I'm not sure it's really helped you.
Tyr displays contempt for Everything American. I'm not sure he even realizes it.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 20, 2014, 11:01:18 AM
The songs in Jungle Book are great.
Agreed, but it would still be a good movie with just the story.
QuoteTyr displays contempt for Everything American. I'm not sure he even realizes it.
Pixies, firefly, Hendrix, Star Wars, Tarantino, die hard, etc...
Quote from: celedhring on December 20, 2014, 08:40:04 AM
I'm not sure about that. Lion King or Aladdin would be less memorable without their signature songs. They are animated musicals. They aren't any more cynical money grabbing exercises than a regular musical is.
The only one in lion king that really contributes is the growing up montage.
Aladdin... Prinnce Ali is a cool song and does demonstrate his wish and the party mood of being a prince entering the town quite well. A whole new world however goes on way too long and is an unnecessary lull in the story
Quote from: Tyr on December 21, 2014, 02:44:24 AM
QuoteTyr displays contempt for Everything American. I'm not sure he even realizes it.
Pixies, firefly, Hendrix, Star Wars, Tarantino, die hard, etc...
Monster.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on December 20, 2014, 08:31:59 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 20, 2014, 11:01:18 AM
The songs in Jungle Book are great.
Agreed, but it would still be a good movie with just the story.
It would also be 30 minutes long. :P
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 21, 2014, 03:10:23 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on December 20, 2014, 08:31:59 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 20, 2014, 11:01:18 AM
The songs in Jungle Book are great.
Agreed, but it would still be a good movie with just the story.
It would also be 30 minutes long. :P
That's the thing really with the Disney movies, isn't it? :P I don't mind the musical numbers if they fit the story and explore the characters' motivations and feelings, or the mood of the scene, or an important concept of the story.