tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post3470880234283401742..comments2023-05-24T08:06:43.882-04:00Comments on Romance Writer's Revenge: Children’s Movies with Thematic DeviceTerri Osburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-12781842138688584272012-10-19T18:20:58.450-04:002012-10-19T18:20:58.450-04:00I love a blog that meanders...I love a blog that meanders...Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-41958788430982961232012-10-19T16:23:29.516-04:002012-10-19T16:23:29.516-04:00I knew it! Janga is Sandra D.!!
We used to sit on...I knew it! Janga is Sandra D.!!<br /><br />We used to sit on the roof of the car or in the back of a truck. I think the few they have now you listen through your radio instead of the speaker that hangs on the window. That's just not the same.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-39608451476865380052012-10-19T16:17:37.185-04:002012-10-19T16:17:37.185-04:00Awesome memories, Janga!
We didn't go as a fa...Awesome memories, Janga!<br /><br />We didn't go as a family but I remember sneaking my cousin in (via the trunk) in my other cousin's car when I was a teen! Fun times! irisheyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11730974733998991144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-30212404450230457162012-10-19T16:05:57.390-04:002012-10-19T16:05:57.390-04:00There was always something so Americana about the ...There was always something so Americana about the drive in. A bit of romance that is pretty much gone. I always loved the inside/outside thing about it. Windows down, or even sitting in the back of a pick-up, in lawn chairs, with blankets.<br /><br />A group of us would go in high school and line up, then pull out the lawn chairs and sit between the cars or in front of them...Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-13011053859815963332012-10-19T15:40:49.656-04:002012-10-19T15:40:49.656-04:00I have such good memories of the drive-in theater....I have such good memories of the drive-in theater. First, when my siblings and I were very young, my parents would dress us in our pjs and take off for the drive-in on summer Friday nights, sometimes with two or three cousins piled in the back seat as well. They fed us hot dogs and the best French fries in the world for dinner, and we fell asleep during the second feature curled up like a litter of puppies. I can remember Daddy carrying me from the car to the house and waking up just enough to be conscious that I was home.<br /><br />I can remember when the first of my friends got her driver's license and four of us would go to the drive-in in her car to meet the boys our parents wouldn't let us date. Of course, by then the drive-in was known as the passion pit, and it was the place I learned many lessons from the bad-boy jerk in my past. :)Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-75798784420591130742012-10-19T13:46:31.283-04:002012-10-19T13:46:31.283-04:00Of to do the zippity-do-dah with the dog and hope ...Of to do the zippity-do-dah with the dog and hope she don't drag me inta no briar patches. Or worse. Poison oak.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-46281891008112475092012-10-19T13:32:30.791-04:002012-10-19T13:32:30.791-04:00Brer Rabbit is one of my heroes... I like Splash M...Brer Rabbit is one of my heroes... I like Splash Mountain, too.<br /><br />And yeah, though it carries a lot of racial undertones, there's a lot of lessons to be learnt from old Brer Rabbit...Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-2471674951148866642012-10-19T13:27:06.039-04:002012-10-19T13:27:06.039-04:00I am soooo bummed about the whole Drive-In situati...I am soooo bummed about the whole Drive-In situation. I think we might have taken our kids when they were real little to one when we were on vacation once. But we've looked and looked and can't find one anywhere! I think even the one we took them to is closed.<br /><br />We scored a copy of <i>Song of the South</i>, Janga, about a year or so ago. I had never seen it and my DH had fond memories of it from his childhood. He mainly tried getting it because I love that song so much and wanted me to see the movie it came from. I used to sing "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" to the kids when they were younger. And of course the Splash Mountain ride at Disney (one of my favorite rides) features all the movie characters and the soundtrack.irisheyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11730974733998991144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-90002858412234151662012-10-19T13:03:39.161-04:002012-10-19T13:03:39.161-04:00Yeah, Dad and I were doing Mystery Science Theater...Yeah, Dad and I were doing Mystery Science Theater a long time before it hit the small screen.<br /><br />Sans robots.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-48344578408057624112012-10-19T13:01:53.362-04:002012-10-19T13:01:53.362-04:00Perks? And be sure to let us all know how Argo is....Perks? And be sure to let us all know how Argo is. I figure it's one the husband would like to see with me. Though he totally dug Hotel Transylvania...got a little teary-eyed at the end.<br /><br />He does that.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-84592052199224796292012-10-19T13:00:22.102-04:002012-10-19T13:00:22.102-04:00Jungle Book! Kaaa and his song... And what was...A...Jungle Book! Kaaa and his song... And what was...Ah! Sword in the Stone! The Fox and Hound!<br /><br />So many adorable animates out there!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-54638299402750154432012-10-19T12:57:35.514-04:002012-10-19T12:57:35.514-04:00I used to go see bad horror movies at the drive in...<i>I used to go see bad horror movies at the drive in with my Dad and we'd laugh and wise off the whole time! </i><br /><br />Science Mystery 5000 or whatever that's called--thought that show was hilarious.<br /><br />Okay, because I realized it's been a decade (in Fran terms) since I've been to the theater, I asked a friend to go with me to see either Argo or Perks on Saturday. She was so excited, she has now conned me into seeing Argo tonight and Perks tomorrow. Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-92211956334802159252012-10-19T12:56:48.688-04:002012-10-19T12:56:48.688-04:00I know it's politically incorrect. In fact, it...<i>I know it's politically incorrect. In fact, it hasn't been reissued since the 1980s and probably never will be, but I loved Song of the South. It combined live action and animation way before Roger Rabbit. And I still sing "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" when I'm feeling especially good</i><br /><br />Saw it when I was really young. But...I think it has the distinction of being the first movie I regularly quoted. "Not the briar patch...no!"<br /><br /><i>But I never really found the Voltran, He-Man and all of those at the least attractive</i><br /><br />He-Man did nothing for me either, but Voltron and RoboTech triggered my first attempts at fan fiction. (Thankfully lost to to the sand of time.)P. Kirbyhttp://www.patriciakirby.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-82839309427137730572012-10-19T12:55:44.707-04:002012-10-19T12:55:44.707-04:00Janga! I adored Song of the South and ol' Brer...Janga! I adored Song of the South and ol' Brer Rabbit... And the live action remake that Disney did was really sweet! Patrick Swayze as Wild Bill? Oliver Platt as ... wait a minute, that is tall tales...was that part of the SotS stuff?<br /><br />I think I jumped track there... <br /><br />And I am really looking forward to Wreck it Ralph...that looks really sweet!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-18748579270855978112012-10-19T12:53:38.242-04:002012-10-19T12:53:38.242-04:00I remember that one, Janga. That one and Jungle Bo...I remember that one, Janga. That one and Jungle Book are always side by side in my mind. I must have seen them around the same time as a kid.<br /><br />I miss The Muppet Show. Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-967677940711457212012-10-19T12:51:16.259-04:002012-10-19T12:51:16.259-04:00I used to go see bad horror movies at the drive in...I used to go see bad horror movies at the drive in with my Dad and we'd laugh and wise off the whole time! <br /><br />I think Santa Cruz still has a drive in, but I'm not certain. They hold a flea market there during the day and I'm not certain they do movies there at night anymore...Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-17544993751390500682012-10-19T12:51:15.083-04:002012-10-19T12:51:15.083-04:00I know it's politically incorrect. In fact, it...I know it's politically incorrect. In fact, it hasn't been reissued since the 1980s and probably never will be, but I loved <i>Song of the South</i>. It combined live action and animation way before Roger Rabbit. And I still sing "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" when I'm feeling especially good.Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-39443681579721435942012-10-19T12:49:32.725-04:002012-10-19T12:49:32.725-04:00I confess, the older Disney's don't yank m...I confess, the older Disney's don't yank my chain like the mayhem which resulted when the kids in front of Looney Tunes started making movies...<br /><br />Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride...love 'em! Lilo and Stitch is wondrous and Wall-E? A total blast! Kung Fu Panda...ah, just sublime.<br /><br />Animaniacs slayed me. Just brilliant! But I never really found the Voltran, He-Man and all of those at the least attractive.<br /><br />The Muppets? Oh, they are a magic all on their own...<br />Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-90247389770377458932012-10-19T12:46:15.744-04:002012-10-19T12:46:15.744-04:00Considering my parents weren't born yet when B...Considering my parents weren't born yet when Bambi hit theaters, yes, that would have been a re-release. LOL! But I meant the drive-in thing. Do kids today even know what a drive-in is??<br /><br />I loved it because we could wear our pajamas and eat junk food.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-81377111457125346932012-10-19T12:43:54.683-04:002012-10-19T12:43:54.683-04:00That would be "Kung Fu Panda." Morning f...That would be "Kung Fu Panda." Morning fingers.P. Kirbyhttp://www.patriciakirby.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-90236880220042771792012-10-19T12:42:51.141-04:002012-10-19T12:42:51.141-04:00Several animated movies are on my best movie evah,...Several animated movies are on my best movie evah, list. The Incredibles, Toy Story (all), Finding Nemo, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Princess Frog, Lilo and Stitch, Princess Mononoke, and How to Train Your Dragon (adore that movie). Ku Fu Panda, UP, Ice Age (first), Spirited Away, and Wall-E are also in our movie library.<br /><br />I remember the Rescuers! It was one of the few animated movies that I really liked as a kid. For the most part, I really didn't (still don't) see the appeal of old-school Disney movies. Hated the princesses. Was bored with Bambi. I confess I don't see the appeal of the Madagascar movies. The first Ice Age was charming; the second made me want to poke my eyes out with a fork. Not goin' near the third.<br /><br />Loony Tunes, et al were fun. Liked the Animaniacs too. But I used to rush home after school (junior high) to watch anime like Voltron, Macross and RoboTech. Well...and the Muppets, but do puppet count as animation?<br /><br />P. Kirbyhttp://www.patriciakirby.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-20258285106025547422012-10-19T12:36:57.567-04:002012-10-19T12:36:57.567-04:00Drive ins were sorta good for the kid thing... Eas...Drive ins were sorta good for the kid thing... Easy to distract during the harsher moments and chat about what was going on...soothe any fears... And bring your own snacks!<br /><br />Though I usually sneak in some of my own anyway.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-61321736974569310472012-10-19T12:33:01.819-04:002012-10-19T12:33:01.819-04:00I forgot about Bambi!!!!! We watch that now too, o...I forgot about Bambi!!!!! We watch that now too, or at least all of that now. I pulled a Phoebe from friends on my kids with that one. I sped through his mother getting killed and never let them watch that part.<br /><br />I also forgot to mention the first 20 minutes of Finding Nemo was also a train wreck. That whole Nemo excursion was a big FAIL. We LOVE the movie now but I wouldn't suggest it for those under a certain age.<br /><br />I'm not gonna argue age with you, Ter. That's one of those arguments where no one is a winner! LOL And if it makes you feel any better it was probably a re-release. I always tell my kids I saw the re-releases at the theaters! I'm really not that old.irisheyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11730974733998991144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-37722755213729523752012-10-19T12:24:37.337-04:002012-10-19T12:24:37.337-04:00Yeah, King Julian was the real star of the Madagas...Yeah, King Julian was the real star of the Madagascar movies...<br /><br />I really do think that some of the stuff in the movies is rough on the little ones. I hear parents chatting to their kiddies all the time. One nice thing about those movies, no one really objects to soothing the kids. Might be the reason to stick to what is on TV for a few years and the comfort of the couch, with M&D right there...<br /><br />I missed Megamind! I gotta catch that when it shows up on the idiotbox...<br /><br />I know the first Disney movie my husband saw was Dumbo...still his favorite. I don't really have a favorite...Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-50124647794501324642012-10-19T12:07:16.677-04:002012-10-19T12:07:16.677-04:00You think you're old, Irish? I saw Bambi at th...You think you're old, Irish? I saw Bambi at the drive-in! LOL!Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.com