Before I begin discussing the films, I need to give some context as to the circumstances in which I watched the films. That’s right: You get a mini-travelogue and two film reviews. Part I: Welcome to Rexburg, Idaho Over Fourth of July weekend, I ventured north and visited good friends of mine who live in…
“Madame Velan, you have blackened my name, attacked my character, and, worst of all, stolen my dog. I shall have revenge.” “Do you think you can defeat me now, Madame Goodfeather? There are still three books in the series, which will become six films. No, I shall not be defeated today! I shall escape using the…
The Disney Death: A symptom of dying, appearing to die, or almost dying, but miraculously returning to life just in time for a happy ending. (For more, see this article from TV Tropes). The Disney Death is designed to tug at our heart strings, to bring tears and tension as the climax approaches the denouement. My…
The L. Palmer Chronicles 