Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the July 11th Jim On Film column at <a href="News-ID180090.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID180090.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By actingforanimators Oh my God!!! This is brilliant! And here I thought the only way of making the reluctant few understand was by agreeing to meet them at the movie theatre, getting there an hour ahead of time and distracting the theatre staff by letting loose a box of mice in the rest rooms, swiftly and cleverly switching the marquee outside of "Emperor's New Groove" with the one outside of "What Women Want" and then ambushing my friends with a roll of duct tape during the coming attractions. I like your way much better. It's more literate and so much more cost effective. Plus, it avoids those pesky tape-burns that interfered with cogent discussion of the film's merits afterwards. So good-bye annual mail-merged Holiday letter about Aunt Bixie's little accident with her Big Gulp while test driving the PT Cruiser! It's personalized Mouse Ears and a copy of Jim's letter this year! Seriously, Jim. I love this. I've actually copied and pasted it into an email (with a few incident specific edits) and sent it along to a couple of friends. No kidding. And there was more than one embarrassingly accurate account that reflects my own experiences. (The Disney Store eye-rolling is frighteningly familiar.) A charming, witty and wonderful article, Jim. Thanks! - AFA
Originally Posted By basil fan You sure hit the nail on the head with the part about "mature" vs. "adult." Thanks. Mouse History 101 <a href="http://www15.brinkster.com/wtstsglor/timeline.html" target="_blank">http://www15.brinkster.com/wts tsglor/timeline.html</a>
Originally Posted By TomSawyer Great article, Jim. It's content like this that keeps me coming back to Laughing Place.
Originally Posted By DavidQ I'm not a devoted Disney Fan, so, some of the article was me, and some was DIRECTED to me. I think its amazing how a single article can be so "interactive", line by line. Very good writing!
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF I understand what is being said here, and much of it has merit. The same arguments can be used for other things that I enjoy (like comic books, for example). However, some people's derision may be due to factors that go beyond the reasons listed. Could it be that some people just simply feel bombarded by all things Disney and are tired of it? These days, it seems the business decisions at Disney are being made more on the basis of quantity than quality: "How much merchandising value can we get out of this particular movie or project?" I mean, how else do we explain this trend of raiding the vaults to make substandard, direct-to-video sequels to classic Disney films? We can joke about Michael Eisner needing more money to fund his retirement, but really... Once the promotion machine starts, we are bombarded with all the merchandising and hype. I'm really glad "Lilo & Stitch" is getting terrific reviews (and I can't wait to see it myself) but I'm already hearing about a proposed direct-to-video sequel and a TV series based on it. It's the Disney way these days to run everything into the ground. I realize a company has to grow and change with the times, but I can't help but think that Walt Disney is rolling around in his grave. I don't think I'm alone in feeling this, either. I am at least glad that through home video, I can at least recapture some of the Disney of my childhood. That's what is more important to me. I will proudly defend my interest in Disney, but I have my own criticisms as well.
