Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/News-ID509580.asp" target="_blank">Rhett Wickham: A Dream, A Wish and A Real Heart</a>
Originally Posted By CuriosWolfSo Saw it! They did a wonderful job of restoring the film. It was nice to see the filmmakers who wonked on this movie 55 years ago although it was a little sad to see Ollie Johnston so fragile with shaking hands. I almost cried when he said that the characters came from his heart and he put his hand where his heart was. The little girls who were dressed as their favorite Disney princess were so cute and even did the princess wave too. Before the show started , outside at the front of the theatre, it was a real thrill to see Cinderella and her Prince as they ride their glass "Pumpkin" coach with a white horse. Overall, it was a real enchanted evening at the El Capitan Theater and wish they should show more Disney animated classics this way.
Originally Posted By Just Peachy I too, had a lovely time! From the moment the glass carriage arrived to the time I had to flee the event to go back to work life early the next day. I wore athletic shoes, so I didn't leave one behind. Rhett was certainly more detailed than I, on observances, but I know what he reported was true for me too. Andreas Dejas was so good with Ollie Johnston! I was pleased to see that Ollie was using a snappy walker, as when I saw him at the "Bambi" screening in June, he was in a wheelchair. Yes, I cried when Ollie spoke, because it seemed harder for him to speak than at "Bambi". But I wouldn't have missed giving him a standing ovation or hearing the words from his heart for anything! Andreas Dejas teaches me so much about the inspiration,artistry,and discipline of feature animation. I am so grateful he shared the drawings,photos and his stories. Like "Bambi", the colors were so brilliant! I'm glad I hadn't seen the entire film before, because it isn't made for a small screen. The restoration team did a wonderful job. To the El Capitan Management, event staff, services, and to each of the panelists - Well Done! I came home with new memories and good stories to share.
Originally Posted By Jim Rhett, thanks for the great account. If I couldn't be there to experience it myself, at least I was able to see what I missed through yoru column.
