Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the September 15 article: Toon Talk: 1970s Live-Action DVDs at <a href="News-ID114980.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID114980.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Kirby, I think your D+ for Return to Witch Mountain was far too kind. It really is one of the most abysmal movies I've seen, Disney or not. Also don't forget that Bedknobs and Broomsticks was released in the early 70's, a film I actually prefer to Mary Poppins. This is simply one of the studios best pictures. That not saying Mary Poppins isn't a great film. It's always great to see Gus get mentioned. It's my ultimate guilty pleasure movie. Give me Gus over any so called Oscar worthy film any day.
Originally Posted By narkspud Surely there must be SOME way we can blame "Return to Witch Mountain" on Michael Eisner, or at least Paul Pressler?? ;-) I remember being terribly disappointed in that sequel to my (at the time) favorite movie ever. And that was at age 12! I shudder to think how bad it'll be watching it now. Not that that'll stop me.
Originally Posted By basil fan I always liked the Witch Mountain films, but I recently watched Escape again & found it not as good as I remembered. Haven't seen Return in many years. But... I've always loved Apple Cumpling Gang. I find it genuinely warm & funny, not only the classic fire house scene you mention, but the wonderful fight in the saloon, too. Question: these 3 DVDs are widescreen, right? So You Wanna Be a Collector... <a href="http://www15.brinkster.com/wtstsgalor/collector.html" target="_blank">http://www15.brinkster.com/wts tsgalor/collector.html</a>
Originally Posted By MouseBear Salutations Kirby, I loved these moives as a child. Its sad how terrible most of them actually are. As you said The Apple Dumpling Gang does hold up well. Thanks for the reviews, Lee
Originally Posted By Dlmusic <<I loved these moives as a child. Its sad how terrible most of them actually are.>> I find it sad how people's tastes change so drastically that they go from loving a film to thinking they're terrible. I have to say there are very few things I loved as a child that I would say is terrible now. Sure certain things don't appeal to me as much, but I can understand why I enjoyed it.
Originally Posted By Waltsicle Anyone know if Disney (or Anchor Bay) is planning on releasing their wonderful film "Night Crossing" (1981) on DVD sometime soon? I still have my CD of the soundtrack by Jerry Goldsmith, which is quite good.
Originally Posted By arstogas Loved ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN then, loved it a few days ago. One of the few movies, other than the animated features, that I can say that about. RETURN - hated it then, hate it now. I'm not an APPLE DUMPLING kind of guy. Nice job, Kirby.
Originally Posted By nic_wd_03 the apple dumpling gang rides again was a bad sequal. as for return, i agree its not a sinister as the first. but i dont HATE it
Originally Posted By -em Ive seen all 3 but I dont intend to buy any of them. Of the three I would say that Escape was my favorite but I didnt like Return or either the Gangs at all... ToonKirby- Loved the article and have to fully agree with the overview of the 70s flicks- and yes SuperDad was horrible -em
Originally Posted By arstogas And although I think Poppins is somewhat more satisfying, I do love BEDKNOBS... it IS one of the studio's finest efforts, full of warmth, excellent, energetic performances, wonderful animation and musical numbers. Lots of heart. This film is a small, forgotten wonder.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby >I think your D+ for Return to Witch Mountain was far too kind.< Keep in mind I review the DVD as a whole, not just the film. The film itself would probably garner at least a D- ... maybe even an F! >Also don't forget that Bedknobs and Broomsticks was released in the early 70's< I didn't forget, but for the purpose of the article I was focusing strictly on all live action fare. For the record, "Bedknobs" is one of my favorites, if only for the cool final battle. >I'm not an APPLE DUMPLING kind of guy.< LOL ... that has made me giggle all day ...
Originally Posted By basil fan I like Superdad. No, really. Scooby-Doo Glitches <a href="http://www15/brinkster.com/wtstsgalor/etc/sdmovies.html" target="_blank">http://www15/brinkster.com/wts tsgalor/etc/sdmovies.html</a>
Originally Posted By narkspud >>I find it sad how people's tastes change so drastically that they go from loving a film to thinking they're terrible.<< Can't agree there. The ability to discriminate between quality entertainment and garbage is learned. I'm sure most kids my age, like me, sat glued to the TV every Saturday morning watching the latest swill from Hanna Barbera and Filmation, and enjoyed it very much. Now I can't be in the same room with it. It's certainly not a sad thing--it's that I now know better. I was NOT a very discriminating viewer at age 12. The fact that I intensely disliked "Return from Witch Mountain" indicates that it must've really stunk.
Originally Posted By nic_wd_03 superdad is VERY underrated. "mother barlows co-ed dorms" come on! thats funny! i love bedknobs too. they make the bed! LOL
Originally Posted By GHOSTHOST1313 Well I didn`t think that they were that bad.But I did like the idea of everything being on one disc.I though the first Witch Mountain film was the best and as for Apple dumpling gang i`ve always like Bill Bixby and harry mprgan but I don`t understand the appeal the film hold with people,but just to have a complete disney collectionm i got it..
Originally Posted By Waltsicle Hopefully, "No Deposti, No Return" will be out on DVD soon, as well. I know Disney/Paramount collaborations "Dragonslayer" and "Popeye" are on DVD, but is Disney's first PG film, "Midnight Madness" out? I remember Anchor Bay talking about it in a press release long ago (when they first announced the release of "Watcher in the Woods"--only to have it delayed 2 years from announcement". "Midnight Madness" wasn't a good movie, but one of those movies played on Showtime OVER and OVER and OVER again--between "The Pirate Movie" and "Playboy After Dark" in the early '80's.
Originally Posted By arstogas >>>but is Disney's first PG film, "Midnight Madness" out?<<< Disney's first PG release was a little-seen movie called "TAKEDOWN" - a wrestling film. January of 1979. MIDNIGHT MADNESS came a little over a year later. it was a little higher profile. And in between came a little movie called THE BLACK HOLE. Also PG, for Ernest Borgnine cussing over his sprained ankle.
