Does Disney Hate Seniors?

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Heather Long

Once upon a time, I used to think Disney had some serious mommy issues, after all – most of the moms in the Disney movies were dead. On the other hand, most of the early big Disney Fairy Tale movies were also based on popular German and European fairy tales, so chances are it wasn’t just about Disney having mommy issues, but the idea of a character losing it’s mother gives that character immediate sympathetic quality – because moms represent home, safety and unqualified love. Many modern Disney films have plenty of Moms in evidence – including The Lion King … Continue reading →

Who’s Who of The Disney Villains

Posted on April 16, 2006 by Kelly K.

I have a confession to make. I have a soft spot for film and story villains. Unlike their real world counterparts, they almost always have an amazing sense of fashion. While other characters fade into the background, they seem to have an amazing flair for the dramatic. They always get the best lines and, in the end, they usually get to steal the spotlight as they go out in a blaze of glory. It’s no mystery as to why Disney’s villains are some of my favorites. They meet all the above criteria and then some. Disney villain merchandise is some … Continue reading →