Today we are covering so many things here at our tremendous tea table it's hard to decide where to start, but in the wise words of the king, "Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop." So if we start where we left off in our Disney Challenge, we should be right around Day 22 which would be an Overrated movie. For this selection, I certainly could not pick out a movie from the Disney Classics because as we all know, every Disney movie is fabulous. However, when we look at the "Disney Channel original movies", there are a few I could do without. With the month of September already passing quickly, next month is October, which brings much beloved Halloween themed movies to the Disney Channel. One series of movies I am particularly fond of is the Halloween Town series. There is something about the Whimsical World of Halloween that makes me wish I could walk through it just once. There are 4 movies total, but unfortunately, the fourth movie, Return to Halloween Town, is a victim of the "Bad Disney Sequel" club. The first three were very good about keeping the same cast and was relatively good at making sure all the characters blended with familiar story lines. However, the fourth one totally recast the main character Marnie, added a ridiculous story line, cults, and no magic allowed at a college in Halloween Town! I'm sorry, but this is one movie that won't be shown at our Haunted Halloween Tea!
Day 23 of Disney Challenge is an easy one for me, but I won't dive into details since we've discussed these movies at different tea parties. My top 3 underrated movies are The Great Mouse Detective, The Rescuers, and The Rescuers Down Under. If you've never seen any of these films, you have permission to be excused from this party, go out and buy the films, watch them, and return with a full review. Three amazing movies that I wish got more notoriety than they do now.
Laughter seems to be a key ingredient in the making of a Disney film, along with suspense, drama, despair, triumph, and many other things. For Disney Challenge Day 24, I am asked to share with you a movie that makes me laugh. Although so many movies have hilarious parts, one movie (and the accompanying quote to go along with it) came directly into my mind. Meet the Robinsons is one of the funniest Disney movies I have ever seen. Although you get the traditional sad aspect of a Disney film (Lewis, the main character, is an orphan) the "feel" of the movie quickly turns around and you meet the wild and crazy Robinsons! From singing frogs to spectacle wearing dogs, there's something for everyone in the world of the Robinsons! There is even a "evil mastermind" with some hilariously hair-brained ideas. My favorite quote of the movie can be seen in this clip. So many funny moments in this movie, it would be a sin not to watch it if you are in need of a good laugh!
Ah, Challenge 25 (movies that make you cry) and 27(Saddest Death) brings us to a familiar part of Disney movies, the tear jerking scenes. What would a Disney movie be without sadness to make the audience hope for something better to come to the characters. My top 3 movies that make me cry are Up, Bambi, the Lion King. Bambi and the Lion King make me cry for obvious reasons, the death of a loved parent. I don't know how/why this became a staple of Disney movies, but I could certainly do without watching the lives of child characters be shattered . Up, however, is a different animal. Overall, this is a very sweet and funny movie. The combination of the Old Man Carl, his unintended sidekick Russell, Dug the Dog and Kevin the Bird is hilarious. Before we get to experience the comedy, we watch Carl's life with his late wife pass in what seems like an instant. From the moment they fall in love, to their marriage, to their troubles conceiving, and an illness that ultimately takes Ellie away from Carl, we witness all the events of this old man's life. I think this is completely heartbreaking because this is an example where art imitates real life. How many times has a similar thing happened to a real life couple. Although it is sad, this scene is important and makes us as an audience realize how short and fragile life is. If you are waiting to do something in life, stop waiting and just do it before it's too late!
Who needs a refill on their tea? Just half a cup for me if you don't mind please! As we approach the end of our Disney Challenge Makeup Marathon, I think I need to sit down in a comfy armchair for our last challenge of the day. Day 26 asks me to share my favorite scene from my favorite movie. I do believe you, my most valued friends and tea party guests, can figure it out. As a matter of fact, we are reenacting it as we speak! The Very Merry Unbirthday Tea Party with Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse is one of my favorite scenes from one of my favirite Disney classics! What could be better than sharing polite conversation over some hot tea and crumpets? Be careful however, the Dormouse does like to come and steal the crumbs, especially the ones with jam on them.
WHEW! What a rush! Almost a week of challenge all at one party! I'm glad I prepared enough tea for all of you, I was worried the teapots might have run dry. All this sharing has got me tired AND hungry, how about all of you? Well you are all in luck because today is Tuesday which means it is time for our new Tea Time Treats segment! While I make today's treats nice and warm, why not wander through Wonderland? Perhaps join the Queen for a quick round of croquet, or better yet, visit the Singing Flowers for a mid day serenade! When you are done, come on back and I will have this table cleaned up and your delicious dessert waiting for all of you! Until we meet later tonight friends! Have a magical day and remember, Wonderland is but a Daydream away!
No comments:
Post a Comment