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The Lasting Legacy of ‘Victor and Victoria’
The charming, operetta-style film, Viktor und Viktoria was originally released in its native Germany in 1933. It had a wider release as Victor and Victoria, with English subtitles, two years later. The latter is the version I watched for this article. The story has been reimagined several times, most famously as Blake Edwards’ Victor/Victoria in 1982 (with the incomparable Julie Andrews). Some could argue that films such as Some Like it Hot, and Tootsie were also designed with Viktor und Viktoria‘s blueprint.
By MovieBabble6 years ago in Geeks
Classic Childhood TV: Little-Known Gems
When it comes to the pop culture that I was exposed to, it's safe to say that I had an unusual childhood. I clearly remember my mother blaring out 70s boy band, The Osmonds, from the kitchen while I lip-synced Spice Girls, and, later, S-Club Seven, in my bedroom. Mum introduced me to The Jackson 5, while my Dad preferred Pink Floyd and The Who.
By Emma Styles6 years ago in Geeks
Scary Disney: Aladdin: The Beginning, The Cave of Wonders, Jafar and Jafar the Genie
Aladdin. The legendary tale of a boy who comes across a magic lamp with a Genie inside to wish himself to become a Prince to win the heart of the Princess of Agrabah. Jafar, the Royal Vizier of Agrabah wants to find the lamp himself to help gain power but is told by the Cave of Wonders that only one person is worthy to enter, ‘the diamond in the rough.’ Jafar comes to find out that this is Aladdin. He has Aladdin arrested and thrown in jail, Jafar disguises himself as an old man and takes Aladdin to the Cave of Wonders for the lamp. Aladdin finds the lamp but is trapped in the cave with the lamp which is very unfortunate for Jafar. Aladdin rubs the lamp which frees the Genie and they all leave the cave. He wishes himself into a Prince and they travel back to Agrabah. Jafar sees under his disguise and outs him to the Sultan and the Princess, he finally has his hands on the lamp. He wishes himself into an all powerful Genie which binds him to his own lamp which he becomes trapped in. The Genie throws the lamp far away and they all live happily ever after.
By Sara Sparrow6 years ago in Geeks
Gold Key TV Tie In Comics.
Gold Key comics was started in 1962 as in-house publisher by its parent company Western Publishing. During its run from 1962 to 1984, Gold Key had printed out comics from a wide verity of TV and movie tie end titles. Among the genes would include science fiction, horror, espionage, adventure, and family fare. However, they made a good portion of their sales of comics from popular TV shows from the period. Some titles published were Star Trek, The Man from UNCLE, The Twilight Zone, Adam-12, and My Favorite Martian along with other TV series. One of the most striking things about Gold Key was they continued to publish a TV-related comic long after the series had ended thus creating more fans of whichever series.
By Edward German6 years ago in Geeks
Scary Disney: Oliver and Company: Bill Sykes, Roscoe and DeSoto and The Subway Chase
Oliver and Company is based on the classic tale of Oliver Twist told with talking animals. A homeless kitten, Oliver joins a group of dogs to try and survive on the streets. It is based in 19th Century New York. Fagin's gang is made up of dogs and Bill Sykes is a loan shark. It does a great job of telling the story. The movie leaves us with a few bad characters and scenes we’d love to forget.
By Sara Sparrow6 years ago in Geeks
Scary Disney: The Great Mouse Detective: The Bat, The Cat and The Rat
The Great Mouse Detective, loosely based on Sherlock Holmes is another one of Disney's underrated films. It is based on the book series Basil of Baker Street by Eve Titus, the story circulates around a little mouse, Olivia Flaversham whose father is abducted by a bat who takes him to his boss, a rat named Professor Ratigan, Basils arch nemesis. Olivia finds Basil and his companion, Doctor David Dawson and they set out on a mission to bring Olivia’s father home. Towards the end of the movie Professor Ratigan comes face to face with Basil where he meets his end, a justice well deserved. On the way we meet a few characters that are set out to try and stop them from bringing him home. They certainly manage to play their role of the villains quite well. Enough to frighten a younger audience.
By Sara Sparrow6 years ago in Geeks
Scary Disney: The Jungle Book: Kaa, Shere Khan and The Fight
The Jungle Book is a classic tale of a boy abandoned in a jungle who is taken in by wolves and hunted by a tiger who is thirsty for his blood. The story has been adapted into many movies and in 1967 Walt Disney took it on but died during the production making it his last movie to be released. Disney's version is wonderful adding in King Louie and some catchy songs we’d be singing for years to come.
By Sara Sparrow6 years ago in Geeks
Scary Disney: The Sword in the Stone: The Beginning, The Wolf, The Pike, The Hawk and Madam Mim
The Sword in the Stone. The classic tale of a young boy pulling a sword from a stone and becoming King of England. A boy named Arthur, or called Wart by the people around him, is out hunting with his older brother Kay one day. Kay’s arrow lands in the forest so he makes Arthur go and get it. Arthur comes across a wizard’s house where he embarks on a journey of madness. On the day of his brother’s tournament, Arthur realises he has left Kay’s sword at an inn, which is closed. He panics and sees the sword in a stone in a church courtyard, so he takes it without any trouble. He runs back to the tournament where some of the knights recognise the sword and Arthur is crowned King of England. Walt made this a great movie and left a few horror elements frightening its younger viewers.
By Sara Sparrow6 years ago in Geeks
