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Newsies (1992)

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In 1992, a musical film directed by Kenny Ortega was released. The film received negative reviews and ended up flopping at the box office, but gained quite a cult following throughout the years.

Sounds utterly familiar!
Sounds utterly familiar!

The popularity of the film was so great that the film was eventually adapted as a proper Broadway musical! So, is this film a hidden treasure that just wasn’t understood or appreciated when it first came out? Or is this film honestly deserving of its initial negative reviews? Let’s find out as we explore the cultural phenomenon that is Newsies!

(This was a request by one of my readers. I forget who it was though, so sorry!)

And remember, SPOILERS AHEAD!

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One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing (1975)

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Today we look at a film that I’m pretty sure most of you haven’t even heard of before! It’s not well-known (and maybe for a particularly good reason too), but there’s always a sense of joy in watching and reviewing these lesser-known films! Without further ado, let’s dive into the comedic family picture from Disney, One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing!

And remember, SPOILERS AHEAD!

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Hocus Pocus (1993)

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Originally planned to be a Disney Channel Original Movie, today’s film was deemed good enough to be upgraded to a theatrical release. As a result of that, the film received mixed reviews and didn’t perform all that amazingly at the box office. Nevertheless, the film has since gone on to gain a cult following who watches it at least once a year around Halloween time. Without further ado, let’s take a look at Hocus Pocus!

And remember, SPOILERS AHEAD!

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Night Crossing (1982)

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In 1979, two families escaped East Germany by constructing a hot air balloon and flying/riding/taking (not sure what the correct verb is) it over the border to West Germany. In 1982, their story was brought to life by Disney in a theatrical film, Night Crossing. At the time, many people considered it to be one of Disney’s most serious films ever. Today, we’re gonna take a look at this film.

And remember, SPOILERS AHEAD!

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The Parent Trap (1998)

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Well, I’ve already reviewed the 1961 Disney film, The Parent Trap. Now, it’s time to fulfill the request of many of my readers (oscarstainton, in particular), and review the 1998 remake. Is it as good as the original? Is it better? Is it worse? Let’s find out!

(As the plot is pretty much the same as the original film, I’m not going to go that much deeply into it or its source material. So, if you want to know more about that, please read my review of the 1961 film. Thanks!)

And remember, SPOILERS AHEAD!

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