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Actress Glynis Johns Dies at 100

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In sad news, veteran Hollywood actress, Glynis Johns, has passed away at the age of 100. Ms. Johns (1923-2024) was most famously known for her portrayal of Mrs. Banks in the Disney film, Mary Poppins, but she also appeared in the Disney films, The Sword and the Rose and Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue. Other film appearances include The Court Jester and The Sundowners. She also was a veteran of the stage famously originating the famous Stephen Sondheim song, Send in the Clowns.

She shall be missed!

Reviews

Haunted Mansion (2023)

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Disney tried making a feature film based on my favorite Disney ride with Eddie Murphy in 2003. Long story short, it wasn’t all that great. Since then, Disney has tried to make another Haunted Mansion film, even having Guillermo del Toro working on it at one point. We’ve finally gotten that newer Haunted Mansion film, directed by Justin Simien though rather than Guillermo del Toro.

Does it do justice to the amazing Disney ride? Or is it at least better than the Eddie Murphy version? Read on to find out!

And remember, SPOILERS AHEAD!

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The World’s Greatest Athlete (1973)

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There are a number of films with the word, “Greatest”, in the title. Does this necessarily mean that the film itself is great? No, no it doesn’t. But surely there are exceptions, right? Let’s find out! Read on for my review of the Robert Scheerer-directed Disney film, The World’s Greatest Athlete!

And remember, SPOILERS AHEAD!

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