The first thing you need to know about Disney’s Zootopia: it’s funny. It’s also clever, very witty, beautifully animated, and has a lot to say about life. In short, it’s more than just a cute idea–it’s a crime film, a comedy, and ultimately, a surprisingly deep study of what it means to be, well, human. “In Zootopia,Continue reading “Disney’s “Zootopia” is a Powerful Fable About What it Means to Be Human”
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You Should Go “Into the Woods”
When you think of Disney fairytales, you probably think of happily ever afters, catchy musical numbers, charming princes and beautiful princesses. Into the Woods, the new film from Walt Disney Pictures, has all of that, and more. It’s beautifully filmed, wonderfully acted, and nearly perfect adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Into the Woods isContinue reading “You Should Go “Into the Woods””
Disney’s “Frozen” is the Best Animated Musical in 20 Years
It’s the best animated musical since Beauty and the Beast. There. I said it. Walt Disney Feature Animation’s new film, Frozen, shows that a third golden age of Disney-style animated films (hinted at by The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, and Wreck-It-Ralph) may have just begun, and it should be the film that earns theContinue reading “Disney’s “Frozen” is the Best Animated Musical in 20 Years”
One Father’s Legacy
It’s almost Father’s Day, but don’t worry. I’m not going to use my blog to give you advice on how to be a great father. As a dad, I’m all too aware of my shortcomings. I know where I stink at fatherhood. I know that I have absolutely no experience with raising a teenage daughter. Continue reading “One Father’s Legacy”
Thank You, Steve.
The first time I saw that Steve Jobs had died was on my iPhone. On my MacBook, I quickly searched for more information and received a phone call shortly after (again on my iPhone) from a friend who works for Microsoft. Both of us were in a state of shock. My wife texted me–from herContinue reading “Thank You, Steve.”
Duane S. Montague 