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Looking for a great movie recommendation for the whole family? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s a list of classic family movies put together by the Spout community. You’ll find everything from old time favorites to the latest animation movies suitable for ...
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Hook (1991, USA, Steven Spielberg) **
By CinemaRian on CinemaRian Blog
" Each of the four biographies of Steven Spielberg that I have read says the same thing about Hook- it is the most disappointing entry in the director's canon. Not the worst, mind you, but the biggest disparity between what it is and what it could have been. The reason is that Spielberg is often compared to Peter Pan himself- there is a childlike wonder in his best work that few ... [More]"
The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985, ...
By CinemaRian on CinemaRian Blog
" When I was little, I used to have this video of stop-motion shorts directed by Will Vinton. It was hosted by a parody of Siskel and Ebert, where Siskel was portrayed as a pretentious and slightly mean-spirited T-Rex and Ebert was depicted as an overweight Stegosaurs who pigged out at the concession stand. Looking back on it from age, I remember that I seemed really interesting ... [More]"
The Three Caballeros (1945, USA, Nor ...
By CinemaRian on CinemaRian Blog
" The Three Callaberos is a one in a string of mostly forgotten films made by the Disney Studios in the mid-to late 40's. Disney's technical masterey of the animated film unfortantley worked against them in this period. The goverment ordered the studio to make propaganda and technical training films for the troops, so it was unable to make it normal entertainment product. This ... [More]"
Saludos Amigos (1942, USA, Norman Fe ...
By CinemaRian on CinemaRian Blog
" The first in a long line of Disney propaganda films, Saludos Amigos was commisioned by the US goverment during World War II to stir up more support for our Latin American allies, sort of. Disney and his animators did indeed go to South America for the purpos of making quasi-propaganda, but never intended to make a feature. According to Leonard Maltin's excellent book The Disn ... [More]"
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Recent children's/family discussions

Recasting THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987)
In Recasting couch last post by tripbreaker
"This week, we're recasting The Princess Bride (1987). It's a classic that would be a travesty for some money hungry Hollywood exec to try and remake, which is exactly why we're imagining a remake. I hope a new cast comes out ... [More] "
Billy Del Toro and the Hobbit
In Espanish last post by magrebi
"So Del Toro has now been given directorial authority on the upcoming film "The Hobbit." This movie is going to be amazing, and now Guillermo is going to start casting, I say we give him a hand. Who should be the cast of "The Hobbit"? Gr ... [More] "
What anime have you seen?
In Anime Lovers last post by TheWander
"Alright. List time. So, which animes have you seen? Your favorites? My favorites(in order): Fullmetal AlchemistRevolutionary Girl Utena Death Note (have only seen part of the anime, but read the whole manga series)Irresponsible Captain ... [More] "
Introduce Yourself!
In Anime Lovers last post by npg143917
"Hey everyone! Here's where you can introduce yourself, and share a little more about what anime you like. Please fill out the following (remember, all information is optional to share): Name/Screenname:Age:First Anime Series:Favori ... [More] "
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