list http://www.spout.com/ I Love Childrens Movies recent group discussions Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/groups/I_Love_Childrens_Movies/Whats_everyone_thinking_about_Coraline/372/40420/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Whats everyone thinking about Coraline?
Group Name: I Love Childrens Movies
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 2/12/2009 1:27:02 PM
Body: I just saw a trailer for Coraline the other night and was pretty intrigued. I believe they said it was "hand drawn digital animation"--almost seems like a contradiction of terms but intriguing none-the-less. Anyone heard much about this or seen it? I'm hoping its not just another "visual masterpeice" with little or no substance beyond some snazzy animation.
]]>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:27:02 GMTWhats everyone thinking about Coraline?I Love Childrens MoviesI just saw a trailer for Coraline the other night and was pretty intrigued. I believe they said it was "hand drawn digital animation"--almost seems like a contradiction of terms but intriguing none-the-less. Anyone heard much about this or seen it? I'm hoping its not just another "visual masterpeice" with little or no substance beyond some snazzy animation.2/12/2009 1:27:02 PMI just saw a trailer for Coraline the other night and was pretty intrigued. I believe they said it was "hand drawn digital animation"--almost seems like a contradiction of terms but intriguing none-the-less. Anyone heard much about this or seen it? I'm hoping its not just another "visual masterpeice" with little or no substance beyond some snazzy animation. http://www.spout.com/groups/I_Love_Childrens_Movies/_Up/372/43037/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: "Up"
Group Name: I Love Childrens Movies
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 7/13/2009 9:31:10 PM
Body: Yes, I know this is rather belated (sorry for my extended absence from the boards--the KU J-school will do that to you), but I feel duty-bound to start a discussion of "Up," the latest slice of fried gold to be added to the Pixar canon. I thought this was a wonderfully whimsical, funny, and surprisingly poignant film. I don't know about you guys, but there were a couple of times where it got pretty dusty in the theater for me (read: tears running down my cheeks as I tried to keep from showing my emotion). What did you guys think? Favorite parts? I'm partial to the "cone of shame." Did anyone get to see this in 3D? My second-rate local 8-screen theater only showed it in regular 'ol 2D, so I didn't get the full effect. Let's discuss!
]]>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:31:10 GMT"Up"I Love Childrens MoviesYes, I know this is rather belated (sorry for my extended absence from the boards--the KU J-school will do that to you), but I feel duty-bound to start a discussion of "Up," the latest slice of fried gold to be added to the Pixar canon. I thought this was a wonderfully whimsical, funny, and surprisingly poignant film. I don't know about you guys, but there were a couple of times where it got pretty dusty in the theater for me (read: tears running down my cheeks as I tried to keep from showing my emotion). What did you guys think? Favorite parts? I'm partial to the "cone of shame." Did anyone get to see this in 3D? My second-rate local 8-screen theater only showed it in regular 'ol 2D, so I didn't get the full effect. Let's discuss!7/13/2009 9:31:10 PMYes, I know this is rather belated (sorry for my extended absence from the boards--the KU J-school will do that to you), but I feel duty-bound to start a discussion of "Up," the latest slice of fried gold to be added to the Pixar canon. I thought this was a wonderfully whimsical, funny, and surprisingly poignant film. I don't know about you guys, but there were a couple of times where it got pretty dusty in the theater for me (read: tears running down my cheeks as I tried to keep from showing my emotion). What did you guys think? Favorite parts? I'm partial to the "cone of shame." Did anyone get to see this in 3D? My second-rate local 8-screen theater only showed it in regular 'ol 2D, so I didn't get the full effect. Let's discuss! http://www.spout.com/groups/I_Love_Childrens_Movies/Scarred_for_life/372/39027/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Scarred for life...
Group Name: I Love Childrens Movies
Last Post By: glowbugg
Post Date: 1/1/2009 11:51:37 PM
Body: Everyone's had some moment during their childhood when they saw a movie that seriously screwed them up. I'm not talking about the time you accidentally saw something you weren't supposed to (like that regrettable time you watched Friday the 13th at that sleepover in fifth grade). I'm talking about actual family films that, for one reason or another, contained material that made a mark on your young, impressionable self. Think Bambi's mom, or Old Yeller. For me, the definitive "scarring" movie was Toy Story. Yup, the groundbreaking Pixar film about toys that came to life. I remember pretty vividly going to see this with my dad and some family friends when I was six, and my dad telling me the next day (upon noticing my attachment to a new doll I had) that perhaps my other toys were getting jealous that I was spending so much time with the new doll. Boom. Scarred. From that point on, I was unable to sleep with just one stuffed animal when I went to bed. I had to have ALL of them, to make sure they were each getting the same amount of attention. Even today, I have problems getting rid of things I no longer use, or putting old toys in storage because of the resulting sense of guilt. I mean really...WTF? Has anyone else had similar experiences? Were there any movies that profoundly messed you up during childhood? It's time to air out those long-held cinematic traumas!
]]>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:51:37 GMTScarred for life...I Love Childrens MoviesEveryone's had some moment during their childhood when they saw a movie that seriously screwed them up. I'm not talking about the time you accidentally saw something you weren't supposed to (like that regrettable time you watched Friday the 13th at that sleepover in fifth grade). I'm talking about actual family films that, for one reason or another, contained material that made a mark on your young, impressionable self. Think Bambi's mom, or Old Yeller. For me, the definitive "scarring" movie was Toy Story. Yup, the groundbreaking Pixar film about toys that came to life. I remember pretty vividly going to see this with my dad and some family friends when I was six, and my dad telling me the next day (upon noticing my attachment to a new doll I had) that perhaps my other toys were getting jealous that I was spending so much time with the new doll. Boom. Scarred. From that point on, I was unable to sleep with just one stuffed animal when I went to bed. I had to have ALL of them, to make sure they were each getting the same amount of attention. Even today, I have problems getting rid of things I no longer use, or putting old toys in storage because of the resulting sense of guilt. I mean really...WTF? Has anyone else had similar experiences? Were there any movies that profoundly messed you up during childhood? It's time to air out those long-held cinematic traumas!1/1/2009 11:51:37 PMEveryone's had some moment during their childhood when they saw a movie that seriously screwed them up. I'm not talking about the time you accidentally saw something you weren't supposed to (like that regrettable time you watched Friday the 13th at that sleepover in fifth grade). I'm talking about actual family films that, for one reason or another, contained material that made a mark on your young, impressionable self. Think Bambi's mom, or Old Yeller. For me, the definitive "scarring" movie was Toy Story. Yup, the groundbreaking Pixar film about toys that came to life. I remember pretty vividly going to see this with my dad and some family friends when I was six, and my dad telling me the next day (upon noticing my attachment to a new doll I had) that perhaps my other toys were getting jealous that I was spending so much time with the new doll. Boom. Scarred. From that point on, I was unable to sleep with just one stuffed animal when I went to bed. I had to have ALL of them, to make sure they were each getting the same amount of attention. Even today, I have problems getting rid of things I no longer use, or putting old toys in storage because of the resulting sense of guilt. I mean really...WTF? Has anyone else had similar experiences? Were there any movies that profoundly messed you up during childhood? It's time to air out those long-held cinematic traumas! http://www.spout.com/groups/I_Love_Childrens_Movies/The_Most_Wonderful_Time_of_the_Year/372/22872/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year...
Group Name: I Love Childrens Movies
Last Post By: csprague
Post Date: 12/16/2007 3:46:08 AM
Body: ... is Halloween. Everyone knows that. But coming in a close second(or maybe third, Thanksgiving has more pies) is Christmas. No offense to anyone in this group who isn't catholic/christian/baptist or what-have-you. To me Christmas is more traditional than religious, and even if you don't participate in any of the practices and traditions, that goodwill, multicolored, brightly lit houses and festive attitude are infectious. So what are your favorites from childhood, where you would spend this cold winter month huddled in a blanket in front of a warm, roaring television set? Owing to the group's name, we'll limit this to family/children's movies, which unfortunately leaves out Scrooged, Black Christmas, and possibly a Christmas Story.For me, I think it'd have to be The Year Without a Santa Claus. The Rankin/Bass specials all have their charm, and they could probably just be put up there as one great big 'favorite', but YWASC has long been my favorite. And I'll tell you why in two words: Heat Miser. And it's all because of that song. Sure, Cold Miser sang just about the exact same thing, changing only a few words, but he was a little too whiny for me. Plus I think the arrangement of the song fits better with Heat Miser's color scheme. Which is probably the weirdest thing I could say about this feature, but it always seemed to fit Heat Miser better than Cold Miser.But I digress...
]]>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:46:08 GMTThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year...I Love Childrens Movies... is Halloween. Everyone knows that. But coming in a close second(or maybe third, Thanksgiving has more pies) is Christmas. No offense to anyone in this group who isn't catholic/christian/baptist or what-have-you. To me Christmas is more traditional than religious, and even if you don't participate in any of the practices and traditions, that goodwill, multicolored, brightly lit houses and festive attitude are infectious. So what are your favorites from childhood, where you would spend this cold winter month huddled in a blanket in front of a warm, roaring television set? Owing to the group's name, we'll limit this to family/children's movies, which unfortunately leaves out Scrooged, Black Christmas, and possibly a Christmas Story.For me, I think it'd have to be The Year Without a Santa Claus. The Rankin/Bass specials all have their charm, and they could probably just be put up there as one great big 'favorite', but YWASC has long been my favorite. And I'll tell you why in two words: Heat Miser. And it's all because of that song. Sure, Cold Miser sang just about the exact same thing, changing only a few words, but he was a little too whiny for me. Plus I think the arrangement of the song fits better with Heat Miser's color scheme. Which is probably the weirdest thing I could say about this feature, but it always seemed to fit Heat Miser better than Cold Miser.But I digress... 12/16/2007 3:46:08 AM... is Halloween. Everyone knows that. But coming in a close second(or maybe third, Thanksgiving has more pies) is Christmas. No offense to anyone in this group who isn't catholic/christian/baptist or what-have-you. To me Christmas is more traditional than religious, and even if you don't participate in any of the practices and traditions, that goodwill, multicolored, brightly lit houses and festive attitude are infectious. So what are your favorites from childhood, where you would spend this cold winter month huddled in a blanket in front of a warm, roaring television set? Owing to the group's name, we'll limit this to family/children's movies, which unfortunately leaves out Scrooged, Black Christmas, and possibly a Christmas Story.For me, I think it'd have to be The Year Without a Santa Claus. The Rankin/Bass specials all have their charm, and they could probably just be put up there as one great big 'favorite', but YWASC has long been my favorite. And I'll tell you why in two words: Heat Miser. And it's all because of that song. Sure, Cold Miser sang just about the exact same thing, changing only a few words, but he was a little too whiny for me. Plus I think the arrangement of the song fits better with Heat Miser's color scheme. Which is probably the weirdest thing I could say about this feature, but it always seemed to fit Heat Miser better than Cold Miser.But I digress... http://www.spout.com/groups/I_Love_Childrens_Movies/Movies_we_loved_as_children/372/12796/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Movies we loved as children
Group Name: I Love Childrens Movies
Last Post By: indieabby88
Post Date: 7/1/2007 8:53:27 PM
Body: We all had to start somewhere, right? What were movies that you really liked when you were a kid? These could be movies you liked at the time, but hate now, or movies you've always loved. Doesn't matter.My top childhood favorites (In no particular order):1. The Secret Garden2. Fairy Tale3. James and the Giant Peach4. The Princess Bride5. Labyrinth6. Beauty and the Beast7. The Lion King8. Time Bandits9. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen10. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
]]>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:53:27 GMTMovies we loved as childrenI Love Childrens MoviesWe all had to start somewhere, right? What were movies that you really liked when you were a kid? These could be movies you liked at the time, but hate now, or movies you've always loved. Doesn't matter.My top childhood favorites (In no particular order):1. The Secret Garden2. Fairy Tale3. James and the Giant Peach4. The Princess Bride5. Labyrinth6. Beauty and the Beast7. The Lion King8. Time Bandits9. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen10. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure7/1/2007 8:53:27 PMWe all had to start somewhere, right? What were movies that you really liked when you were a kid? These could be movies you liked at the time, but hate now, or movies you've always loved. Doesn't matter.My top childhood favorites (In no particular order):1. The Secret Garden2. Fairy Tale3. James and the Giant Peach4. The Princess Bride5. Labyrinth6. Beauty and the Beast7. The Lion King8. Time Bandits9. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen10. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure http://www.spout.com/groups/I_Love_Childrens_Movies/Wall_e/372/31818/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Wall-e
Group Name: I Love Childrens Movies
Last Post By: seely
Post Date: 6/28/2008 12:51:33 AM
Body: I just got back from seeing "Wall-e," and I thought it was a great balance of thoughtful post-apocalyptic re-imagining, space adventure and cute kid's movie. About a year ago, I wrote in a post regarding "Ratatouille" in another group saying that I wasn't convinced by "Wall-e's" concept. It seemed a little far-fetched. By the time the actual full trailers came out, I had changed my mind a bit, and now that I've seen the movie, I'm a total convert. Any thoughts? Agreement? Disagreement? Let's get talking, people!
]]>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:51:33 GMTWall-eI Love Childrens MoviesI just got back from seeing "Wall-e," and I thought it was a great balance of thoughtful post-apocalyptic re-imagining, space adventure and cute kid's movie. About a year ago, I wrote in a post regarding "Ratatouille" in another group saying that I wasn't convinced by "Wall-e's" concept. It seemed a little far-fetched. By the time the actual full trailers came out, I had changed my mind a bit, and now that I've seen the movie, I'm a total convert. Any thoughts? Agreement? Disagreement? Let's get talking, people!6/28/2008 12:51:33 AMI just got back from seeing "Wall-e," and I thought it was a great balance of thoughtful post-apocalyptic re-imagining, space adventure and cute kid's movie. About a year ago, I wrote in a post regarding "Ratatouille" in another group saying that I wasn't convinced by "Wall-e's" concept. It seemed a little far-fetched. By the time the actual full trailers came out, I had changed my mind a bit, and now that I've seen the movie, I'm a total convert. Any thoughts? Agreement? Disagreement? Let's get talking, people! http://www.spout.com/groups/I_Love_Childrens_Movies/Introduce_Yourself/372/37939/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Introduce Yourself
Group Name: I Love Childrens Movies
Last Post By: rjsprague
Post Date: 12/4/2008 1:29:28 PM
Body: In case you spend a lot of time in this group and you would like to know who exactly you are sharing your love for Children's movies with, you can introduce yourself here. I will kick things off. I'm Christi. I love Children's movies and it's not because I recently had a baby, I am just that into kids stuff. I watch Sesame Street, Word World, and Super Why on PBS for my own enjoyment. In terms of kids movies, I love CG animated films (Gooooo Pixar!). Also, the older the movie the better in my opinion. I am into old timey disney (Wonderful World of Disney stuff) which we used to tape (don't tell) off of ABC every week. We were terrible little pirates. Anyway, that's my spiel.
]]>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:29:28 GMTIntroduce YourselfI Love Childrens MoviesIn case you spend a lot of time in this group and you would like to know who exactly you are sharing your love for Children's movies with, you can introduce yourself here. I will kick things off. I'm Christi. I love Children's movies and it's not because I recently had a baby, I am just that into kids stuff. I watch Sesame Street, Word World, and Super Why on PBS for my own enjoyment. In terms of kids movies, I love CG animated films (Gooooo Pixar!). Also, the older the movie the better in my opinion. I am into old timey disney (Wonderful World of Disney stuff) which we used to tape (don't tell) off of ABC every week. We were terrible little pirates. Anyway, that's my spiel. 12/4/2008 1:29:28 PMIn case you spend a lot of time in this group and you would like to know who exactly you are sharing your love for Children's movies with, you can introduce yourself here. I will kick things off. I'm Christi. I love Children's movies and it's not because I recently had a baby, I am just that into kids stuff. I watch Sesame Street, Word World, and Super Why on PBS for my own enjoyment. In terms of kids movies, I love CG animated films (Gooooo Pixar!). Also, the older the movie the better in my opinion. I am into old timey disney (Wonderful World of Disney stuff) which we used to tape (don't tell) off of ABC every week. We were terrible little pirates. Anyway, that's my spiel. http://www.spout.com/groups/I_Love_Childrens_Movies/The_year_s_best/372/37676/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: The year's best
Group Name: I Love Childrens Movies
Last Post By: csprague
Post Date: 11/26/2008 11:39:37 AM
Body: Hey, guys! Well, it's nearing the end of the year, and it's getting to the time when everyone is coming out with their "best of" lists. It seems like this year has been pretty good to the younger set (and their parents). I started a list for the best kids's movies of '08, so anyone who wants to put in their two cents, feel free to. We can also discuss your picks here.
]]>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:39:37 GMTThe year's bestI Love Childrens MoviesHey, guys! Well, it's nearing the end of the year, and it's getting to the time when everyone is coming out with their "best of" lists. It seems like this year has been pretty good to the younger set (and their parents). I started a list for the best kids's movies of '08, so anyone who wants to put in their two cents, feel free to. We can also discuss your picks here.11/26/2008 11:39:37 AMHey, guys! Well, it's nearing the end of the year, and it's getting to the time when everyone is coming out with their "best of" lists. It seems like this year has been pretty good to the younger set (and their parents). I started a list for the best kids's movies of '08, so anyone who wants to put in their two cents, feel free to. We can also discuss your picks here.