What We’re Watching on Lockdown: The Rescuers (1977)

The screenwriter Joe Eszterhas claims he once sold a screenplay for a film with the pitch: “It’s Jaws, with paws!”. We like to imagine a similar pitch took place at Walt Disney studios viz: “It’s the UN, with mice!”. This pretty much sums up the premise of 1977’s The Rescuers, a tale of two mice… Read More What We’re Watching on Lockdown: The Rescuers (1977)

Disney remakes: the good, the bad, and the missed opportunities

Another day, another Disney live-action remake. You can’t seem to move for them nowadays. Already this year we’ve had Dumbo and Aladdin, and we’re just weeks away from Jon Favreau’s much hyped Lion King (which is not technically live action – wildlife campaigners would probably have a field day if someone tried to make a… Read More Disney remakes: the good, the bad, and the missed opportunities