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Robin Hood (1973)
over looked
This film was my first movie as a kid. My dad is a history teacher and he wanted me and my sister to know the story I guess. It's full of witty humor , action , music, and romance (Pretty much any type of film rolled into one). At the time the movie was released there were other films out (The Jungle Book , The Aristocats) so most people don't really think it was a Disney cartoon .
As a young adult watching it, I find memories flying back to me. The highlight song of the film is the "Phony King Of England". It's bouncy , catchy and I still find myself singing or humming along. The highlight scene is definitely the big fight at the end. There is one scare but in true Disney fashion the bad guys faces the consequences and the hero and his lady love are married.But it's one film that I certainly enjoy even now and will be thrilled to have my children watch it too someday.
The Muppet Movie (1979)
Classic that stands the changing times
The Muppet movie is an instant classic. I remember the opening scene with the bird's eye view of the swamp and Kermit starting into (in my opinion) the most loved song in the history of songs. At this point my mom would always sing along with Kermit.
Watching this title as a young adult it makes me smile. I can still sing along to my heart's desire. Like many Muppet films there are in jokes for adults that are( In my opinion) still funny today. My favorite line of all time is actually from this film, it's the last line spoken by my green, goggle eyed hero Kermit "Life's like a movie , Write your own ending". That's what I intend to do! Thank you Jim Henson.
Muppet Babies (1984)
AH Memories!
I loved this show as a little kid! The characters were just what Jim Henson created, they used their imaginations to have fun. My favorite Muppets have been and will always be Gonzo and Rowlf! I remember the cassette tape that they made and the songs encouraging kids to do what they want with their lives and I think that's great! My only problem was you never saw Nanny's face! That scared the dickens out of me! Now watching them as an adult, I love the hidden jokes for parents, and the allusions to classic movies like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and The Wizard of Oz. I can't wait to be a parent so I can introduce my children to shows like this that, (Pardon the cliché) make learning fun! My mother let us watch it to teach us tolerance, the use of imagination,take care of the earth, and looks can be deceiving. Shows like The Muppet Babies, THe Gummi Bears, Garfield and friends, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Talespin made Saturday mornings great and growing up a lot more fun.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)
Favorite growing up
These Turtles were my heores growing up. Fou such polar opposite characters come together to get a job done.
LEONARDO- The leader, the one in charge DONATELLO- The least violent scientist RAPHAEL- The sarcastic"Mouthy" one (MY personal favorite:)) MICHAELANGELO- The "Party dude" the lade back one The teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seem like a pretty far fetched idea but pretty much formed the era. My sister and I grew up loving the Turtles When I'm old and grey and sitting in my rocker with my grandkids around me they'll ask "Grandme what did you watch when you were young?" and I'll smile and say "The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles of course!"If anyone ever has the chance to see the show they should because it CLEARLY can stand the test of time!