Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
Going back to its early days with Bambi, Disney films have focused on conservation and showing a love of nature. A prominent example is the 14 True-Life Adventure films released from 1948 to 1960. The series began with Seal Island and included seven shorts before evolving into feature films with The Living Desert in 1953.… Read more...
When I spoke with Christian Moran about Walt Disney’s True-Life Adventures on The Tomorrow Society Podcast, I mentioned my lack of experience with that film series. There are a few exceptions, however. Back in 2015, I wrote about The Vanishing Prairie on my film blog when it aired as part of TCM’s “Treasures from the Disney Vault” special.… Read more...
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Walt Disney’s reputation comes from Disneyland, Mickey Mouse, and animated features, but his story includes much more. There’s a reason it is so challenging for biographers to chronicle his life.… Read more...