The Pixar conquest of Disney—the ongoing effort by the new recruits from Pixar to change the Mouse House’s shallow culture of self-indulgence and self-esteem with something much more morally serious—has been an uneven battle up to now. But Frozen is an unqualified … Continue reading →
Dr. J. typically walks in lock step with GorT on most issues, especially the mocking of self-important left wing celebrities who support causes that either offend the sensibilities of (e.g. Planned Parenthood), or by effect keep the regular folk down … Continue reading →
You might remember a few days ago that our beloved Castle archivist Marie found a whole box of old photos, and the Czar elected to scan a few of them and put them out here for you. As you know, … Continue reading →
Ask any of the character actors, and they will assure you the best part of their jobs is the constant physical harrassment from visitors. As we race into the summer months, many of you and presumably your parents will be … Continue reading →
The sun still rises in the east… Well, if we’re all going to be hostages of the welfare state, much like in ancient Rome, we can enjoy the bread and circuses. A hot topic that has yet to be posted upon … Continue reading →
The Lil Resident is a fan of the 10th doctor and several of the Disney Princesses (particularly Belle, as she’s neither a trustafarian nor an uneducated lout). So this mashup was something that Dr. J. thought his little Sith Princess … Continue reading →
Your most inscrutable Mandarin is on a wonderful vacation with his family at Walt Disney World. Your Mandarin is really enjoying this vacation. Whether it’s adding a little more realism to the Haunted Mansion, offering park staff suggestions on improving … Continue reading →
“There is a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day,” The Carousel of Progress, Walt Disney World. About 22 years ago, (to the month, in fact), Dr. J. awoke in a cold sweat at about 3 … Continue reading →
Did anyone else here see Wall*E, the movie? I went along with the kids and aside from some nice animation was rather unenthralled by it. However, one of the main themes in the movie is how humans become reliant upon … Continue reading →
While your Mandarin and his son were watching a Phineas and Ferb marathon we were constantly being bombarded with commercials for Disney’s new environmental project called Friends for Change: Project Green. On the face of it, it is an effort … Continue reading →
