Happy Birthday, Alan Menken!
I grew up listening to two piano men in my house. One was the lyrical genius Billy Joel and the other composed songs that played in the background of every Ken and Barbie wedding I had, every time I...
View ArticleFirst Journey into the Movies
Estelle: Now that I’m sitting down to write about the first Disney animated movie experience in theaters, I’m not quite sure if I actually remember being in the movie theater or I’ve heard the story so...
View ArticleAbu: The Silly, Solid Sidekick
Think about your favorite animated Disney film and what it would have been like if the starring roles (normally a prince and princess) were filled with different kinds of people. Whether its looks,...
View ArticleLove Meter: Aladdin and Jasmine
Note from Estelle: Last year, I had the pleasure of hosting some lovely writers around the web in my first ever Valentine’s Day series. Honestly, I’m not much a fan of this particular holiday but we...
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