Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1970)

Title: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Rating: TV-G
Run Time: 48 minutes
Release Date: December 14, 1970
Genre(s): Animation, Musical, Fantasy, Short Film
Production Co.: Rankin/Bass Productions
Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Starring: Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn


Who would I recommend this to?
Christmas people.

What is this about?
An orphan becomes the greatest criminal of all time.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Christmas.

Where does it take place?
Sombertown.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It was Christmas Eve and I hadn't seen this in a while.

How did I like this?!
I always adored this one! Not as much as Rudolph, but who could ever forget Bergermeister Meisterberger?! The songs are top notch too.

Have you seen Santa Claus is Coming to Town? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Grease (1978)

Title: Grease
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Release Date: June 16, 1978
Genre(s): Romance, Musical
Production Co.: Paramount Pictures
Director: Randal Kleiser
Starring: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of musicals.

What is this about?
An opposites-attract romance and other relational difficulties

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you want a good singalong.

Where does it take place?
Rydell High School.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I cannot remember the first time I saw this movie, but I've always been fond of musicals.

How did I like this?
I adore this movie. It's delightfully cheesy. Yes, it's super dated and some of the content is questionable by today's standards, but it still holds up really well. The songs are super catchy and the fashion is amazing.

The only thing I don't like about it, and never have, was how Sandy had to be the one to change for Danny. Sure, he put in some effort, but threw it all out when he saw the new Sandy. Do NOT change yourself for a man, even if you do wind up looking super hot and getting a fun duet!

Have you seen Grease? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Halloween is Grinch Night (1977)

Title: Halloween is Grinch Night
Rating: G
Run Time: 25 minutes
Release Date: October 29, 1977
Genre(s): Animation, Fantasy, Musical
Production Co.: Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Director: Gerard Baldwin
Starring: Hans Conried, Hal Smith, Gary Shapiro


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who are curious about obscure holiday animation.

What is this about?
A young Who gets lost on Grinch Night and comes face-to-face with the What himself.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Spooky Season.

Where does it take place?
Whoville.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I saw it on a list of Halloween movies for scaredy cats.

How did I like this?
I am disturbed. What did I just watch?! I don't even know...

Max's song is so depressing. This whole thing was dark...

Have you seen Halloween is Grinch Night? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

Title: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Release Date: August 31, 1975
Genre(s): Comedy, Sci-Fi, Musical
Production Co.: Twentieth Century Fox
Director: Jim Sharmin
Starring: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick


Who would I recommend this to?
Everyone should experience this at least once.

What is this about?
A young couple end up at a mansion full of antici.....pation.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Anytime is a good time to time warp.

Where does it take place?
The Frankenfurter mansion.

Why did I decide to watch this?
My friend showed it to me at 16 and changed my life.

How did I like this?
I love this movie. It's sooo fun, the songs are catchy, Tim Curry is a gift, and nothing else is like it. It's bizarre in the best possibly way. I don't love ever musical number, but it's definitely in my top musicals.

Have you seen The Rocky Horror Picture Show? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

The Rescuers (1977)

Title: The Rescuers
Rating: G
Run Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
Release Date: June 22, 1977
Genre(s): Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Production Co.: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman
Starring: Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, Geraldine Page


Who would I recommend this to?
Umm...people who already like it.

What is this about?
Two mice rescue a little girl who was kidnapped by treasure hunters.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Uhh...now?

Where does it take place?
Devil's Bayou.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I know I saw this as a kid, but I have zero memories of it other than it existing and the diamond, which I didn't remember until I saw it.

How did I like this?
For a movie about pirate treasure and kidnapping, it's not very exciting. I'm sure I was bored by this as a kid, like I am now. It's a good idea, but didn't really work out.

Have you seen The Rescuers? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)

Title: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Rating: G
Run Time: 1 hour 14 minutes
Release Date: March 11, 1977
Genre(s): Animation, Fantasy
Production Co.: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman
Starring: Sebastian Cabot, Junius Matthews, Barbara Luddy


Who would I recommend this to?
Pooh fans and little kids.

What is this about?
Pooh Bear getting himself into sticky situations.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever.

Where does it take place?
The Hundred Acre Wood.

Why did I decide to watch this?
As a kid, because duh. Now, because I felt like it.

How did I like this?
It's cute, and I didn't realize that the Disney World ride was based on the second story!

The only thing that I remembered from this was the Hephalumps and Woozles.

Have you seen The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Robin Hood (1973)

Title: Robin Hood
Rating: G
Run Time: 1 hour 23 minutes
Release Date: November 8, 1973
Genre(s): Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Musical
Production Co.: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Wolfgang Reitherman, David Hand
Starring: Brian Bedford, Phil Harris, Roger Miller


Who would I recommend this to?
Everybody.

What is this about?
He steals from the rich and gives to the poor!

When would be a good time to watch this?
When you want some fun.

Where does it take place?
Nottingham.

Why did I decide to watch this?
As a kid, because Disney. It's one of my favorites.

How did I like this?
Of the classics, this is my #1. I watched it sooo much as a kid and still love it now. Prince John cracks me up.

Anyone else have a crush on Robin and Marian? Don't be shy.

Have you seen Robin Hood? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

The Aristocats (1970)

Title: The Aristocats
Rating: G
Run Time: I hour 18 minutes
Release Date: December 24, 1970
Genre(s): Animation, Fantasy, Musical
Production Co.: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Starring: Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Sterling Holloway


Who would I recommend this to?
Everyone with a heart.

What is this about?
A butler tries to get rid of his employer's cats when he learns she's living her fortune to them instead of him.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you need some fun.

Where does it take place?
Paris, 1910.

Why did I decide to watch this?
As a kid, because Disney animals. Now, because it's one my favorites.

How did I like this?
I love this movie and always have. I'm not even a cat person. I just adore Marie and Thomas O'Malley.

And it's a dream of mine to work for a filthy rich woman and inherit her pets and fortune to take care of said pets.

Have you seen The Aristocats? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?