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I’ve Never Kipled

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Nathan

Kipling: A Selection of His Stories and Poems, Volume 1, edited by John Beecroft – I picked this book up at a church book sale back in college, and had it sitting around on various shelves before starting to read … Continue reading →

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Uh-Oh, There’s That Bear Again

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Nathan

One subject I’d been meaning to address for a while but had forgotten about was Jambavan, the King of the Bears in Hindu mythology, who made a significant appearance in Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality. At least, he’s … Continue reading →

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Pig in a Plane

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Nathan

SPOILERS for all three movies covered here. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls – I’ve actually now seen this twice, and didn’t get that much out of it either time. It’s pretty good aesthetically, though, with the outfits and the … Continue reading →

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All in the Disney Afternoon

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Nathan

One thing the Internet is good for is finding information on cartoons you haven’t watched in years. Back in 1994, when the Disney Afternoon was a thing, Disney Adventures magazine did an ongoing story that incorporated all of the shows … Continue reading →

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When Bears Fly

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Nathan

Since I watched The Jungle Book recently, that got me thinking about how weird the concept for TaleSpin was. It’s like, “Hey, remember that bear who sang about picking paw-paws and eating ants? Now he’s a pilot!” I seem to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Pick the Prickly Pear by the Paw

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Nathan

The Jungle Book, released in 1967, was the last Disney animated film made during Walt Disney’s lifetime. I have to say that the main draw of this movie for me might be the songs. I remember having a cassette of … Continue reading →

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