Oo-de-Lally: 10 Favorite Disney Films (animated)

Robin Hood So no one else likes this one apparently? 52% on Rotten Tomatoes? Well, it's still my favorite, as proven by watching it recently on Netflix with immeasurable glee. Further, I swore I saw Robin Hood -- and a slew of other Disney classics -- in theaters as a kid, even though many of them were … Continue reading Oo-de-Lally: 10 Favorite Disney Films (animated)

Top Five Bowie Touchpoints for Gen-Xers

David Bowie's career spanned six decades, and as such, fans of varying ages have different memories. For those of us who suffered diligently through the eighties and nineties, these five cultural touchpoints might ring a bell. Leave your own recollections in the comments... 5. Bowie and Bing, 1977 This rendition of Little Drummer Boy, originally … Continue reading Top Five Bowie Touchpoints for Gen-Xers

The Cosby Effect: Bastardizing my Childhood and Fouling up the Future

I wasn't going to throw my hat into this ring, but the Bill Cosby cluster currently in the news is messing with my nostalgic head. I'm 37 years old ... I mention that because, as a young Gen Xer, I was a spectator during what were arguably Cosby's most active years. We played Picture Pages … Continue reading The Cosby Effect: Bastardizing my Childhood and Fouling up the Future