So the book was published 2007 so certain films aren't dealt with because they were not released yet (i.e. Frozen and the Princess and the Frog).
The bSo the book was published 2007 so certain films aren't dealt with because they were not released yet (i.e. Frozen and the Princess and the Frog).
The book is also very general. I can understand the reason for including the background. It does lay somewhat of a groundwork for how the studio's view of women was important and had more of an impact. That said, there really isn't any deep or meaningful criticism. In fact, if you are an adult, you pretty much know what Davis says. It's not bad, but it's surface. Additionally, I have to wonder about the "reading" of Mulan because the story choices there are in part an aspect of the original poem and point (for a really good discussion of that read Women Warriors: An Unexpected History). Also how can you mention Disney's Beauty and the Beast and not mention Robin McKinley is a weird choice....more
It's cute. Not much of a story in the introduction, but the art is good.It's cute. Not much of a story in the introduction, but the art is good....more
This actually makes the romance between the Prince and Snow White make more sense. It also examines her relationship with her step-sister. Much betterThis actually makes the romance between the Prince and Snow White make more sense. It also examines her relationship with her step-sister. Much better than the movie....more
The creative team behind this comic does try to give Ariel more agency(?) - something - than the movie. But she also comes across as far more spoiled The creative team behind this comic does try to give Ariel more agency(?) - something - than the movie. But she also comes across as far more spoiled than in the movie....more
It seems to be setting up another friendship for Anna, at least. Though Anna's eyes at times look very strange. It didn't really grab me.It seems to be setting up another friendship for Anna, at least. Though Anna's eyes at times look very strange. It didn't really grab me....more
This is a lead up to the second Frozen movie. I really like not only the interaction between Anna and Elsa but also the Chamberlain. If you like FrozeThis is a lead up to the second Frozen movie. I really like not only the interaction between Anna and Elsa but also the Chamberlain. If you like Frozen, this is worth reading....more
I have to give Smitham credit, she included all the princesses, even Raya. The recipes also match the various cultures/places of each princess. For inI have to give Smitham credit, she included all the princesses, even Raya. The recipes also match the various cultures/places of each princess. For instance, Raya, Moana, and Mulan do not get some Western plate. Their recipes might be fusion but at least there is an acknowledgement that Moana's recipes are going to be different from Snow White's....more
The recipes aren't bad. It's just not all the recipes match with the theme.
The adult drinks don't quite fit (why brandy centered?). There is some 1.5
The recipes aren't bad. It's just not all the recipes match with the theme.
The adult drinks don't quite fit (why brandy centered?). There is some attempt to include Scandinavian food, but nothing from Denmark, which considering Frozen's source material is a little strange. And some of the recipes don't fully explain what some of the food actually is (or even if say, you can't get ligonberries what might make a good substitution). ...more
The Hollywood Studios section is a little out of date as it does not include the Star War section and the Great Movie Ride has closed. (not out of datThe Hollywood Studios section is a little out of date as it does not include the Star War section and the Great Movie Ride has closed. (not out of date in terms of when the book was first published). That said, there is are some nice educational ideas in this kindle book as well as related readings. I do wonder why the famous horses mentioned are all fictional though....more
If you and/or your (grand) child(ren), like Zootopia this is worth checking out. It features the characters when they were younger. But the stories arIf you and/or your (grand) child(ren), like Zootopia this is worth checking out. It features the characters when they were younger. But the stories are good ones about friendship and working together without being heavy handed....more
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