Freddy's Cine It

Plot Summary: Since childhood, Robinson Crusoe dreamed of becoming a sailor. After achieving his dream, misfortune strikes, and his ship is wrecked. As the sole survivor, he finds refuge on a deserted island, where he spends several years learning to survive. Director: Jacques Colombat Producers: Bat Productions, Belstar Productions, Films A2 Screenplay: Jean-Pierre Burgart, Jacques Colombat, based on the novel by Daniel Defoe Starring: Jacques François as Robinson Crusoe (voice) Rolando Faria as Friday (voice) Julien Guiomar as Louis Antoine de Bougainville (voice) Gérard Hernandez as Dodo the bird (voice)   ***SPOILER ALERT*** A French Adventure Through Time Continuing our journey through animated gems from 1991, this time we venture to France with Robinson et Compagnie, a French adaptation of the classic Robinson Crusoe. Let me start with a fair w...

Plot Summary: Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast's exterior to recognize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within. A magical love story unfolds, filled with adventure, self-discovery, and courage. Directors: Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise Producers: Don Hahn Screenplay: Linda Woolverton, based on the French fairy tale by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont Starring: Paige O'Hara as Belle Robby Benson as Beast Richard White as Gaston Jerry Orbach as Lumière David Ogden Stiers as Cogsworth Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Potts Jesse Corti as LeFou   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Family Face-Off: Beauty & Beast vs. Princess & Goblin We continue our weekend movie marathon at home with...

Plot Summary: Princess Irene lives a peaceful life in her castle, but her kingdom is threatened by goblins living underground who plot to overthrow the realm. With the help of a brave young miner named Curdie and her magical great-great-grandmother, Irene must stop the goblins' plan and save her kingdom. Together, they embark on a whimsical adventure full of bravery, magic, and self-discovery. Director: József Gémes Producer: PannóniaFilm and Welsh Television Screenplay: Based on the novel by George MacDonald Starring: Claire Bloom as Great-Great-Grandmother Joss Ackland as King Papa Sally Ann Marsh as Princess Irene Peter Murray as Curdie Roy Kinnear as Goblin King Mollie Sugden as Goblin Queen   ***SPOILER ALERT*** A Nostalgic Dive: Revisiting some 90s Kids' Cult Classic Today was family movie night, and I decided to reach dee...

Plot Summary: A neurotic patient, Bob Wiley, follows his psychotherapist, Dr. Leo Marvin, on vacation, turning the doctor’s idyllic retreat into comedic chaos. As Dr. Marvin tries to maintain his composure, Bob ingratiates himself with the doctor’s family, leading to hilarious and escalating tensions. Director: Frank Oz Producers: Laura Ziskin Screenplay: Tom Schulman Starring: Bill Murray as Bob Wiley Richard Dreyfuss as Dr. Leo Marvin Julie Hagerty as Fay Marvin Charlie Korsmo as Siggy Marvin Kathryn Erbe as Anna Marvin   ***SPOILER ALERT*** The Patient-Doctor Dynamic: A Perfect Comedy Duo In What About Bob?, we get a patient-doctor relationship turned upside down, starring Bill Murray as the clingy, neurotic Bob Wiley and Richard Dreyfuss as the increasingly unhinged Dr. Leo Marvin. Their dynamic is comedic gold. At first, the humor felt a lit...