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Forgotten Childhood: iThree Amigos!

This past weekend bore witness to arguably the most impressive gathering of comedy greats that have ever been assembled in one venue. These greats were brought together to celebrate the 40th year of the sketch-based American institution known as Saturday Night Live. Over the course of this anniversary evening, We were treated to a host […]

Forgotten Childhood – Rainbow (1995)

Initial Release (1996) Rainbow graced us with its presence in the year 1995. It was the sophomore directorial effort for noted actor Bob Hoskins. It also happened to star Hoskins as an eccentric magician. As you might have guessed the film involves a Rainbow. And this Rainbow plays a very important role in the world in which […]

Forgotten Christmas – The Muppet Christmas Carol

Initial Release (1992) Being the first film released with the Muppets without Jim Henson or Richard Hunt, Muppet Christmas Carol had quite the reputation to live up. Directed and produced by Richard Henson, The Muppet Christmas Carol was the fourth Muppets film released, in-between Muppets Take Manhattan and Muppet Treasure Island. Released on December 11th […]

Forgotten Childhood – Gargoyles

Initial Release (1994 -1996) During the 90’s, there was a surge in animated tv series’ that seen a rise in darker tones, more complex story matter and more distinctive and flamboyant characters and ideas. Many remember fondly the days of Batman: The Animated Series, Animaniacs, Earthworm Jim and Ren & Stimpy, amongst many others, each […]

Forgotten Childhood – The X-Files

Is there a human being alive who doesn’t get slightly unnerved by The X-Files theme song? It’s one of the most spine-chilling of all television themes, and sets the tone perfectly for what the show contains. Started in the early 90’s, the Chris Carter created X-Files sought to finally crack the formula for creating an […]

Forgotten Childhood – The Borrowers (1997)

THE INITIAL RELEASE (1997) Mary Norton’s children’s book has been through any number of permutations (the 2011 BBC TV movie being the most recent). This version was well received at the time and nominated for Best British Film at the BAFTAs. Although the BAFTA was awarded to Nil by Mouth (Gary Oldman’s writer-director debut), the film […]

Forgotten Childhood – Hocus Pocus

Time to get a bit “Halloween-y” on the Arcade, as Hocus Pocus puts a spell on us! THE INITIAL RELEASE (1993) Released in 1993 Hocus Pocus, is a Halloween-themed fantasy/comedy film and the staple of many a child’s Halloween watching back then. Directed by Kenny Ortega (High School Musical, Dirty Dancing), Hocus Pocus tells the […]
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