Released in theaters during the summer of 1996, Matilda was aimed squarely at the 8 to12 crowd. However, since it was based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name, it comes as no surprise that the film is…
Created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera in 1940, Tom & Jerry have remained one of the most popular cartoon duos for over seventy years. Given their proven fan base and the lucrative home video market, I would have expected…
For anyone who only knows Steve Martin from movies like Cheaper by the Dozen, Pink Panther 2 and Bringing Down the House, it’s probably hard to believe that he once ruled the world of standup comedy. By the late 1970’s…
The Smurfs debuted on North American television as a Saturday morning cartoon in 1981. Created by Peyo, the Smurfs, a population of adorable blue creatures who were named according to their occupations or personalities, with Papa Smurf their wise leader….
Tim Burton’s feature film directorial debut, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure features the title character, created and portrayed by Paul Reubens Initially developed as a stage act, Pee-Wee’s popularity quickly led to an HBO special in 1981. As the stage performance gained…