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Into the Labyrinth – Roderick Townley

What if characters in books were real people, acting out their lines like performers on a stage? Look at the novel you set down to surf the Web. What if the characters in that novel are sitting down and taking a breather, chatting amongst themselves, and will spring back into action when you pick the book up again? That is the premise of “Into the Labyrinth” by Roderick Townley. Princess Sylvie is the heroine of a fairy tale adventure called “The Great Good Thing,” which has been out of print for years. She and all of her fellow characters have … Continue reading →

Labyrinth (1985)

“Labyrinth” is one of those movies that has stuck with me ever since I saw it (probably back in 1985) and I’ve watched it many times over the years. It opens with 15 year old Sara, who’s been charged with babysitting her baby brother, Toby while her step-mother and father go out to dinner. She’s not happy about it, mostly due to jealousy and unhappiness that her father has remarried. She’d also rather spend time in her imagination rather than face any responsibility. When Toby starts getting fussy, Sarah starts telling him a story: “Once upon a time… there was … Continue reading →

The Last Unicorn (1982)

Rating: G This movie is based on a book by Peter S. Beagle, who also did the screenplay. I’ve read the book and after just seeing the movie this afternoon, I’m going to recommend that you read the book and not worry about the film at all. That’s unfortunate, because I was really looking forward to it. The premise is this: a unicorn, living alone in the woods, overhears someone say that she is the last unicorn left in existence. Wanting to know if this is true, she asks a butterfly, who tells her that years ago, all the unicorns … Continue reading →

The Indian in the Cupboard

I was pretty excited to watch this film. The premise sounded interesting – a boy gets a cupboard as a birthday gift, and finds that whenever he puts a toy in it, that toy comes to life. Sounds pretty cute and innocent, right? Oh, I was so wrong. In the first place, the movie took forever to get going, and actually was pretty slow all the way through. That was one strike against it. But it continued disappointing me from there. At one point, the boy, named Omri, brought an old Indian toy to life, and he was so afraid … Continue reading →

The Neverending Story (1984)

You have not seen a children’s fantasy film until you have seen “The Neverending Story.” And, after you’ve seen it, you’ll agree right along with me that all the other films pale in comparison and should probably just go home. Bastian’s mother has been dead for a while, and he has buried his sorrows in the reading of fantasy books. His father (Gerald McRaney) is deeply concerned about his son, but doesn’t know how to express it, and so he tells him to keep his feet on the ground, anxious for Bastian to move forward with his life. Bastian (Barret … Continue reading →

The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

“The Great Muppet Caper” is simply one of the best films of our, or any other, generation. It’s a parody of every other movie ever made, and it’s simply hilarious. Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear are twin brothers (trust me on this) who get a job working for the newspaper. Along with their photographer, Gonzo, they are in search of a big story, one that will give them a lifelong career in the journalism business. They decide to go to London to interview the famous clothing designer Lady Holiday (Diana Rigg.) Her new collection is scheduled to come out … Continue reading →