The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on October 13, 2017

Seven credited writers on Sleeping Beauty and none of them could figure out any dialogue to give the prince. Though, notwithstanding some cute banter between the three fairies, there’s not much good dialogue in Sleeping Beauty anyway. Villain Maleficent doesn’t even get any. Eleanor Audley’s great   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on April 17, 2017

When originally released in 1959, Sleeping Beauty was a major critical and financial disappointment for Walt Disney. The film cost a then-hefty $6 million and failed to break even on its original release in the U.S. Critics were unkind, too, calling it ponderous and lacking in memorable characters.   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on April 17, 2017

When originally released in 1959, Sleeping Beauty was a major critical and financial disappointment for Walt Disney. The film cost a then-hefty $6 million and failed to break even on its original release in the U.S. Critics were unkind, too, calling it ponderous and lacking in memorable characters.   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on November 26, 2016

Sleeping Beauty Directed by Clyde Geronimi Written by Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Winston Hibler et al from the story by Charles Perrault 1959/USA Walt Disney Productions Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Chorus: [singing] For true love conquers all! This might have been the first Disney cartoon I sa   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on June 17, 2016

In 1959, after nearly ten years in production and Disneyland’s castle named in its honor, Disney’s Sleeping Beauty was finally released.  It was the first film animated in 70mm and a true feat of artistic achievement.  To this day, many consider it to be the visual high point of animation...   read more

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on November 4, 2015

I'm very excited to present my first post for Movie Movie Blog Blog's "One of My All-Time Favorite Cartoons" Blogathon, a dream for a girl who watches cartoons every day. I'm a hardcore Disney fan -- I've kind of lived and breathed it every day for the past 21 years...   read more

Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on June 23, 2013

There’s a reason why long dresses with trains have lost favor with the general public. Lupino Lane has done it again!   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on January 26, 2013

Sleeping Beauty marks the end of an era in Disney history.  Not only was it the last Disney animated movie to have its animation cels hand-inked, Princess Aurora is the last Disney Princess till The Little Mermaid in 1989!  We’re headed into a string of talking animals (give or take...   read more

True Classics Posted by Nikki G on January 8, 2011

Sleeping Beauty is the final member of the triumvirate that are my favorite Disney films. To me, this is one of the most beautifully crafted films in the Disney canon and of course, has some the most memorable characters and quotes ever. When it was released in 1959, it was...   read more