And things you (okay, I) never knew...

[darcydodo]

... such as that the tune for "Once Upon a Dream" from Disney's Sleeping Beauty actually comes from Tchaikovsky's ballet of the same name. (Incidentally, does anyone else agree that this is one seriously undeservedly underwatched Disney film? I place it squarely in the ranks of the old good films, like Snow White and Bambi. Cinderella was probably the first of the not-good-ones in my estimation.)

Ooh, I could start a poll to that effect! But then I'd have to go figure out how to do a poll. :)

Comments

[dizzyditz.livejournal.com]

As a matter of fact, I did know that, but only because I know Disney films like the palm o' me hand, voman! I used to sing that song to my dad over the phone because he lived so far away. Ahh memories. ;-)

[darcydodo]

Aww. (BTW, I understand it's your fault that girlwithjournal didn't manage to read the story I sent her. For shame. *grin*)

[schlafmanko.livejournal.com]

Definitely! Sleeping Beauty and Robin Hood were always my favorites, though I also liked Aladdin from the later movies. I was never much a fan of Bambi or Snow White, though.

[whiskeypants.livejournal.com]

well, maleficent is absolutely the best disney villain ever.
but robin hood was always my favorite. movie, not villain. er...

the emperor's new groove is seriously underrated, except among medieval grads.

[chele74.livejournal.com]

I agree, Sleeping Beauty is one of the good ones...though every time I hear a reference to things "going back into the Disney vault", it reminds me why I don't go to see Disney animated flicks anymore. Money-grubbing, evil people...