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Dot and the Bunny (1983)
Excellent Introduction to Australian Fauna
I don't understand why so many people have missed the point of this charming little film (my personal favorite in the series almost as long-sequeled as the "Land Before Time" series) First and foremost, this is a Yoram Gross film. While the animation was at often times quite poor by critical standards, its message (in my opinion) more than made up for it.
We must remember that this is a children's film. I didn't actually understand the meaning of the film until I was about 9 or 10, but the meaning was imprinted on my life even before then.
This is essentially a lesson on Australia's native fauna...with he exception of one feral Funny-Bunny.
It is also a lesson in life, how to respect ALL creatures for what they are and acknowledging their right to live.
It even has a clever nod to Gross' Jewish heritage, if you choose to see that.
For what it is worth, I found this film to be exceptional- all ebcause of its educational factor. Kids don't really care what the quality of the film they watch is, I don;t recall comparing it to Disney films.
Indeed, I learnt far more from this (and Gross' other films) than any Disney film. For Disney tought us to love ourselves, Gross taught us to love others.
and the added bonus of learning poetry (through the songs- all poems by an Australian poet- I think it was Banjo...but it might have been Henry lawson) I LOVE this film, always will, and I have it on tape to show my own children. I was mroe educated by this film than in school.
Hilltop Hospital (1999)
Excellent!
I was just so impressed with the way this show dealt with Chemotherapy. They stressed its importance without it being a terribly frightening issue.
This show is excellent on all levels, and it doesn't underestimate the mind of the pre-schooler, either. Instead it creates wonderful drama with a run-time (10 minutes an episode) that doesn't bore youngsters...or adults for that matter too. It doesn't play too heavily on the hard issues, like Cancer and Heart troubles, but it doesn't leave anything out at all.
This show is everything I wish I'd had when I was a youngster.
Logan's Run (1976)
17 and IN LOVE
I only saw Logan's Run for the first time two nights ago, it was on cable, I loved it. Sure, its got old technology that is so obviously fake, but it more than makes up for it in story-line and acting. Although I don't (personally) agree with many of the statements the film has made (several religious undertones) I am deeply impressed with its use of symbolism. I look forward to seeing the new version of the film, and I've already seen the original twice (i taped it the following day!!!) But i don't think anything will beat the brilliant portrayal made by Michael York, especially in the scene before the final carousel "ITS A LIE!! YOU DON"T HAVE TO DIE!!" Am I right in assuming I'm not the only one who adores him now!