#David Kirschner

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Hocus Pocus 2 (2022, Anne Fletcher)

22/07/2024

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An American Tail (1986). While emigrating to the United States, a young Russian mouse gets separated from his family and must relocate them while trying to survive in a new country.

Forever kind of gutted Amblimation folded as quickly as it did. None of its three films (An American Tail, We're Back, and Balto) are perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but I think it was a studio with a different voice in the era and the medium, and it would've been interesting to see it grow. This is a charming, albeit flawed little film though, with lovely, fluid animation and a rich migration story. I like it a lot, and it was fun to revisit as it's been a minute since I've seen it! 7/10.

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Movie Review ~ Doc of Chucky

Doc of Chucky Synopsis: The ultimate account of the Child’s Play film franchise and Chucky, a horror villain for the ages. With contributions from cast, crew, critics, historians, and experts, as well as clips, photographs, archival documents, behind-the-scenes footage, and more, experience the making-of story that proves you can’t keep a good guy down in a series of films that have created an…

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David Maxwell Kirschner is an American film and television producer and screenwriter. His producing credits include Don Bluth's An American Tail and Titan A.E....

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Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)

My rating: 7/10

Does a pretty good job at recapturing the spirit (ahaha.) of the original movie, I though - like that, this is a bit all over the place and does have its flaws, but the villains are a whole lot of fun to watch at all times, and the shenanigans are entertaining. Plus the soundtrack - both diegetic and not - is pretty damn good.

Bette Midler does lay it on a bit thick there at the end, though, I was fully expecting some last minute betrayal. But nope, guess they're just fairy dust now.

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S2E3: "High Hopes"

Appetizer Ingredients: Calamari, Brussel Sprouts, Asian Pears

Entree Ingredients: Bison, Dried Mango, Leeks, Belgian-Style Ale

Dessert Ingredients: Ancho Chiles, Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Plums

Judges: Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, Scott Conant

Chefs: John Lawson, Michael Ferraro, David Kirschner, Nicole Puzio

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🎮 The Pirates of Dark Water

Complete Gameplay: https://youtu.be/1q1Tzx4BhU8

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If YOU, needed ANY ADDITIONAL INSPIRATION, to go to the polls on November 5, and VOTE "Down Ticket Blue", well HERE it IS;

Donald Trump repeatedly has pledged to pardon the insurrectionists who attacked the US Capitol on January 6 and assaulted 140 police officers in their attempt to stop the certification of Joe Biden's election win and keep Trump in office.

Judge Royce Lamberth just sentenced J6 defendant David Dempsey to 20 years in prison for his crimes of violence against police officers on January 6.

Another defendant told a judge at his arraignment, "Trump is going to be in office in six months, so I have nothing to worry about."

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♫ R.I.P. Jimmy Buffett -- A Brief Tribute ♫

I was saddened to hear of the death of Jimmy Buffet yesterday.  Though Buffett was not among my top ten favourite artists, he had a few songs I liked and I respected his work, the energy he brought to his performances.  Since I don’t know very much about Jimmy Buffett, I’m sharing with you Dan and Elliot’s tribute to him, with a few extra tunes added at the end … Margaritaville A Reason To…

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Witch Films

It’s October! The month in which I watch even more horror movies than usual. Each year I tend to have a theme to help narrow down what to watch. So far I’ve done Zombie Films, Werewolf Films, Vampire Films, Slasher Films, Ghost Films and Lovecraftian Horror. This year's theme will focus on witches, though I'm surprised I haven't already done this.

I think this is my shortest list yet. I expected to find more films featuring a witch or witches, but it seems there aren’t as many as I thought. With fewer actual horror titles available, I had to include some lighter options to add a bit of length to the list.

Hocus Pocus (1993) – an American fantasy comedy film directed by Kenny Ortega from a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert, and a story by David Kirschner and Garris. The film stars Omri Katz, Thora Birch, Vinessa Shaw, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy and Sean Murray.

After moving to Salem, Massachusetts, teenager Max Dennison explores an abandoned house with his sister, Dani, and their new friend, Allison. Skeptical of a spooky legend Allison shares, Max unwittingly brings back a trio of wicked witches on Halloween night. Now, with the help of a mysterious cat, the kids must seize the witches' spellbook to prevent them from achieving immortality and unleashing chaos on the town.

Halloweentown (1998) – an American fantasy comedy film directed by Duwayne Dunham. The first installment in Halloweentown series, it stars Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Joey Zimmerman, and Judith Hoag.

The story follows 13-year-old Marnie Piper, who uncovers her family's magical heritage after following her grandmother to a hidden world where it’s Halloween every day. In this magical place, Marnie encounters witches, vampires and monsters who live peacefully, separate from the mortal world. But as she learns more about her own powers, Marnie faces a choice: embrace her destiny and protect Halloweentown from a looming threat, or risk losing her connection to this magical world forever.

Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) – a Japanese animated fantasy film written, produced, and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Eiko Kadono.

At thirteen, young witch Kiki sets off, as tradition dictates, to find her place in the world and hone her skills. With her loyal cat, Jiji, she settles in a seaside town and starts a delivery service to help the townsfolk. But as Kiki navigates her new life, she encounters challenges that test her independence, resilience, and the magic within herself.

The Craft (1996) – an American teen supernatural horror film directed by Andrew Fleming from a screenplay by Peter Filardi and Fleming and a story by Filardi. The film stars Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True.

When new girl Sarah transfers to a Los Angeles high school, she’s drawn to a group of outcast girls rumored to practice witchcraft. Together, they form a powerful coven, casting spells to transform their lives. But as their magic intensifies, so does its darker side, and Sarah soon learns that power always comes at a price.

The Witch (2015) – An period horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers in his feature directorial debut. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy in her feature film debut, alongside Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, and Lucas Dawson.

Set in 1630s New England, a devout Puritan family finds themselves exiled from their community, struggling to survive in isolation near a foreboding forest. As their crops fail and livestock perish, unsettling events begin to plague them, fostering paranoia and mistrust. When their youngest child goes missing, the family’s faith is put to the ultimate test, and dark secrets come to light, suggesting that something sinister may be lurking in the woods.

Sleepy Hollow (1999) – a gothic supernatural horror film directed by Tim Burton. It is a film adaptation loosely based on Washington Irving's 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", and stars Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci, with Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Casper Van Dien, Christopher Lee, and Jeffrey Jones in supporting roles.

New York detective Ichabod Crane is sent to the small, eerie village of Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of brutal decapitations. He’s a skeptic of the supernatural, but the villagers believe the killer is the Headless Horseman, a vengeful spirit from local legend. As Crane delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets, mysterious rituals, and a sinister plot that threatens both his life and his beliefs. With each discovery, he’s forced to question what’s real—and what might be lurking beyond reason.

The Witches (1990) – a dark fantasy film directed by Nicolas Roeg from a screenplay by Allan Scott, based on the 1983 novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film stars Anjelica Huston and Mai Zetterling.

There's also another adaptation of the novel, The Witches (also known as Roald Dahl's The Witches), a 2020 dark fantasy comedy horror film co-produced and directed by Robert Zemeckis, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kenya Barris and Guillermo del Toro, based on the novel. The film stars Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci, Kristin Chenoweth, and Jahzir Bruno.

The story follows a young boy who encounters a group of witches led by the Grand High Witch, who despise children and plot to eliminate them using a magical potion that transforms them into mice. When the boy and his grandmother stumble upon their nefarious plan, they must outsmart the witches and find a way to stop them before it's too late.

The Blair Witch Project (1999) – an American found footage supernatural psychological horror film written, directed, and edited by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez.

Three student filmmakers venture into the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, to create a documentary, about the terrifying legend of the Blair Witch. What begins as a simple project quickly turns harrowing as strange, unsettling events draw them deeper into the forest—and into a nightmare from which they can’t escape.

You Won't Be Alone (2022) – a Macedonian dark fantasy horror drama film written and directed by Goran Stolevski. It is an international co-production of Australia, the United Kingdom, Macedonia and Serbia in the Macedonian language, and marks Stolevski's feature film directorial debut. It stars Sara Klimoska, Alice Englert, Carloto Cotta, and Noomi Rapace as some of Nevena's forms, alongside Anamaria Marinca as Maria.

Set in 19th-century Macedonia, the story revolves around a young mute girl named Nevena, who is raised in isolation by her mother, Maria, a witch. After being transformed into a shapeshifting creature, Nevena embarks on a journey to explore the world through the experiences of others, discovering the joys and sorrows of humanity.

I Married a Witch (1942) – an American romantic comedy fantasy film, directed by René Clair. The screenplay is by Robert Pirosh and Marc Connelly and uncredited other writers, including Dalton Trumbo, is based on the 1941 novel The Passionate Witch by Thorne Smith, who died before he could finish it; it was completed by Norman H. Matson. The film stars Veronica Lake, Fredric March, Robert Benchley, Susan Hayward and Cecil Kellaway.

A mischievous witch named Jennifer and her grumpy warlock father, Daniel, are accidentally freed from centuries of captivity and set out to take revenge on the descendants of the Puritan who condemned them. Together, they set their sights on Wallace Wooley, the unwitting descendant. Jennifer plots to enchant him and ruin his upcoming marriage, with Daniel adding his own brand of chaos. But things go hilariously awry when Jennifer finds herself falling for him instead.

Suspiria (1977) – an Italian epic supernatural horror film directed by Dario Argento, who co-wrote the screenplay with Daria Nicolodi, partially based on Thomas De Quincey's 1845 essay Suspiria de Profundis. It stars Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé, Alida Valli, Udo Kier, and Joan Bennett, in her final film role.

There's also Suspiria (2018) film, directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by David Kajganich, draws inspiration from Dario Argento’s iconic 1977 Italian film of the same name. It was described by Guadagnino as an "homage" to the 1977 film rather than a direct remake, reimagining the story in Berlin in 1977. It stars Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, and Chloë Grace Moretz, the film also includes a cameo by Jessica Harper, the lead actress from the original Suspiria.

The story follows a young American dancer named Suzy Bannion who arrives at a prestigious ballet academy in Freiburg, Germany, only to discover that the school harbors dark secrets. As unsettling events and strange occurrences disturb her surroundings, Suzy becomes entangled in a sinister mystery lurking within the academy’s walls.

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So this turns 30 today:

I also find it funny that they tried to trick audiences into believing that Don Bluth made this movie (the tagline was actually referring to David Kirschner, who was a producer on both films). As you would probably guess like most non-Disney animated films at the time, Once Upon a Forest flopped in theaters (it was mostly blamed on having to compete with Steven Spielberg’s mega blockbuster Jurassic Park which came out a week prior, though poor marketing is likely another huge factor), but gained a cult following through home video sales. As far as the Don Bluth connections go (outside from the aforementioned producer), I noticed while looking up who worked on this that quite a few former Bluth animators worked on this movie, most notably Linda Miller who was one of Bluth’s lead animators in the 80s.

It’s been ages since the last time I watched this movie, but it’s one of the first non-Disney movies that I have memory of watching on VHS so there’s nostalgia right there. When you’re not unfairly comparing it to the hits that Disney was releasing at the time (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, etc.), Once Upon a Forest is a cute animated environmental film that’s not afraid to get dark at times to convey its message (which is probably another reason why it’s often confused for a Don Bluth movie).

What are your thoughts on this movie (for those who remember it)?