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fanny and alexander (1982)

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Transformation. Art by R Thomas Allwin, from The Traveller’s Tarot: Black Arcana.

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FANNY OCH ALEXANDER (Ingmar Bergman, 1982)

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Fanny och Alexander, 1982

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Not the original 1930s voice actors, but the ones who voiced them through the Disney Renaissance: Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor. They met on the set, got married in 1991, and stayed married until Allwine's death in 2009. Taylor died a decade later in 2019.

Marriages that last are rare in Hollywood, but if it was going to happen for anyone, it was Minnie and Mickey.

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Fanny och Alexander / Fanny and Alexander | 1982

Director: Ingmar Bergman

Set decorator: Susanne Lingheim and Anna Asp

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Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)

Though its brief running time omits nearly as much as it includes, Mickey’s Christmas Carol is a good introduction to Charles Dickens’s classic tale. The score is enchanting, classic Disney characters are well utilized, and no matter how brief, the story always makes Christmas feel more complete.   Ebenezer Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck, voiced by Alan Young) is a bitter miser who resents giving his employee Bob Cratchit (Mickey Mouse, voiced by Wayne Allwine) time off for Christmas. He gleefully exploits those indebted to him while giving nothing back to society. The cheapskate gets a chance for redemption when the ghost of his long-deceased associate, Jacob Marley (Goofy, voiced by Hal Smith), appears and announces the arrival of three Christmas spirits to teach him a lesson.

I can see why the film might’ve disappointed audiences upon its release in 1983. There’s not a whole lot of Mickey Mouse in Mickey’s Christmas Carol and considering this was the iconic character’s first theatrical appearance in over 30 years, that’s a big letdown. If you’re familiar with the story, it’s also unfortunate to see the plot - which isn’t even that long to begin with - truncated to the bare essentials. After the Ghost of Christmas Past (Jiminy Cricket, voiced by Eddie Carroll) shows Scrooge the love he used to hold for Isabelle (Daisy Duck, voiced by Patricia Parris), he’s foreclosing on her mortgage in the next scene and then we’re off to meet the Ghost of Christmas Present (Willie the Giant, voiced by Will Ryan) in the same breath. His visions are even briefer and in no time, Scrooge is confronted by the Ghost of Christmas Future (Pete, also voiced by Ryan). It moves at such breakneck speed you’d give up your second helping of Christmas goose for five more minutes of ANYTHING.

What the film does well is tell a nice, concise version of A Christmas Carol for audiences who might not have the patience to sit through a “real” movie. If you’re little and haven’t heard this story before, it’s terrific. The timeless message is well told, with little bits of humor here. Unlike other child-oriented renditions, however, the humor doesn't come at the expense of the scary scenes. Traditionally, the Ghost of Christmas future is silent but the dialogue he’s given in this adaptation is just right and there’s no way Will Ryan’s performance won’t imprint itself into your brain even after a single viewing. It begins on the right note with the wonderful Oh What a Merry Christmas Day and the conclusion is taken right out of the original text (or as close as an abbreviated version could allow). In between, you get to see so many classic Disney cartoon characters it’s hard not to feel nostalgic. Everyone fits their roles well (maybe not as much Goofy, but he does make a lasting impression and offer some good laughs), the visuals are crisp and everything about this presentation, from the voicework to the music and colours have aged wonderfully.

For many, it doesn’t feel like Christmas unless they’ve found the time to watch their favorite movie or Holiday special. It might be “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” or Mickey's Christmas Carol; all of which serve as great warmups while the distant family members are arriving, taking off their coats and settling into the living room for the same laughs and charms they enjoy every year. It might not be the best adaptation of A Christmas Carol story but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t love it. (On Blu-ray, December 27, 2021)

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Heya! I'm blind and use a screen reader to read and type but I'm obsessed with everything Mickey and Friends, created a Mickey multiverse and lost my mind over Mickey Mouse Funhouses existence because they don't know who Martian Mickey was suggesting its a different universe/ AU compared to the clubhouse universe. But I digress.

I love your AU so much, I think it's so cool! I have two questions to ask if that's ok!

Would you mind giving image description for your art? No pressure! I wish I could see it!

Whose your favourite Mickey Mouse voice actor? Do you have a favourite? Bret Ivan is my childhood and as much as I love them all he's the voice for me haha!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hello dear! I'm glad you enjoy my AU oh my goodness that always means so much! And AAAAA more Mickey and friends AUs oh my gosh how exciting!!

To answer your first question, I'll try to! I'm not the best at describing things but if it helps you and others imagine what my art pieces look like I'll definitely do it!

Ooo I love this question! Personally my favorite will always be Wayne Allwine, may he rest in peace. But I absolutely LOVE Bret Iwan as well. The story of how he became Mickey's voice actor is truly inspiring honestly. When I was younger I couldn't tell them apart but now you can play both and I'll immediately know who's who..

I hope you have an even more awesome day yourself :D!!

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Finally got a chance to get a good look at the queue of MMRR and now I’m crying thank you

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“Mad Hatter” Signed Poster (1990s)

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Ace of Bells. Art by R Thomas Allwin, from The Illuminated Traveller's Tarot.

The Ace of Bells kicks off the sixth suit of The Illuminated Traveller's Tarot - the suit of elemental Consciousness, signifying awareness and perception. The Ace signifies a spark of awareness, self-awareness and individuality. It is the seed of perception, awareness and consciousness. The bell depicted - a bonshō - is used in Buddhist temples to mark time and to call to prayer, and that is what this card is doing as well, calling us to be aware of ourselves in relation to the universe. The insect we see is a bell cricket, and here it signifies focus, intuition and the development of your sixth sense, as well as being a sign of prosperity - and in this case that is prosperity of consciousness and perception. The begonia that sits on top signifies individuality, uniqueness and warns us to practice our vigilance and stay aware of our surroundings. Like all the cards of the Illuminated Traveller's tarot, parts of this will be printed in gold foil.

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WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT 1988

I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way.