After the first film shocked the world, its fans cried foul over its sequel’s creative detours. Are they right…or are they just plain crazy?

Splashy yet unearthly, this musical leapt forth on stage, blossomed in the big screen, and whetted appetites everywhere…as mine had been.

A standout back then, but revolutionary now, how did Rodgers and Hammerstein’s graceful touch fare for C.Y. Lee’s breakthrough story?

As New Hollywood grew, this film flourished with zest, humor, and melodic intrigue. But does it capture the spirit of the musical? And how?

Historic liberties notwithstanding, is there more to this take on Anna Leonowens’ and King Mongkut’s negotiations than meets the eye or ear?

Dubbed as ‘the happiest sound in all the world’, this Best Picture-winning film became the happiest sound of my childhood…and so much more.

After achieving cartoon fame, Goofy got his own movie in 1995. Slapstick? Check. Good animation? Check. But its cool lies in something…rich.

After 100 years,Disney capped its centennial with this original fairy tale. Does its creativity show or has its tributes hindered its magic?

Way back in days of old, there was a legend told of a musical Medieval show whose legacy extends beyond our family devotion to it. And how!

After Jim Henson's death, the Muppets' take on Charles Dickens' yuletide classic set their legacy ablaze and become a classic itself. How?

Known primarily for his glitzy approach in filmmaking, had Baz Luhrmann done wonders with the story of the King of Rock and Roll?

A tender story. Good characters. Great songs. Sublime messages. Theatergoers made a tradition out of this since 1964, and who'd blame them?

Disney and Victor Hugo's Hunchback of Notre Dame. Sounds like they'd never mesh well together, right? My, oh my, are you in for a surprise!

With rich music, energy, characters, and a nice message, had Disney performed another rewarding magic trick with a family blessed with them?

Based on the hit TV show, how well did this movie fare at a time when animated musicals were in their prime?