Revisiting The Renaissance

'Fantasia 2000' And The Final Gasps Of The Disney Renaissance

By Josh Spiegel October 22nd, 2019

In 1999, the greatest period of Disney Animation came to sudden end with a massive financial failure. This is Fantasia 2000 revisited.

Disney's 'Tarzan' Was A Hit – So Why Is It Remembered As A Disappointment?

By Josh Spiegel October 8th, 2019

In this edition of Revisiting the Renaissance, we examine Disney's 1999 hit that has faded into the background. This is Tarzan revisited.

Disney's 'Mulan' Was Another Attempt To Tell A Story About A Culture Of Color, And It Landed With Mixed Results

By Josh Spiegel September 25th, 2019

In the latest entry in his ongoing column, writer Josh Spiegel takes a closer look at the 1998 Walt Disney Animation film Mulan. This is Mulan revisited.

Time Has Been Kind To Disney's 'Hercules', A Flawed But Fascinating Attempt To Recapture The Magic Of 'Aladdin'

By Josh Spiegel September 10th, 2019

In this edition of Revisiting the Renaissance, we take a look at the 1997 film that couldn't quite be Aladdin all over again. This is Hercules revisited.

'The Hunchback Of Notre Dame' Was Disney Animation At Its Riskiest And Most Daring

By Josh Spiegel August 27th, 2019

In 1996, Disney Animation released one of its most ambitious and frequently overlooked movies. This is The Hunchback of Notre Dame revisited.

'Pocahontas' Was Supposed To Be A Disney Crown Jewel – Here's How It Failed

By Josh Spiegel August 13th, 2019

After The Lion King, the sky was the limit for Disney Animation. But their 1995 film was the beginning of a turn downward. This is Pocahontas revisited.

The Journey Of 'The Lion King' From A "Shambles" To One Of The Biggest Movies Of All Time

By Josh Spiegel July 30th, 2019

In 1994, Disney Animation transformed a disastrous production into one of the most beloved movies of all time. This is The Lion King revisited.

1992's 'Aladdin' Barely Got Made – And It Only Proved How Unstoppable Disney Animation Had Become

By Josh Spiegel July 16th, 2019

In this edition of Revisiting the Renaissance, we take a look at Disney Animation's beloved, and controversial, 1992 film. This is Aladdin revisited.

How 'Beauty And The Beast' Changed Disney Animation – And Animated Feature Films – Forever

By Josh Spiegel July 2nd, 2019

In this edition of Revisiting the Renaissance, we take a look at a technological and storytelling marvel. This is Beauty and the Beast revisited.

'The Rescuers Down Under' Remains The Weird Speed Bump Between Two Disney Masterpieces

By Josh Spiegel June 18th, 2019

After The Little Mermaid and before Beauty and the Beast, Disney released a sequel no one was asking for. This is The Rescuers Down Under revisited.

'The Little Mermaid' Launched Disney Animation Into A New Era By Embracing The Past – And Broadway Musicals

By Josh Spiegel June 4th, 2019

In 1989, Disney Animation released a classic that redefined what a modern animated movie could be. This is The Little Mermaid revisited.

For Better And Worse, 'Oliver And Company' Ushered Disney Into The Modern Age Of Animation

By Josh Spiegel May 21st, 2019

In this edition of Revisiting the Renaissance, we examine the often-forgotten bridge to The Little Mermaid. This is Oliver and Company revisited.

How 'The Great Mouse Detective' Helped Save Disney Animation During Its Darkest Hour

By Josh Spiegel May 7th, 2019

Let's explore how a 1986 film about a mystery-solving mouse saved Disney Animation. This is The Great Mouse Detective revisited.