Comments on: Disney Canon Countdown: The Silver Age

By: Dan Siciliano

Dan Siciliano — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:14:00 +0000

Oh…and my favorite film of the Second Golden Age is “Sleeping Beauty” because of its stunning visuals from Eyvind Earle and its breath-taking music adapted from Tchaikovsky’s ballet of the same name.

While in the “Xerox Age with Walt”, I’d have to say a tie between “Sword and the Stone” and “Jungle Book”. Because these films really fit well with the 1960’s, along with “Mary Poppins” and “101 Dalmatians”.

By: Dan Siciliano

Dan Siciliano — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:12:00 +0000

In reply to Chaz.

I agree with you on that. While “Cinderella” started the second Golden Age of Disney animation, it kinda ended with “Sleeping Beauty” due to its high cost, mixed reviews and poor box-office performance, as well as the end of hand-inked Disney animation.

Starting with “101 Dalmatians” through “The Jungle Book” after Walt’s death, I consider this era the “Xerox Age with Walt” and the time from “Aristocats” through “The Fox and the Hound” as the “Xerox Age without Walt”. If you know what I mean….

By: Ernesto Chacon

Ernesto Chacon — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 16:30:00 +0000

Looking forward to your thoughts on the films released during the Silver Age. This one is my second favorite era after the Disney Renaissance.

By: aquapyro

aquapyro — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:34:00 +0000

Jungle Book, i can still do Baloo’s dance to this day without watching the movie.

By: Míriam

Míriam — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 03:24:00 +0000

I’m looking forward for the articles to come on this era! Since I was little I absolutely adored 101 Dalmatians, I’d watch it over and over again. It remained my absolutely favorite Disney movie for years to come, until Tangled came in and robbed its place in my heart. Still, I’d say 101 Dalmatians occupies a respectful 2nd place 🙂

By: Chaz

Chaz — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 02:40:00 +0000

I myself consider the silver age cut-off with Sleeping Beauty. The end of fairy-tales and the introduction of xerography mark the end of the era. Jungle Book is a stand-out from the following transitory period, much like Lilo & Stitch was a stand-out in its era.

By: Manuel Orozco

Manuel Orozco — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:25:00 +0000

In reply to Tim Tran. I do like Sleeping Beauty myself but Cinderella is a gold standard

By: Tim Tran

Tim Tran — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 23:23:00 +0000

In reply to Manuel Orozco. Agreed. The best film is definitely Cinderella. But the most visually stunning film is probably Sleeping Beauty. Though it's ironic that one saved Disney from bankruptcy, the other almost led Disney to lose all the money.

By: Haley Gilbertson

Haley Gilbertson — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 20:38:00 +0000

Definitely seen most of the films from this age and cannot wait to know some stuff I probably never knew about! Can’t wait!

By: Rachel Wagner

Rachel Wagner — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 20:26:00 +0000

In reply to Jonathan J. North. Interesting. I guess I remembered that incorrectly. Cool. It's a favorite of mine so that's good to hear.