Journal 4: Pete's Dragon

Pete's Dragon

When I first found this article written by Sean O'Neil  I looked at the picture first and I thought hmmm Puff the Magic Dragon.. I will finally be able to see what exactly that is. But then as I read more closely I found that Disney is remaking Pete's Dragon. 

URL to image of Pete and his dragon

As Disney remakes every movie under the sun, they forgot about this 1977's partly animated TV show. I have never seen or even heard of Pete's Dragon, but supposedly it was widely tolerated back in the 1970's. The show is about an orphan, a cartoon dragon and a town full of old, and I would say creepy, fishermen and aging comedians. I do not understand why anyone would find this show entertaining but then again, it is for children and it was mad in the 1970's, a time with not of great as technological advances as today.

To read more about this wacky cartoon of the olden days that will one day be airing on our HD televisions check out The A.V Club article http://www.avclub.com/articles/disney-realizes-it-hasnt-remade-petes-dragon-yet,93995/

Journal Brief Screening Report

Bridesmaids

One of the most important scenes in the movie in my opinion is the toast to Lillian from Helen and Annie. The girls get up to do their toast and by the time one girl is done saying something the other will already have the microphone in her hand about to go off rambling up a recent trip to Paris or a ridiculous childhood story, depending on who was speaking. The girls continued to say something more extravagant or more memorable to Lillian for a few minutes until they not so gracefully end in singing a duet to Lillian. They were both a few champagne glasses in and having aggressive fun but still didn’t save Annie from enjoying her company any more than it did when they first met. In fact it made it worse.

Cover

I believe this scene is important because it is first where Helen and Annie meet. The scene sets up what the rest of the film is going to be like because it lets you know right off the bat Helen and Annie are competing and will continue to compete for Lillian’s attention throughout the film. Helen and Annie are Lillian’s best friends. Annie, her long term childhood friend, has been chosen over Helen to be her maid of honor. But that is not the issue at first. Their fighting and distrust in the movie adds much of the humor contained.

The scene occurs during Lillian’s Engagement party which is being held at Helen’s extraordinary home. Right before the scene you are introduced to Annie’s mother, who in my opinion is not that important to the story. The scene occurs a little under 1/3 through the movie. The following scene after the engagement party was important because it was when Annie is first introduced to officer \Roads who continues to remain in Annie’s life throughout the film.