Disney freaks have the right idea

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By Evan Shields, March 13, 2009

I call it news, but really it shouldn’t be.

 

The news was that teen sensation Miley Cyrus would be releasing an autobiography. And news like that really makes you evaluate your life so far.

 

“Wow,” I said to myself. “Miley Cyrus has written a book. What have I done?” But then I realized I don’t care because she’s related to the guy with a mullet who belted “Achy Breaky Heart.”

 

Just because I don’t care, doesn’t mean other people don’t. There are plenty of Miley-freaks out there that cannot wait for her next concert or CD to come out, or the ones who root through her garbage to collect her toenails. Although that may be incredibly gross, they care.

 

And although I will admit that it is a bit embarassing to be a fan of Miley Cyrus, it’s still nice to see that people cling to the Disney content so well.

 

It’s important to never let go of the things you grew up with. Afterall, they play a vital role in who you are today.

 

In fact, over the summer when I wasn’t hard at work, my friends and I would watch old Disney movies about once a week. And no, we didn’t get high beforehand. Or afterward for that matter.

 

Because we know how to truly appreciate the nostolgia from our childhood. Watching “The Jungle Book” reminds me of the time I watched it after a YMCA soccer game while I was young.

 

Watching “Aladdin” and “The Rescuers Down Under” makes me realize just how many times I watched that movie as a child.

 

Watching “The Great Mouse Detective” brings back memories of how easy it was for me to quote that movie.

 

My inner child is so happy when I take time to appreciate the movies I grew up watching. I could watch any Disney movie, because I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a bad Disney movie.

Disney has even targeted an older audience in its partnership with Pixar. Creating movies such as “Toy Story” and “Monster’s Inc.” have helped draw in an audience of not only children and adults, but also for college students.

 

I can still quote about every line from “The Muppet Movie,” even though it came out in 1979, eight years before I was born.

 

Not only does it have the puppets that appeal to young children, but the movie also includes sophisticated jokes for the adults who think they are suffering through it. The movie also includes cameos from Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, Bob Hope and Richard Pryor.

I can hear the responses to this column now: “I don’t want to watch Disney. That’s for little kids.”

 

Ah, but the stereotypical, rebellious teenager I used for the response would be mistaken. Disney is not just for little kids. Disney was actually the company that produced the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series. They are also the brilliant creators behind the “High School Musical” series.

 

That merchandise seems to sell like crack to high schoolers and some college students stuck in the high school mindset.

 

In fact, “The Absent-Minded Professor,” another Disney classic, will be playing at The Artcraft March 20 and 21.