Movies Past and Present

Welcome to the 78th episode of the Movies Past and Present podcast. And Merry Christmas Eve to you and yours!

TCM Big Screen Classics Series for 2022

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has announced the lineup of films for their 2022 Big Screen Classics series. This is a great opportunity to see classic movies in an actual theater along with some great context from a TCM host (typically TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz).

Here’s the list of films. For more info, visit fathomevents.com/tcm.

• Casablanca (Warner Bros., 1942; 80th anniversary screening) — January 23 and 26
• Lady Sings the Blues (Paramount, 1972; 50th anniversary screening) — February 20 and 23
• The Quiet Man (Paramount, 1952; 70th anniversary screening) — March 13 and 17
• Singin’ in the Rain (MGM/Warner Bros., 1952; 70th anniversary screening) — April 10 and 13
• Smokey and the Bandit (Universal, 1977; 45th anniversary screening) — May 29, June 1 and 2
• What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (Warner Bros., 1962; 60th anniversary screening) — June 12 and 15
• Cabaret (Warner Bros., 1972; 50th anniversary screening) — July 17 and 20
• Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – Director’s Cut (Paramount, 1982; 40th anniversary screening) — September 4, 5 and 8
• Poltergeist (Warner Bros., 1982; 40th anniversary screening) — September 25, 26 and 28
• In the Heat of the Night (MGM/Park Circus, 1967; 45th anniversary screening) — October 16 and 19
• To Kill a Mockingbird (Universal, 1972; 60th anniversary screening) — November 13 and 16
• It’s a Wonderful Life (Paramount, 1946; 75th anniversary screening) — December 18 and 21

TCM Classic Film Festival 2022

The TCM Classic Film Festival is back again for 2022! The festival will take place April 21-24, 2022 in Hollywood, California. Select passes are still available online. For more information, visit tcm.com/festival.

A Tribute to Walt Disney Animation Studios

Walt Disney Animation Studios recently released their 60th animated motion picture, Encanto. The film has been playing exclusively in theaters and will make its debut on the Disney+ streaming service today (December 24). Make sure to check it out!

A complete list of Disney Animation’s 60 films in chronological order is here.

To commemorate this wonderful milestone, here’s my ranking of all 60 films (solely based on personal taste and preference, not necessarily respecting the overall quality or historical significance of the film).

1. Beauty and the Beast (1991)
2. The Jungle Book (1967)
3. Cinderella (1950)
4. Peter Pan (1953)
5. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
6. Aladdin (1992)
7. Sleeping Beauty (1959)
8. 101 Dalmatians (1961)
9. The Rescuers (1977)
10. Tangled (2010)
11. Lady and the Tramp (1955)
12. The Little Mermaid (1989)
13. Dumbo (1941)
14. Bambi (1942)
15. Mulan (1998)
16. Zootopia (2016)
17. Big Hero 6 (2014)
18. Frozen (2013)
19. Fantasia (1940)
20. Tarzan (1999)
21. The Lion King (1994)
22. Pinocchio (1940)
23. The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
24. Frozen 2 (2019)
25. Moana (2016)
26. Encanto (2021)
27. Robin Hood (1973)
28. The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
29. The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
30. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)
31. Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
32. Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
33. Saludos Amigos (1943)
34. Hercules (1997)
35. Fantasia 2000 (2000)
36. Pocahontas (1995)
37. Oliver and Company (1988)
38. Bolt (2008)
39. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
40. Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
41. Treasure Planet (2002)
42. The Aristocats (1970)
43. Winnie the Pooh (2011)
44. Alice in Wonderland (1951)
45. Meet the Robinsons (2007)
46. Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
47. The Sword in the Stone (1963)
48. Make Mine Music (1946)
49. Melody Time (1948)
50. Fun and Fancy Free (1947)
51. The Three Caballeros (1945)
52. Lilo and Stitch (2002)
53. The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
54. The Princess and the Frog (2009)
55. The Fox and the Hound (1981)
56. Brother Bear (2003)
57. Chicken Little (2005)
58. Home on the Range (2004)
59. Dinosaur (2000)
60. The Black Cauldron (1985)

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