Friday, September 26, 2014

Double the Fun: Then-and-Now Hits


101 Dalmatians
Courtesy of Disney


101 Dalmatians (ages 6 and up) Small children love puppies, and classic film delivers in spotted spades. While Cruella De Vil's lust for a dog-skin coat may scare little ones, older kids will love her outrageous antics. Check out the 1961 Disney animated flick and the 1996 live-action version starring Glenn Close.
Charlotte's Web (ages 4 and up) Take a peek at the poignant 1973 cartoon that stays faithful to E. B. White's lovely and touching book. With the help of a motherly spider, Wilbur the pig puts on a show to avoid becoming bacon. Then, rent the 2006 live-action version starring Julia Roberts and Dakota Fanning.
Doctor Dolittle (ages 4 and up) Being able to talk to animals would be a dream come true for most kids. But the vintage 1967 movie shows that things can get out of control when a horse wears glasses, a chimp tries to be a chef, and the bizarre Pushmi-Pullyu on the loose. Catch the Eddie Murphy version released in 1998 for even more laughs.

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