Tag Archives: stop-motion

Mickey Saves Christmas (2022) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 4, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Mickey and his friends plan to celebrate Christmas in their snowy cabin. When Pluto causes Santa to lose all the presents, the friends need to help save Christmas. Starring Bret Iwan, Kaitlyn Robrock, and Bill Farmer.  It’s weird seeing Mickey … Continue reading →

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Jack Frost (1979) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 17, 2022 by laurarachel4

 The Groundhog tells the story of Jack Frost. Starring Buddy Hackett, Robert Morse, and Paul Frees. This is not one of the most famous Rankin/Bass films. While it is very typical of Rankin/Bass films, it’s not exactly a holiday film. … Continue reading →

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Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (1976) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 27, 2022 by laurarachel4

Rudolph must find baby New Year before midnight on New Year’s Eve. Starring Red Skelton, Frank Gorshin, and Morey Amsterdam. This film is the continuation of Rudolph’s story. This time he is on a mission to find Happy, the baby … Continue reading →

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Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) Rated PG

Posted on September 7, 2022 by laurarachel4

Kubo must locate a magical suit of armour that was worn by his father. Starring Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, and Brenda Vaccaro. This film has great animation and visual effects but lacks in storytelling. The story is slow to evolve … Continue reading →

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The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 19, 2022 by laurarachel4

When a weary and tired Santa Claus thinks about canceling Christmas, Mrs. Claus and the elves set out to change his mind. Starring Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, and Dick Shawn. This is one of the Rankin/Bass productions that is just … Continue reading →

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The Little Drummer Boy Book II (1976) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 8, 2020 by laurarachel4

The drummer boy tries to protect the bellmaker’s silver bells from the Roman soldiers. Starring Greer Garson, Zero Mostel, and David Jay. I was a little disappointed in this film. Unlike The Little Drummer Boy, which focuses on the birth … Continue reading →

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The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975) Rated NR

Posted on December 7, 2019 by laurarachel4

A young shepherd is blinded by lightning and is taken in by some nuns in a local abbey. Starring Angela Lansbury, Cyril Ritchard, and David Kelley. This film has a wonderful story about a young boy who doesn’t have a … Continue reading →

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Toys in the Attic (2009) Rated PG

Posted on May 23, 2017 by laurarachel4

A teddy bear, a mechanical mouse, and a marionette  join together to rescue Buttercup the doll from the Land of Evil. Starring Forest Whitaker, Joan Cusack, Vivian Schilling, Cary Elwes. A group of discarded toys left in the attic of … Continue reading →

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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (1964) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 8, 2016 by laurarachel4

A misfit reindeer looks for a place to fit in. Starring Burl Ives, Billie Mae Richards, Paul Soles. Some films really don’t even need reviews; this is one of them.  This holiday classic has stood the test of time, with … Continue reading →

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The Boxtrolls (2014) Rated PG

Posted on June 7, 2015 by laurarachel4

An orphaned boy is raised by a group of underground trolls who rummage for trash. Based on the children’s book, Here Be Monsters by Alan Snow. Starring Ben Kingsley, Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Tracy Morgan This is your typical kid’s movie. … Continue reading →

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