Five Pixar Moments That Made the Room a Little Dusty
Sometime during the holiday season of 1995 my wife and I took our 6-year-old daughter and almost 4-year-old son to see Toy Story, a movie released by Disney from a new studio called Pixar. They loved it and you know what? I did too. I could not remember having ever seen so much pure imagination on screen. Films like this are why I love going to the movies and why I loved taking my kids to them. This started a journey that I would share with my kids as they grew and continues now with my grandchildren. To date Pixar has produced 17 feature films. Nearly all have been first rate. Several have reached classic status. The studio's track record for excellence is almost unprecedented. Even it's rare misses are at the very least visually engaging and entertaining. What makes these movies great is not just the amazing animation the filmmakers produce but also their power for storytelling and creating unforgettable characters. In addition they combine the silly humor that kids lov...