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"Cinderella II: The Spell of Midnight" is a direct-to-video sequel to the beloved Disney animated film, "Cinderella." The film takes place after the original story, with Cinderella now happily married to Prince Charming and living in the castle. However, as the story unfolds, Cinderella finds herself faced with new challenges and adventures. The main idea of the film is to explore what happens to Cinderella after "happily ever after." It delves into the reality of marriage, responsibilities, and navigating relationships. The film aims to show that even in fairy tale endings, life is not always perfect and requires effort to maintain.

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Gerichtsverfahren Fall 5/4 am United States Supreme Court Building Gerichtssaal 7 zwischen „Laurel (Stan, geborener Jefferson) und Hardy“ (Oliver Norvell) gegen Ebenezer Scrooge und Grumpy Cat (Urkundlich Tardar Sauce).
Gericht: Sie, Herr Laurel und Sie, Herr Hardy werden von den Anklägern Ebenezer Scrooge und Grumpy Cat bezichtigt, vermehrt in ihrem, und allen voran, Umfeld gute Laune verbreitet zu haben. In diesem Vorgang Ihrer „guten Laune verbreiten“, wurden die Geschädigten Ebenezer Scrooge und Grumpy Cat nichts wissend und heimtückisch von Ihrer „guten Laune“ indirekt wie direkt betroffen als dessen Folge Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge einen Muskelkrampf im oberen Mundmuskelbereich davongetragen hat und Ms. Grumpy Cat in ihrem gerade beginnenden Vorhaben, das Kleinkind Simson Smith zu erschrecken, gehindert wurde, woraufhin…

I remember that I sometimes watched some of them with my grandparents when I was very very little, and I even know that I liked it back then, but those memories are only random images now. Das das echte Leben da wohgl etwas komplizierter ist, will wohl hoffentlich niemand wegleugnen, aber sie blieben wenigstens nicht unerwähnt, wenn auch kaum ausgearbeitet.

The film aims to show that even in fairy tale endings, life is not always perfect and requires effort to maintain. In "The Spell of Midnight," Cinderella is no longer the mistreated stepdaughter, but a confident and kind-hearted princess. She is depicted as a caring wife who supports her husband in the running of the kingdom.

'Laurel & Hardy : Their Lives And Magic' (2011, Documentary)

I found this documentary very interesting for a number of reasons. There are rare contributions from Lois Laurel (Stan Laurel's daughter) and Cassidy Cook (Stan's great grand-daughter). It's interesting hearing about a trip Oliver Hardy made with Stan Laurel later in life to see his family home in Ulverston, Lancashire, in the north-west of England. I was also left curious by the theatre marquee advertising a film starring Lois Lane.

I didn't realise the ways in which Stan Laurel and Babe Hardy crossed paths on their way to becoming a comedy team under producer Hal Roach, first appearing together in 'The Lucky Dog' (1921). I like the way the running narrative traces the gradual erosion of community spirit and creative freedom that drove the ideas behind their masterpieces of the 1930s. The documentary contends this completely gave way when they were strait-jacketed in the 1940s by major studios who simply didn't know what to do with them.

'Laurel & Hardy : Their Lives And Magic' is currently screening on the channel Sky Documentaries here in the U K. I think 'Harold Lloyd : Hollywood's Timeless Comedy Genius' can probably still be seen through the channel Sky Arts.

"Movies are the enemy of the novel because they are replacing novels. Novelists shouldn’t write for the movies, unless, of course, they discover they’re no good at writing novels." - John Irving

Post by phantomparticle on Dec 27, 2020 3:18:11 GMT

I've seen a number of documentaries on the duo. Stan and Ollie, a fictionalized account of their stage act in England in the fifties, is a beautiful valentine to their memory.

They have always been my favorite comedy team. Their films are hit and miss, from the sublime Way Out West, Sons of the Desert and The Music Box to the awful Utopia (their last). In the end, however, it is their personal magic that transcends all the imperfections. One of the highlights of their films are the (unfortunately) infrequent musical interludes featuring Hardy's beautiful voice and Laurel's eccentric dancing.

Hopefully, the Baum documentary will be available in the U.S., if not already.

Post by petrolino on Dec 27, 2020 5:55:25 GMT

Years before Billy Wilder shot Marilyn Monroe's iconic sequences with an air stream from a vent, Stan Laurel was pulling the same gag wearing a kilt. I did not know that till watching this documentary.

"Movies are the enemy of the novel because they are replacing novels. Novelists shouldn’t write for the movies, unless, of course, they discover they’re no good at writing novels." - John Irving

Post by TheGoodMan19 on Dec 29, 2020 18:12:38 GMT

I have to see this. L&H are my favorite comedy duo by far. Sons of the Desert is an absolute masterpiece. They were unique in that they were great friends. Abbott and Costello had times when they wouldn't speak to each other. The Marx Brothers had feuds. When Oliver Hardy died, Stan Laurel couldn't go to the funeral for health reasons. He said "Babe would understand", Babe being Hardy's nickname. I believe I seen a huge poll asking who was the greatest British comedian. Stan Laurel won. Quite an accomplishment, seeing how he hadn't done anything since 1951. And beating Dudley Moore, Marty Feldman, the Monty Pythons.

Post by petrolino on Dec 30, 2020 0:15:25 GMT

I have to see this. L&H are my favorite comedy duo by far. Sons of the Desert is an absolute masterpiece. They were unique in that they were great friends. Abbott and Costello had times when they wouldn't speak to each other. The Marx Brothers had feuds. When Oliver Hardy died, Stan Laurel couldn't go to the funeral for health reasons. He said "Babe would understand", Babe being Hardy's nickname. I believe I seen a huge poll asking who was the greatest British comedian. Stan Laurel won. Quite an accomplishment, seeing how he hadn't done anything since 1951. And beating Dudley Moore, Marty Feldman, the Monty Pythons.

That is an accomplishment. And he was from the north-west of England where a lot of great comics have come from. They would play all the working mens clubs which were tough crowds. Robb Wilton, Tommy Handley, Arthur Askey, Frank Randle, Ted Ray, Eric Morecambe, Ken Dodd, Bernard Manning, Les Dawson, Tommy Cannon, Bobby Ball, Syd Little, Robin Askwith, Victoria Wood, Caroline Aherne (born in London but moved to Manchester aged 2), Fiona Allen, Steve Coogan, Lee Mack, Peter Kay and Diane Morgan are all from Stan Laurel's county, Lancashire, to name but a few.

"Movies are the enemy of the novel because they are replacing novels. Novelists shouldn’t write for the movies, unless, of course, they discover they’re no good at writing novels." - John Irving

Bestselling Author and award-winning Filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza expose widespread, coordinated voter fraud in the 2020 election, sufficient to change the overall outcome. Drawing on research provided by the election integrity group True the Vote, "2000 Mules" offers two types of evidence: geotracking and video. The geotracking evidence, based on a database of 10 trillion cell phone pings, exposes an elaborate network of paid professional operatives called mules delivering fraudulent and illegal votes to mail-in dropboxes in the five key states where the election was decided. Video evidence, obtained from official surveillance cameras installed by the states themselves, confirms the geotracking evidence. The movie concludes by exploring numerous ways to prevent the fraud from happening again.

Despite her newfound happiness, Cinderella discovers that she still faces obstacles in maintaining her relationship and finding true fulfillment. One of the main conflicts in the film arises when Prince Charming's royal duties prevent him from spending time with Cinderella, causing strain in their relationship. This leads Cinderella to feel neglected and unappreciated. Through this conflict, the film shows the importance of communication and compromise in a marriage, highlighting the idea that even fairy tale relationships require effort to succeed. In addition to exploring Cinderella's struggles in her marriage, the film also delves into her desire to help others. She becomes a true advocate for the common people, using her position to make positive changes within the kingdom. This showcases her growth from a mistreated stepdaughter to a compassionate leader. Overall, "Cinderella II: The Spell of Midnight" continues the story of Cinderella in a way that resonates with viewers, showcasing the challenges that come with love, marriage, and responsibilities. It highlights the importance of communication, compromise, and personal growth in maintaining healthy relationships. Through Cinderella's journey, viewers are reminded that even in fairy tales, there is no such thing as a perfect "happily ever after.".

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