![]() ![]() Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004) Courtesy of Disney+ A comedy of mistakes and misinformation ensues, with Bullock supported by a stacked cast including Glynis Johns, Peter Boyle, Bill Pullman, and Peter Gallagher. After saving a man’s life, he falls into a coma and the family thinks she’s the fiancé… something Lucy does not deny. She plays Lucy, a single and lonely token collector for the Chicago L train. Starring Roy Rogers, The Andrews Sisters, and Trigger the Horse, this film is a must-see for any aficionado of Disney’s early projects, and with a 75-minute running time, can you really go wrong? While You Were Sleeping (1995) Courtesy of Disney+ĭoes this mean Sandra Bullock is a Disney princess? Before Sandra Bullock was winning Oscars, she was a rom-com legend, and While You Were Sleeping is Bullock at her best. Melody Time (1948) Courtesy of Disney+Ī spiritual sequel to Fantasia and Make Mine Music, Melody Time is an animated musical anthology film meant to foil Fantasia and highlight the more popular music of the era. With a special appearance by Mickey Rooney, this made-for-TV masterpiece straddles the lines between Gaston Leroux’s legendary novel and the modern life of teens. Phantom of the Megaplex (2000) Courtesy of Disney+ĭisney Channel Original Movies entered their Golden Age in the late nineties, with such honorable mentions as The Luck of the Irish and Smart House, but it’s Phantom of the Megaplex that combines great storytelling with that highly pleasurable nostalgia kick. What will Josie do? With a supporting cast featuring David Arquette and Molly Shannon, this is essential viewing for anyone with a heart. Trouble arises when she falls for her handsome English teacher. Our hapless protagonist Josie Geller goes undercover at a local high school to chronicle the secret lives of the students. ![]() What is this movie doing on Disney+? Once you get over the surprise of spotting a rom-com on the popular animated platform, you can dive into this Drew Barrymore classic. While it didn’t receive the same adulation as Midler’s iconic turns in The First Wives Club or Hocus Pocus, Big Business never feels bad about being a feel-good movie, and thirty-four years later, it is more than ready for a musical adaptation, don’t you think? Never Been Kissed (1999) Courtesy of Disney+ This lighthearted comedy starring Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin – each playing two roles – tackles the age-old debate of nature vs nurture. Twins mismatched at birth? A modern take on Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors? Yes, please. This adventure film doesn’t get the same attention as Foster’s turn in Freaky Friday, but it’s certainly worth checking out. With Bette Davis sporting an evil black beret, what could possibly go wrong? Candleshoe (1977) Courtesy of Disney+Ī hunt for treasure on a lush English estate, need I say more? This star-studded cast features a young Jodie Foster, David Niven, and – in her final film role – Helen Hayes, a.k.a. ![]() Although less well-received than the original, the baddies in this one alone make up for it. Return from Witch Mountain (1978) Courtesy of Disney+Ī sequel to the immensely dark and popular Escape to Witch Mountain, this entry finds our young witches – Tia and Tony – in San Francisco as they evade the evil grasps of two-time Academy Award winner Bette Davis and Hammer Horror legend Christopher Lee. ![]() Let’s check out these certified gems that you can stream right now. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterestįrom Marvel to Star Wars to The Simpsons, Disney+ has its hands full with mega-successful franchises, which means some really great movies can get lost in the shuffle. ![]()
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