‘The Great Lillian Hall’ Review: A Star Is Fading

‘The Great Lillian Hall’ Review: A Star Is Fading

“The Great Lillian Hall” is not afraid to embrace its classicism; had it been made in the 1940s, it would have starred Bette Davis. Like many of the best golden-age melodramas, this HBO film fully commits to both unabashed emotion and a complicated female lead, a role filled by Jessica Lange with a finely tuned … Read more

Iconic river shown at start of Disney movies ID’d as tranquil spot out West linked to Walt’s wife Lillian

Iconic river shown at start of Disney movies ID’d as tranquil spot out West linked to Walt’s wife Lillian

The tranquil river shown at the start of every Disney movie released between 2006-2011 has been identified — and it lies on the border between Idaho and Washington. The area was of special significance to Walt Disney, according to the Daily Mail. During those five years, a CGI intro showed a glowing star shining in … Read more