The Lion King

The Lion King

by | Sep 8, 2019 | 1990s, Reviews, The Story Of...

Earlier this year, Disney released their CGI remake of The Lion King. This fall, they will re-release their 1994 Sega Genesis adaptation of the film. It will be part of a package which also includes the Aladdin video game (as mentioned in last week’s post).  For those...
Aladdin on the Sega Genesis

Aladdin on the Sega Genesis

by | Sep 2, 2019 | 1990s, The Story Of...

If I were to stumble across a magic lamp, say in the Cave of Wonders, and if that lamp were to contain a genie who promised to grant me three wishes, at least one of those wishes would be for Disney to re-release their 1993 classic video game Aladdin.  On September 1,...
The Cabinet of Curiosities: Moondust

The Cabinet of Curiosities: Moondust

by | Aug 18, 2019 | 1980s, Reviews, The Story Of...

In 1978, Brian Eno released the album Ambient 1: Music for Airports. It remains a landmark in the world of ambient music, a genre which said was, “as ignorable as it was interesting” and which was intended to “induce calm and a space to think.” The music was quiet,...