What I learned from The Firebird (Disney, Fantasia 2000). it has made me think a lot about my journey with invisible illness and navigating a “new normal.” Since that last concept has become so universal with the pandemic, I thought now was the perfect time to write about what I learned from this beautiful short.
Category: movie reviews
Harry Potter and the Deathly Pandemic
In times of great uncertainty and fear, I always turn to the good book. I am talking, of course, about Harry Potter. I’ve been meaning to write… Read more “Harry Potter and the Deathly Pandemic”
The Spoonie Experiment Reviews: FernGully
Hey guys, today we’re doing a little throwback Tuesday and looking at one of the quintessential 90’s movies: FernGully. FernGully has some obvious applications to illnesses like… Read more “The Spoonie Experiment Reviews: FernGully”
The Spoonie Experiment Reviews: Finding Neverland
One interesting example of illness in the media is Finding Neverland. While it does contain a lot of cliches, such as the “ailing angel” and the “cough… Read more “The Spoonie Experiment Reviews: Finding Neverland”
Seeing Invisible Illness in Modern Storytelling
Illness is portrayed in many modern stories, and most often, the illness is invisible. This allows for the hero or heroine to remain beautiful – something our… Read more “Seeing Invisible Illness in Modern Storytelling”
