![]() ![]() And if it's been a while since you've seen the film, take comfort in the fact that everything holds up, from the rain-smudged, gritty charm of its Oregon setting to the loose, chatty friendship between the gang. Even today, calling yourself a "Goonie" is like a secret password to an all-ages underground clubhouse (the fandom is intense). Related content: Free Willy's Jason James Richterĭespite its big budget credentials (screenplay by Chris Columbus, story by Steven Spielberg, direction by Richard Donner), The Goonies has always felt somehow… indie, like a secret shared between you and your BFFs. Where to watch Free Willy: Amazon Prime VideoĬast: Jason James Richter, Michael Madsen, Lori Petty Not to mention the casting is another stunt in itself… like, how did Michael Madsen, fresh off Reservoir Dogs, end up here? On a truth-is-stranger-than-fiction note, the "whale actor" Keiko has a seriously dramatic life story of his own, filled with a ton of heartbreaking (and heartwarming) ups and downs. Entertaining, heart-warming, and thrilling, it really hits that family entertainment sweet spot. Casting serious doubts on the ethics of aquariums and using sea mammals as entertainment LONG before Blackfish, the story of Willy the orca will have the animal lovers in your house on the edge of their seats. This one takes the "kid saves animal from certain death" trope to its furthest (and largest) extreme. ![]() If you've already seen Free Willy, congrats - you're the answer to the "tell us you were an '80s kid without telling us" meme. Where to watch Eloise at the Plaza: Amazon Prime VideoĬast: Julie Andrews, Jeffrey Tambor, Sofia Vassilieva, Christine Baranski ![]() Bonus tip for said parents: If you're in the New York City area, you can visit the actual Plaza Hotel (it looks just like the book!) and see portraits of Eloise, plus there's a shop full of dahling little souvenirs. Fun, fun, fun! Besides repeating things three times, Eloise also has an absentee mother who travels 365 days a year, leaving her nanny (Mary Poppins in grandma mode, Julie Andrews) to take charge.Įloise at the Plaza is perfect for the younger set - especially those who tire of their suburban surroundings and long for big city sophistication, total freedom, and a reprieve from their pesky parents. Eloise, if you don't know, was the star of the strangely sophisticated, '50s/'60s-era children's book series about a girl who lives full-time in the fawncy Plaza Hotel, treating it like her own personal playground. If Eloise sprung to life from the pages of her books, you can bet she would look a lot like 10-year-old Sofia Vassilieva's portrayal of the spunky heroine. ![]()
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