Brom Bones First Impression: He races through town on a horse (foreshadowing) terrorizing the townspeople, but evoking laughs from his friends. He pops the top on a keg so they all can drink, but also makes sure the dogs and horses get a taste. Talk about a Save the Cat/Pet the Dog moment. One gets the impression that, in this village where how well you can run a farm is valued, Brom is top of the pops. How much consideration he has for the fellows around him is variable though. Appearance: He’s got the sinewy biceps of Gaston and the silky voice of Bing Crosby and the lantern jaw of…
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Analyzing the Disney Villains: Ichabod Crane (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad)
ICHABOD CRANE Origin: The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad (1949) Yep. Bet you’re as surprised as I was when I realized it. Here we have an unusual case of a protagonist who’s not the hero and an antagonist who’s not the villain. Although by the end, neither is much changed (more on that later). Even though this is a half-hour short, and not one of Disney’s best, I thought this character warranted further exploration. If for nothing else than to open some minds. I might be right, I might be wrong. But at least I get you thinking. Motivation: At first, Crane seems obsessed with food. His first malevolent…
