I teach at USC. I have a big class of 360 kids, only about a fifth of whom are film majors. I don't just show the Hollywood blockbusters. I show independent films, foreign films, documentaries.

Beauty and the Beast became the first animated feature ever nominated for best picture.

Everyone is looking for the sure thing. They are looking to hedge their bet. They think the way to do that is to go with a proven quantity, a remake of something you have already seen. That is their mindset.

Dumbo... makes me cry. Every single time and in the exact same spot. I just have a special affection for Dumbo.

I had the great good fortune to interview Peggy Lee. Her memories of working with Walt Disney and his team were warm and upbeat.

Audiences deserve better.

I think the people who are making Christmas-themed movies today feel that people are more cynical about Christmas. There's more of an edge.