The cute cartoon Pinocchio only has to wish upon a star for all of his dreams to come true. His dad is picturesque; the naughty Fox and Cat cause all of his problems; and a fashionable bug suggests he not be too mischievous. A pretty good blue fairy crowns the cast of the popular version of this beloved children’s fairy tale (grown-ups don’t tell lies, aren’t ever lazy or disrespectful and never desire a life of idle pleasure, a life free from tiresome lessons on greed and gluttony... whic...

By Ron GilbertWhen I heard the song,” When you wish Upon a Star”, originally sung by Jiminy Cricket, who serves as the official conscience for Pinocchio in the classic Disney film, in the opening frames of this film ,Woody had me. That pulled in memories of my childhood and the hopes and dreams we wish for. Woody Allen is sort of a Jiminy Cricket as a director. He makes you laugh and cry and connects you in a very special way. You can find happiness in this crazy world if you believe in fai...

You will meet a Tall Dark Stranger the film fulfills that promise By Ron Gilbert When I heard the  song,” When you wish Upon a Star”, originally sung by Jiminy Cricket, who serves as the official conscience for Pinocchio in the classic Disney film, in the opening frames of this film ,Woody had me. That pulled in memories of my childhood and the hopes and dreams we wish for. Woody Allen is sort of a Jiminy Cricket as a director. He makes you laugh and cry and connects you ...