Platypus Got "Dance Magic"

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Over the past few years, my wife an I have been sharing books, movies, and music that meant a lot to us when we were growing up. On my wife's end, that means "Anne of Green Gables" and anything by E. Nesbit. For me, that means cult classic eighties and early nineties fantasy movies. A few of my favorites that we've viewed so far:

"Labyrinth"
"The Dark Crystal"
"The Princess Bride" (a shared favorite)
"Willow"

Still on the list is "The Neverending Story." If there's anything we're missing, feel free to chime in.

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