Disney
This physical reimagining of Moana doesn’t tarnish the 2016 film’s legacy, and Hamilton director Thomas Kail has made his near shot-for-shot remake almost as endearing as the original.
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Hoppers, Disney/Pixar’s latest, is an absolutely shining example of sharing stories that allow room for creativity, diversity, action, and a ton of heart.
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Bubblier than a glass of champagne, often howlingly funny, and altogether sweet, Freakier Friday gives you warmth and happiness, and you can’t fault it for that.
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A throwback movie that pleases on every level, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a positive, encouraging entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Moana 2 is what happens when you love the idea of something but forget what made it special and meaningful. Where Moana eagerly reached out to you and made sure your hand was clutched before running away on an adventure of self-discovery, Moana 2 takes us on an odyssey into myth and legend without bothering […]
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To celebrate the Mouse House’s 100th anniversary, Wish takes us back to the beginning: the origin story of how we “Wish Upon a Star” and all that came after. Even though it bears its own story, music, and mythology, Wish asks us to play a game of “Spot the Reference” through overt and subtle nods […]
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Fans of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland or Disney World will be well-satisfied with this new cinematic iteration of the famed theme park staple brought to life. Haunted Mansion is a charmer, with easily-digestible and smooth characters and characterizations propelling us through this ride. The other side of it is that it’s entirely formulaic, its machinations […]
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The Little Mermaid has always been both a good memory and problematic for me. It was a good memory because of the people I watched it with and the Howard Ashman/Alan Menken songs we wouldn’t stop singing for years. Problematic because, well, the film’s “change everything you are to get the boy” message isn’t exactly […]
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Author’s note: There’s something weirdly awesome and kinda nuts about watching a screener of a movie called Hellraiser and seeing a “Property of Disney” watermark pop up every now and again. Welcome to the new Hellraiser, a surprising revival and reboot of this 35-year-old film series. Like the ten films before it, Hellraiser is based […]
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Right away, Jungle Cruise throws you off with an altered Magic Kingdom logo underscored with a repeated E-G-B-E-B-G note sequence which suddenly becomes all too familiar once more instrumentation is added. Then you find yourself wondering, “What the hell is Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’ doing as the musical score of a Disney flick?!” Everything about […]
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