I was moved to return to this blog after an excruciatingly-long absence after reading a very thought-provoking article over at ScreenRant about the latest Star Wars movie, Rogue One. SPOILERS IN BOTH THE SCREENRANT ARTICLE…
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As Promised, My SPOILER-FREE Review of The Force Awakens
You know the phrase, “if only I’d known then what I know now”? Well, I can honestly say that watching The Force Awakens is like rediscovering A New Hope all over again.
The Story Continues
I deliberately waited until today to post about the newest Star Wars trailer, mostly because I figured I was just getting caught up in the tidal wave of nostalgia that everyone else is flailing in.…
Just A Peek, For Fun!
I found a lovely new animated poster today for Into the Woods. Sure, it’s kind of gimmicky, but….
Is It Time to Ask for More from Animation?
This afternoon I finally bit the bullet and went out to the theater to see Disney’s latest animated film, Frozen. I knew a lot of my friends (many of whom do not have children, it…
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An Epiphany About Bambi’s Mother (and Other Notable Deaths by Disney)
I think I’ve finally answered that nagging question that runs through my brain from time to time, namely: why is it that so many Disney characters have dead family members? If these are fairy tales…
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Wreck-It Ralph: A Sweet Treat Rather Than An Animated Wreck
Dinosaur. Treasure Planet. Brother Bear. Home On The Range. Mostly forgettable films from the House of Mouse. I’m a huge Disney fan (not to mention a parent of three), and I didn’t even bother watching…
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Cars 2 and the Future of Movie Reviews
Over the past week, I have read two absolutely scathing reviews of Cars 2: one of which claimed the movie was setting Mater up as a terrible role model for children, and another which went…