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The Lorax - Arbor Day Review (in Rhyme)
Cat in the Hat? Grinch? Watch out. He's coming for you!
Seemingly innocent, and colorful, too,
what this story unpacks may surprise you.
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- Apr 22
- 26 min
Princess Mononoke - Earth Day Review
Never straying from Hayao Miyazaki's trademark wonders despite its bloodshed, what sprouted from beneath its surface more than bears fruit.
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- Apr 7
- 21 min
The Sandlot - 30th Anniversary Review
With its simplicity and glories of childhood's summer adventures, this baseball classic grew into a legend. Let's take a look and see how.
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- Apr 6
- 15 min
SHAZAM! Fury of the Gods
The Big Red Cheese and his superpowered family are back and at 'em to face magical foes…only this time, the humor and depth are nigh missed.
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- Mar 13
- 5 min
95th Oscars Recap
From animal cameos to history being made among new and returning stars alike, what snubs and surprises awaited us at the Oscars for 2022?
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- Feb 26
- 14 min
Dead Man Walking
Sister Helen Prejean's counsels with death-row inmates shone brightly in life. In film,Tim Robbins brought it to life with stunning results.
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- Feb 12
- 12 min
Groundhog Day - 30th Anniversary Review
Groundhog Day, the holiday, is a quaint tradition. Groundhog Day, the movie, synonymized it with time loops. How did it strike such a chord?
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- Feb 3
- 17 min
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey - 30th Anniversary Review
Before Disney banked on its live action remakes, we had its (2nd) take on Sheila Burnford’s classic. Yet, what it offers makes it special.
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- Jan 29
- 30 min
Avatar: The Way of Water
James Cameron finally returns to Pandora with Avatar's long-awaited sequel, which explores its seas. Was its 13-year germination worth it?
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- Jan 11
- 5 min
80th Golden Globe Awards Recap
At its 80th outing, what new triumphs emerged at the Golden Globes for the best of 2022?
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- Jan 8
- 17 min
Song of the South - Review, Part II
Despite its innocent tone, Song of the South’s ethnic portrayals contributed to its long-lasting controversy. Is its reputation justified?
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- Jan 6
- 23 min
A Christmas Story Christmas - Epiphany Review
Ralphie Parker, now an adult, sought the perfect Christmas. Is this sequel to the original classic a trip through memory lane worth taking?
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- Jan 1
- 15 min
Song of the South - Review, Part I
Is this one of the most racist films Disney ever made? Or would its childlike and oral wonders beg to differ? Only one way to find out…
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- Dec 25, 2022
- 21 min
The Muppet Christmas Carol - Christmas Review
After Jim Henson's death, the Muppets' take on Charles Dickens' yuletide classic set their legacy ablaze and become a classic itself. How?
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- Dec 17, 2022
- 16 min
Strange World
Tepid box office reports and LGBTQ-wary controversy hounded this film. What I saw in its characters and world-building may argue otherwise.
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- Dec 16, 2022
- 17 min
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The king is dead, long live the queen! Consequently, does this make or break Black Panther's followup after Chadwick Boseman's tragic death?
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- Nov 27, 2022
- 16 min
Elvis (2022)
Known primarily for his glitzy approach in filmmaking, had Baz Luhrmann done wonders with the story of the King of Rock and Roll?
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- Nov 9, 2022
- 19 min
Avatar (2009), Part II - Adults Only
I’ll admit it: for all its visual splendor, Avatar didn’t really click with me. But the reason why isn’t what you’d think. Confessing time…
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- Nov 6, 2022
- 13 min
Avatar (2009), Part I
When it came out in 2009, its 3d visuals and expansive world-building swept people off their feet. Does it make this a masterpiece? Well...
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- Jul 29, 2022
- 16 min
Lightyear
After four Toy Stories and his own TV show, Buzz Lightyear finally gets his own movie! But how prepared is it to go to infinity and beyond?
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