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Elemental
This is just your everyday romantic comedy with dazzling animation, right? I thought so, too, but it turns out it's the tip of the iceberg.
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- Jul 4
- 13 min
Ben and Me - 4th of July Review
What happens when you pair up Benjamin Franklin with an articulate mouse in a Disney cartoon? Honestly, a lot more than you would imagine.
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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 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 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 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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- Oct 31, 2022
- 32 min
So Weird - Season 3 / Series Recap
After 2 seasons of spooky beauty, what did So Weird end on in its 3rd season? A new female lead and a lighter tone. It can’t be good…can it?
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bchismire
- 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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- Apr 24, 2022
- 17 min
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Musical
As the book, it's a classic. As a Disney film, it's an underrated classic. As a musical on stage? What I saw of it you may find bewitching!
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bchismire
- Apr 3, 2022
- 26 min
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Disney and Victor Hugo's Hunchback of Notre Dame. Sounds like they'd never mesh well together, right? My, oh my, are you in for a surprise!
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bchismire
- Feb 9, 2022
- 5 min
Thoughts on 2021-2022 Oscar Nominations
It's finally here! The Oscar nominations recognizing the best of 2021! Did your favorites make the list?
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- Dec 9, 2021
- 13 min
Encanto
With rich music, energy, characters, and a nice message, had Disney performed another rewarding magic trick with a family blessed with them?
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- Oct 31, 2021
- 21 min
So Weird - Season 2 - Halloween Review
Fi’s discoveries of the paranormal continue, and like many good follow-ups, they came back bigger and better than ever! Hop in and see why.
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- Jul 8, 2021
- 14 min
Luca
It may not be high up on Pixar’s totem pole like its other hits. But mamma mia! There might be more to this movie to make it come so close.
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- May 3, 2021
- 14 min
South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut - ADULTS ONLY
Based on the hit TV show, how well did this movie fare at a time when animated musicals were in their prime?
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bchismire
- Mar 28, 2021
- 12 min
Raya and the Last Dragon
After 2020, the genius of its world, characters, message, and even timing may have helped Disney play its creative cards right once again.
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- Jan 24, 2021
- 11 min
RocketMan (1997) - Guilty Pleasure
Its story of the first Mars expedition feels shallow, and it’s...held aloft by Harland Williams and his sense of humor? How’s that possible?
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- Jan 17, 2021
- 15 min
MouseHunt - Guilty Pleasure
Nathan Lane and Lee Evans chasing down a mouse. Sounds like a promising recipe for comedic slapstick...depending on where its footing lies.
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- Oct 30, 2020
- 14 min
So Weird - Season 1 - Halloween Review
One of the eeriest yet most beloved shows ever made by Disney. What did it accomplish to earn it such a hardcore following over the years?
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- Sep 26, 2020
- 16 min
Mulan (2020)
Let's get down to business and critique this flick. Built up, praised, and laughed at, does this remake click?
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