Since the beginning of history, writers have looked to the past to inspire them. The problem with this perspective is that when history fades into myth, the real person and the real story are often …
Disney Movies
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Onward, a movie I had no expectations for, but I went to see it anyway because it comes from Pixar. It turned out to be a great decision for two reasons: there’s a hilarious short …
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Retrospectives
‘The Little Mermaid’ Was a Big Splash, Saving Disney Animation From a Shipwreck
by Steven Ruizby Steven RuizIt’s safe to say that The Little Mermaid is a monumental accomplishment for Disney and its animation studio. The film began a new collection of films in what is now known as the Disney Renaissance …
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I love going to the movies. But there is one genre that I will not touch with a ten-foot pole. I will not see horror movies, especially around Halloween. I have an active imagination that …
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blink-182 is one of the most prolific punk rock bands of recent years (the 90s are recent — fight me). They emerged on the scene in the 1990s and have managed to stay relevant throughout …
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I never expected Dumbo to ever appear on the roster of Disney’s live-action remakes rolling out since 2010. Like so many, I questioned this decision. The announcement that Tim Burton would be directing only added …
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When it comes to classic fairy tale romance, Disney is king. But they’ve shown there’s more to love than princesses falling for princes. Some of their greatest love stories come from forgotten places, so we’re …
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It’s easy to dismiss Sleeping Beauty as your average princess-centered Disney film. Its plot bears many surface similarities to Snow White, mainly the slumbering royalty awoken by a kiss. What saves Sleeping Beauty from being …
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Take the nostalgia goggles off and the original Mary Poppins still holds up as a perfect musical. Its music and characters are nothing short of iconic. The idea of making a sequel five decades later …
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I’ve always had a soft spot for Tchaikovsky’s perennial ballet The Nutcracker. This is mainly due to my introduction through Disney’s Fantasia, one of my favorite movies of all time. So when Disney announced they …
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Retrospectives
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ – Why I Don’t Like it as Much as Everyone Else
by Steven Ruizby Steven RuizToday marks the 25th anniversary of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! It’s everyone’s favorite Halloween/Christmas movie to watch on either or both holidays! Freeform even puts it on both their Halloween and Christmas themed …
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Welcome back to our rankings of every Disney live-action remake from the 90’s to now! Click here if you want to see the list so far. And now, on to our Top 5! #5: Pete’s …
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Whether you love it or not, Disney’s been on a roll with their latest formula. Take a beloved movie from the past, and give it a star-studded, real world, modern update. They’re not the first …
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Over the years Disney has produced 76 feature films between both Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. Those films have introduced countless lovable characters that have captured the hearts of everyone in one way or another. …
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The lead up to the release of Incredibles 2 wasn’t easy. Because of its delays in the foreign markets due to its coincidence with the World Cup, I’ve heard a few opinions on the movie …
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Reviews
The Curse of the Black Pearl 15 Years Later: What’s the Next Disney Ride that Deserves a Movie?
by Lance Heardby Lance HeardOn the anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), we address a familiar question. Which should come first, the Disney movie or the Disney Park attraction? July 9th marks 15 …
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Incredibles 2 has leapt the record for best animated opening of all time in a single bound. While watching the movie myself (and its predecessor the day before), I came upon a sudden revelation. The Incredibles …
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You may know Holes (2003) as the simple tale of Stanley Yelnats III and his run of bad luck that puts him in Camp Green Lake. In truth, Holes covers a wide range of topics …
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Think about this question: when was the last time you saw a G-rated movie? Let me ask a better question: when was the last time you actually wanted to see a G-rated movie? Your kids …
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Disney recently announced all the movies they plan to release in the next five years. I counted nearly twenty live-action remakes that have a release date or at least planned. Among those are live-action remakes …
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Disney has announced a large slate of live action remakes to their beloved animated properties to be released within the next few years. Although Alice in Wonderland was released in 2010, the trend started in …