In the Heights, the first in a slew of musicals this year, arrived this past week in theaters and on HBO Max. Its arrival helped create the first genuinely competitive box office in nearly a …
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Zack Snyder is once again here to save cinema with Netflix’s Army of the Dead. Snyder’s return to the zombie genre is flawed but fun, although Brennan and I disagree on how much of either it …
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After her introduction nearly halfway into the film, the nanny in One Hundred and One Dalmatians is likened to a dog by our narrator and protagonist Pongo. Usually a denigrating term — calling someone a dog …
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With nothing to do on a Tuesday afternoon in the land of quarantine, I sat down to watch A Goofy Movie (1995) to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It’s always been a favorite of mine, if for no …
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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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‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Is The Fantasy Version of ‘The Fast and The Furious’
by Olaf Lesniakby Olaf LesniakIt was merely five years ago when the one-and-done Maleficent arrived in theaters to great box office success. But outside of financial statements, the film didn’t make an impact and has been long forgotten ever since. …
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If you’ve seen someone on the internet hate on the live-action Disney remakes raise your hand in the air. Yes, at this point we’re all familiar with the criticism, and for reasons many of us …
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The Walt Disney Company is taking over. After years of buy-outs, merchandising, and undermining, the company is ready to strike. The Disney Conspiracy goes deep, but how deep does it go? All the way, that’s …
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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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On November 18th, 1928, Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie premiered at the Broadway Theater in New York. This short was one of the first fully synchronized sound cartoons, though that’s not the only reason why it’s …
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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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Avengers: Infinity War broke record after record like seemingly every giant blockbuster does these days. Only five months into the year and Disney already has two spots at the top of the highest grossing films …
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No, this isn’t one of those clickbait articles trying to steal your attention by coming up with the craziest title in the world. The Last Warrior is a weird case of what happens when Disney has …