The New ‘Willow’ Series Is A Super-Fun Fantasy Throwback
Warwick Davis returns alongside a charming young cast in the fun Disney+ sequel to Ron Howard’s 1988 fantasy film. Read More
November 30, 2022
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‘Strange World’ Explores the Familiar By Way of the Unknown
Fathers and sons are a steady source of both conflict and redemption, no matter what world you're on. Read More
November 22, 2022
Disney and the Movie Theater Monopoly of Madness
Why does Disney's vice grip on movie theaters feel so threatening these days? Read More
May 30, 2022
The Best Disney Animated Sequel is ‘The Lion King 1½’
Look, you need to teach kids about postmodern meta-comedy eventually. Read More
March 28, 2022
How Sound Mixing Solidifies the Cultural Takeover of ‘Encanto’
We chat with Alvin Wee about the art he supplies as the 'Encanto' score mixer and how tiny variations culminate… Read More
February 23, 2022
The Cinematic Life (and Death) of Robin Hood: How Realism Kills Legends
"Rob? That's a naughty word. We never rob. We just sort of borrow a bit from those who can afford… Read More
July 19, 2021
‘Black Widow’ Kicks Off Marvel’s Phase Four with Action and Heart Aplenty
Surprising exactly no one, Florence Pugh steals the show. Read More
June 29, 2021
The Movies That Made: ‘Cruella’
These are the movies that either directly inspired or paved the way for the live-action Disney Villain origin story. Read More
May 29, 2021
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Soars
It may be mere content, but Disney's latest is stunningly rendered all the same. Read More
March 1, 2021