Tag: Disney

  • Mulan, The New Mutants – 3

    While Mulan should have come out in theaters – it’s probably worth a stream, meanwhile this review thinks The New Mutants shouldn’t have come out at all. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Mulan Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s “Mulan,” in which a fearless…

  • Ming-Na Wen Interview

    Bringing out this interview with Ming-Na Wen from the archives in preparation for the 2020 release of Mulan on Disney+. Filmed at the Entertainment Weekly 2018 Comic-Con Bash. Little did I know at the time how relevant her answer about Star Wars would be. Her episode of The Mandalorian was somehow one of my favorites…

  • Hamilton, The Truth

    Now is your shot to see Hamilton closer than ever before, and for much cheaper. Also French actresses are out in force in The Truth. More about Hamilton Just in time for the Fourth of July weekend, it’s Hamilton on Disney Plus! Featuring the original cast of Daveed Diggs, Jonathan Groff, Leslie Odom Jr, Phillipa…

  • Artemis Fowl, 7500, Babyteeth

    “Artemis Fowl” is foul, “7500” is stuck in the past, and “Babyteeth” will rattle you. More about Artemis Fowl Considering the amount of talent in “Artemis Fowl” on Disney+, the decent source material, and the big budget, it’s kind of amazing how badly they botched it up. Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Judi Dench, Josh Gad,…

  • Review: Frozen 2, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and The Report

    “Frozen 2” fails to melt hearts the same way as its smash hit predecessor, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is more like an okay day that leans too much on an audience being familiar with its source material, and “The Report” is some heavy political fodder about ineffective government inquiries at probably the wrong…

  • Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Zombieland: Double Tap

    Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Zombieland: Double Tap

    Double sequel week! Both “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”  and “Zombieland: Double Tap” are inferior to their predecessors. This all begs the question: Can we not just stop with the unnecessary sequels please?!  More about Maleficent: Mistress of Evil “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” is about on par with the first, meaning mediocre when it’s at its…

  • The Lion King (2019)

    This week brings the 2019 remake of “The Lion King” which was one of the most unnecessary things I’ve ever seen. Since it’s so close to the original I take a super in depth look at why this remake is a failure (but a failure that will unfortunately probably make ridiculous amounts of money). ​”The…

  • Review: Disney Nature’s Penguins

    Steve the penguin is the hero we deserve with this week’s “Disney Nature’s Penguins” documentary. ​I am a sucker for a nature doc and “Disney Nature’s Penguins” is no exception. Narrated by Ed Helms, the film follows Steve the penguin during his trials and tribulations as he navigates the world and responsibilities of having to…

  • Review: Dumbo and The Beach Bum

    This week brings the Tim Burton disaster “Dumbo” and the equally disappointing “The Beach Bum.” Why Disney decided to allow the remake of “Dumbo” I will never know. Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, Michael Keaton, and Alan Arkin star. ​Then there’s the self indulgent madness trip that is “The Beach Bum” Matthew McConaughey, Isla…

  • Mary Poppins Returns, Aquaman, Bumblebee

    Let’s take a look at three of the films vying for your Christmas holiday box office dollars with “Mary Poppins Returns” “Aquaman” and “Bumblebee.”While Emily Blunt delivers a spoonful of sugar in “Mary Poppins Returns” there’s something still off-putting about the medicine the film delivers. In spite of a supporting cast of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl…