Frozen 2 provides a meaningful new story without feeling forced or contrived. Though the sequel was inevitable after the success of the first movie, the filmmakers did not rest on the laurels of the first film and created an elevated story. They succeeded in crafting a tale that feels additive to the world of Frozen…
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What do you want to accomplish when you sit down for a movie like Toy Story 4? For me, I hope to reconnect with characters and a world that I already know and love, while finding new layers that make the whole thing fresh. Toy Story 4 delivered on this lofty goal. The movie was…
Continue reading →Like any true 90’s kid, I grew up watching the Aladdin movie on repeat. I was six when the movie came out and I still remember watching it in the theaters. From then on I was obsessed. I had enough Princess Jasmine dolls to form a small army. I had the Aladdin soundtrack and listened…
Continue reading →Disney princesses are a cornerstone of Disney tradition and these fierce ladies are full of words of wisdom. For some of us, Disney princesses were our heroines growing up whether we sang along to their songs, dressed up like them, or were overjoyed to meet them in the Disney parks! The Disney magic carries on…
Continue reading →Our beloved Mary Poppins flies back into theaters in Mary Poppins Returns this holiday season. The film is a return to the magical world of Cherry Tree Lane and this alone should make you want to see the film. Utilizing the beats of the original film, the filmmakers have created a fun filled musical featuring…
Continue reading →While everyone is raving about the deal between Disney and Fox as a potential Netflix competitor, there are some other fun implications from the acquisition. Fox has created so many classics over the years that are feel good films that will fit perfectly alongside the Disney library. Briefly let me explain the aspects to this…
Continue reading →“The Good Dinosaur” presents a beautiful film that is visually advanced beyond any animation we have seen to date. The story focuses on a young dinosaur named Arlo who grows from being the runt of the litter to the hero of the family. The visuals raise the Pixar standards, creating a realistic world that the…
Continue reading →The Disney Dose podcast is joined by Don Hahn. During his years working for the Walt Disney Company, Don has worked as an animator, author, and producer on projects ranging from Lion King and the Disney Nature films to “Nightmare Before Christmas” and the upcoming live action “Beauty the Beast” movie. He recently wrote a new book called Before Ever After:…
Continue reading →Disney’s new movie Tomorrowland is released this weekend. The movie celebrates the optimistic spirit of Walt Disney embodying his quote,”many of the things that seems impossible now, will become realities tomorrow.” In our world where we are constantly blasted with negative messages and the doomsday speech, Disney’s new movie Tomorrowland proves that we control our…
Continue reading →The new Cinderella is a fantastic retelling of the classic fairytale that closely resembles the animated version, while still adding more depth and beauty to the story than ever before. Here are the top nine reasons that you should go see the new version of Disney’s Cinderella. 9 Reasons to See Cinderella Incredible World is Believable The visual…
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