“STITCH” ING TOGETHER A BETTER DISNEY REMAKE In 2002, Walt Disney Animation Studios released Lilo & Stitch, an original animated feature directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois. Featuring the voice talents of Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere, David Ogden Stiers, Kevin McDonald, Ving Rhames, Jason Scott Lee,Continue Reading
GOOFY FUN, BLOCKY MAYHEM, AND AN UNEVEN ADVENTURE Everyone was a kid once, and most of us can trace our childhoods through the toys, games, and colorful brands that filled those early years, from toddler favorites to teenage obsessions. These products stick with us, becoming nostalgic touchstones we carryContinue Reading
NO BULL ABOUT IT… With dozens of films released each year, one genre that often gets overlooked amid the flashier releases, action, comedy, drama, animation, is the faith-based film. These movies, typically rooted in Christianity, center on individuals or communities facing profound personal struggles that test their beliefs. WhileContinue Reading
ONE LAST MISSION… THAT I ACCEPT!!! “Our lives are the sum of our choices.” Those words echo throughout the high-octane adventure that is Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (originally titled Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part One), the seventh entry in the long-running action spy series. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie,Continue Reading
TO DANCE WITH THE DEVIL… When looking at the next generation of up-and-coming film directors in Hollywood, one cannot overlook the brilliance and thoughtful craftsmanship of Ryan Coogler. After beginning his career with four short films, Coogler made his feature debut with Fruitvale Station in 2013, a film thatContinue Reading
A DULL AND BLEEDING HEART Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is a celebrated holiday observed annually on February 14th. Originally rooted in the Christian tradition as a feast day honoring a martyred figure named Valentine, the occasion has since evolvedContinue Reading
“MAYBE WE CAN BE THE ONES THAT ARE COMING” With 2025 already in full swing, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has begun rolling out its trio of feature film entries for the year, starting with Captain America: Brave New World. Directed by Julius Onah, the film stars Anthony Mackie, HarrisonContinue Reading
QUESTION EVERYTHING There have been many famous Hollywood movie studios, with some dating all the way back to golden age of cinema storytelling. While powerhouse studios like Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Walt Disney Studios have dominated the film landscape for decades, new studios have started to emerge fromContinue Reading
ORPHAN. OUTSIDER. KING. In 2019, Walt Disney Studios released The Lion King, a photorealistic animated remake of their beloved 1994 classic. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film featured an all-star voice cast, including Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and James Earl Jones. It retoldContinue Reading
ANOTHER DISMAL SUPERHERO FAILURE Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has certainly had a rocky journey, aiming to expand upon various Marvel Comics characters tied to the iconic web-slinging hero—Spider-Man—without actually including him in these features. It’s an ambitious concept: building a cinematic universe centered around Spider-Man’s villains and side characters, whileContinue Reading
