If this is Hayao Miyazaki’s final film, then it’s a masterpiece that soars high. Hayao Miyazaki is the Japanese filmmaker who has made a name for himself in the animation world. “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” “Princess Mononoke,” “Spirited… Read More ›
This corny holiday flick is able to grant some laughs and some touching moments. “Genie” is the made-for-Peacock remake of the 1991 British made-for-TV movie “Bernard and the Genie,” and both these films were written by Richard Curtis, whose other… Read More ›
When you wish upon a star, you know where you are. 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney’s impact on the world. It began in 1923 when he created the animated/live-action short film series called “Alice Comedies,” which was… Read More ›
This pop star nostalgic sequel cuts its hair too short. “Trolls Band Together” is supposed to serve as a throwback for Justin Timberlake, back when he was part of the boy band N*Sync until 2002. Then finally, after all these… Read More ›
After 20 years, it still spreads Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear. Before you brats indulged yourselves with “Daddy’s Home” and before you dancers had a ball with “Spirited,” I was introduced to Will Ferrell’s comedy talents… Read More ›
A not so Marvelous movie. “The Marvels” pertains to the three female lead characters Carol Danvers A.K.A Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), her biggest fan Kamala Khan-A.K.A. Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani), and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), the daughter of Carol’s old… Read More ›
This stop-motion holiday merger turns 30 and still has magic in the air. In 1993, Disney’s very own Touchstone Pictures released the stop-motion animated musical “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” and within the 30 years, it has been a holiday favorite… Read More ›
This vampire satire drinks some fresh blood. “El Conde” is the third vampire movie I have seen this year, after the charming “Renfield” and the boring “Last Voyage of the Demeter.” I’ve seen vampires in the forms of Tom Cruise… Read More ›
Rosario Dawson uses the force with attitude and style. Ahsoka Tano is the former Jedi Padawan and apprentice to Anakin Skywalker. You know, before he went to the Dark Side and became Darth Vader. She was made for the “Star… Read More ›
Now these turtles are teenagers! This is coming from a film critic, who never grew up on “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” but still knows they’re all named after famous painters. There’s Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael. They live in the… Read More ›