A prequel that’s full of pure imagination. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” has been labeled one of Roald Dahl’s most celebrated books, which transitioned into two film versions. One was the classic […]
Wonka
Candy Cane Lane
Eddie Murphy’s holiday comedy is pa-rum dumb dumb dumb. Eddie Murphy can get himself back together, as demonstrated in “Dolemite is My Name” and “Coming 2 America,” but this year, he didn’t […]
The Boy and the Heron
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 […]
Genie
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 […]
Wish
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 […]
Trolls Band Together
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 […]
Elf
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,” […]
The Marvels
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 […]
The Nightmare Before Christmas: 30th Anniversary
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 […]
El Conde
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 […]
