People often dismiss horror movies as nothing more than jump scares and gore, but I think that’s selling the genre short. Some of the best films ever made are horror movies because they explore and bring emotions like fear, grief, family, guilt, and survival in ways that few other genres...
Everyone knows that most movies, especially Disney movies, usually have a villain that tries to ruin the plans of the protagonist. We have Scar, Maleficent, and the cats from lady in the Tramp. But when it comes to Studio Ghibli’s films, there is usually not a villain, and it’s just...
Releasing in theaters on Friday, 26, 2026, the film “Supergirl” (2026) has finally made it to audiences. After the smashing hit of “Superman” (2025), fans waited in great anticipation to see how the new film would follow up and if it could possibly measure up! And now that a few reviews are...
Disney’s Hexed is another upcoming animated film that has drawn considerable controversy since its first trailer was released. A large part of the controversy stems from how the trailer looks. Many viewers online noted how all the action seemed to center around the center of the frame. Most saw the...
If you are a father with young children, you may want to watch some Disney movies with your tiny kiddos, and the ones that I find have a good father figure, or are sacrifices that someone made for their dad, are a good start. Mulan is about a young woman...
Okay, so this is going to be a hard article to write. Just the title alone was difficult to type because I was so excited to see this new movie. The Wayans Bros. returning to the “Scary Movie” Franchise? Sign me up! But if this new installment is a testament...
Indian film production, majorly known as “Bollywood,” has been one of the most iconic influences in the world. Bollywood is one of the largest and most popular film industries in the world. Based in Mumbai, India, it produces hundreds of movies every year and entertains millions of people globally. Its...
When it comes to villains, whether it’s Disney classic villains or villains like Darth Vader, we tend to try to justify their actions. with villains like Darth Vader, because what he did, he really thought he had to do those things to save his wife. The irony is that he...
“Brother Bear” is a feature-length film released by Disney in 2003 that details a story of love, forgiveness, and the beauty of a found family. It is also, in my opinion, an underrated gem! To summarize, the film is about a young man, Kenai, who, wanting to prove his masculinity,...
I would consider myself a big horror movie fan. From physiological to the run-of-the-mill slasher, I can find something enjoyable in any subgenre of horror. And so I thought that the film, “Tusk” (2014) would be a fun watch for me and my sister to pass the time since I...
When you think of Disney movies, you think of characters, usually female, who eventually find a prince and live happily ever after. But what is lacking are main characters who are in a gay or lesbian relationship who get married. We see very little LGBTQIA+ representation in Disney, and I...
Sometimes we forget how good we had it in the world of cinema decades ago. Imagine having Taraji P. Henson, Meagan Good, Kevin Hart, Regina Hall and Michael Ealy featured in the same movie. Well, if we take a trip back to 2012, there’d be no need to imagine because...
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