In Disney’s long history of iconic heroes, only a handful of princesses (and female characters in general) have exhibited agency and even fewer who had a movie dedicated to themselves. Thankfully, in the last 10 years, Disney has been slowly…
‘City of Villains’ interview: Author Estelle Laure on Disney villains and true crime
After six glorious seasons of Once Upon A Time, I realized how enamored I was with reimagining Disney characters. There was something so intriguing and captivating about rewriting the classic stories with more depth, giving life to characters that became…
‘Star Wars: Light of the Jedi’ Review: Charles Soule tees up The High Republic saga
A little while longer ago than we’re used to, but not as far back as you may think… God, I hate the Jedi. I know we’re starting this review of Star Wars: Light of the Jedi with one of my…
‘Godmothered’ review: A heartwarming film that redefines happy endings
What is a happy ending? It’s a question Eleanor (Jillian Bell) thinks she has all figured out. Having been raised on a healthy dose of fairytale stories including true love’s kiss and fairy godmothers magically turning rags into beautiful gowns,…
Mulan Review: An Uninspiring, Emotionally Empty Live-Action Remake
As the live-action adaptation of the 1998 animated film, Mulan is, like most every Disney remake, a shallow, empty shell of its animated counterpart. The changes made to the narrative, rather than enhancing it, strip away its subversive take on…
Artemis Fowl Review: This Long-Awaited Science Fantasy Adaptation Is Mission: Ridiculous
Disney’s Artemis Fowl was never intended to be a standalone feature, but by the end credits, you’ll likely hope this is the last we see of what might be the biggest, most embarrassing whiff in 2020’s already bizarre cinematic year.…
Stargirl Review: The Disney+ Original Shines Brightest During Its Smallest Moments
The first novel I read that wasn’t school-assigned reading was Jerry Spinelli’s Stargirl. I remember seeing the bright blue cover with a hand drawn star and stick figure girl, and appealing to my minimalistic sensibilities. I used the money I…