When Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them released in theaters in 2016, it was a surprise hit for many. It combined large-scale visual effects, a very talented cast, and an adventurous period narrative that allowed the story to take flight. The American setting helped to bring the world to new and interesting places, and we… Read More "Review: ‘The Crimes …
Trailer Talk: Detective Pikachu Brings Pokemon to Life In a 3D World.
If you hadn't heard, the Toy Story 4 teaser came out today. Kind of a big deal. When I found out I assumed that social media would be abuzz so I hopped onto the Twitter to join my fellow Pixar nerds in jubilation. What I found there was an entire feed of nothing but the… Read More "Trailer Talk: Detective …
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Trailer Talk: ‘Toy Story 4’ Teaser Features a Brand New Character
Sometimes, you have to wonder what is going on at Pixar. The animation juggernaut continues to break records at every turn. This year, The Incredibles 2 became the highest grossing animated film ever, earning more than $600 million at the box office. Toy Story 3 and Up are two of the three animated films to ever get a Best Picture… Read More "Trailer Talk: ‘Toy …
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Box Office Report: The Grinch Steals the Weekend (11/10-11/12, 2018)
This week, a big family film dominated the box office. Meanwhile, other films continued to have a stronghold. A franchise may have officially died. Last, a genre film attracted a small audience but a respectable one. Let's dive into the top 5 of the weekend. First, Dr. Seuss' The Grinch walked into the weekend likely… Read More "Box Office Report: …
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Review: ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch’ is a Big Step Forward for Illumination But Adds Nothing New
When watching animated films, the genre often gets a bad rap for not tackling serious issues or appealing to adults. This often comes up when the subject matter does not push any boundaries or limits. These kinds of movies often have small gags, meant more to keep kids engaged than tell a story. In the… Read More "Review: ‘Dr. Seuss’ …
Redbox Review: ‘Christopher Robin’ Shines a Nostalgic Light on Beloved Characters
Say what you will about the Disney strategy of remaking their animated films into live action, but some are actually worthy additions. While we did not necessarily need any of the stories they've told, the latest Christopher Robin offers a sweet and gorgeous look at the 100 Acre Wood as you've never seen it before. Anchored by a surprisingly… Read More "Redbox Review: ‘Christopher …
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Checking In on the Best Actor Race- Cooper in the Lead, Bale Just Behind (11/7/18)
We've checked in with a couple of the Oscar races so far, and now that we're in November, we're starting to get some of the pieces to fall into place. With that in mind, let's start checking a few categories, beginning with the Lead Actor race. We're ranking the contenders based on the likelihood of… Read More "Checking In on …
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