As Shere Khan shimmies through the jungle, you can feel his aura in every inch of the frame. Voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, the infamous tiger proved to be a physically intimidating creature once more. With an added limp, this depiction of the character is violent, dark, and a bloodthirsty creature. The journey into darkness and death… Read More "Review: ‘Mowgli’ Proves …
Category: Animation
2019 Golden Globe Nominations and Quick Reactions
It's Golden Globe Nomination day! Let's go through the categories and check out the nominees. Vice led the way with 6 nominations, with A Star Is Born, Green Book, and The Favourite all with 5 nominations as well. BlacKkKlansman even scored 4 nominations for it's big guns, including John David Washington and Spike Lee. Let's jump into the nominations below! 76th Golden Globe Nominations Film… Read More "2019 Golden Globe …
Read More "2019 Golden Globe Nominations and Quick Reactions"
Thanksgiving Trailer Talk: ‘The Lion King’ Roars Into the Spotlight
Welcome back to Trailer Talk, where we try to breakdown the big trailers and teasers coming from Hollywood California. Well, we got a big one today, with Disney officially unveiling a look at the insane special effects in the upcoming "live-action" The Lion King. With an all-star cast on board, and The Jungle Book (2016) and Iron Man (2008) director Jon Favreau on board, the first… Read More "Thanksgiving Trailer Talk: …
Read More "Thanksgiving Trailer Talk: ‘The Lion King’ Roars Into the Spotlight"
Review: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Fails to Live Up to Its Predecessor, But Still a Good Time
Very few people were ready for what Wreck-It Ralph was serving when the 2012 film hit theaters. The popular story of a villain becoming the hero felt rather fresh and original back then, making the love letter to video games a surprise hit for the House of Mouse. However, few would have expected Wreck-It Ralph to become just… Read More "Review: ‘Ralph Breaks …
We Bought a Pod Episode 42: A Toy Pikachu Story
Welcome back to We Bought a Pod! We're checking in with some of the new trailers, films, and entertainment news this week. AJ and Aaron breakdown the Toy Story 4 Teaser, the Detective Pikachu trailer, Bohemian Rhapsody, and the upcoming GKIDS film Murai, a Japanese film in the style of Miyazaki. We recorded before the passing of Stan Lee, so… Read More "We Bought a …
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 …
Read More "Trailer Talk: ‘Toy Story 4’ Teaser Features a Brand New Character"
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’ …
