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REVIEW: Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

virginiakublawi | Mar 17, 2024 | 1

My appreciation for the Kung Fu Panda series is no secret. I remember being shocked by the simple but moving meaning in the first movie when I found it. I don’t love Kung Fu Panda 2 as much as most people; I think the original is still the best. But it is a solid sequel that develops … Read More

REVIEW: The Boy and the Heron (2023)

virginiakublawi | Dec 11, 2023 | 0

I wish I could say I’ve followed Studio Ghibli for decades. But unlike Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks, I was unfamiliar with the Japanese studio until I was a young adult. Over the last decade or so, I’ve watched all of their movies at least once and some several times. But The Boy and t...

REVIEW: Wish (2023)

virginiakublawi | Nov 18, 2023 | 2

I was fortunate enough to get a ticket for an early screening of Wish, Disney’s latest animated feature, which goes wide next week for Thanksgiving. I’ve been pretty excited for this movie despite the minimal information released. The trailers’ music and villain looked impressive,...

DreamWorks Animation Lays Off 70 Employees

virginiakublawi | Oct 9, 2023 | 0

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that DreamWorks Animation underwent mass layoffs, eliminating 70 positions from its ranks. Unsurprisingly, this comes as part of an initiative to cut costs. DWA is having a rough time following the underperformance of Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kracken earlier this yea...

REVIEW: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)

virginiakublawi | Jul 2, 2023 | 0

I didn’t know about Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken until the trailers started flowing. However, I was immediately encouraged by the colorful designs and unique concepts. I also like Lana Condor and Toni Collette, and DreamWorks had a fantastic year in 2022. In short, I was firmly on board to g...

REVIEW: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

virginiakublawi | Dec 27, 2022 | 2

2011’s Puss in Boots is a movie about which I feel conflicted. The animation and voice acting are excellent, and there’s a clear attempt to give the film emotional stakes. However, the final product is nothing special, leaving no lasting impression. I was shocked when DreamWorks announc...