Coming of Age Archives

Inside Out 2 Teaser Gets Emotional

virginiakublawi | Nov 9, 2023 | 2

Today, Disney/Pixar released the first trailer for Inside Out 2. The 2015 smash hit followed a young girl named Riley as a move thrust her life and emotions into chaos. Check out the new trailer here: I don’t want this. Who wants this? Inside Out is delightful. It’s gorgeously animated, insig...

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: Suzume (2022)

virginiakublawi | May 3, 2023 | 1

Sometimes I watch a movie just by chance or default rather than actively planning on it. This was the case with Suzume, the latest from writer/director Makoto Shinkai (Weathering With You, Your Name). The art style appealed to me, but I went in without prior knowledge, including the director’...

REVIEW: The Owl House – Season 3, Episode 2, “For the Future”

virginiakublawi | Jan 22, 2023 | 1

I’ll always be mad at Disney for cutting The Owl House short, whether it was planned for more seasons or just a full, 20-episode season 3. At this point, it’s up to the creators to satisfy fan expectations in less than two hours, tying up plotlines involving two villains and several he...

NYCC 2022: High Republic Phase 2 Unveiled

virginiakublawi | Oct 9, 2022 | 0

On the Star Wars side of things, this year’s NYCC was very High Republic-centric. Several covers of upcoming novels were revealed, as well as concept art, new character designs, and more. Check out some of the art and covers here: Comprehensive breakdowns of the High Republic and Lucasfilm pub...

Pixar’s Newest Character Turns Red

virginiakublawi | Jul 13, 2021 | 0

This Tuesday, July 13th, Disney and Pixar released the first trailer for Turning Red. Set in Toronto, Canada, Turning Red follows a young girl named Mei Lee, who turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited. The film will star Rosalie Chiang as Mei and Sandra Oh as her mother. Turning ...