Tag: family

REVIEW: Moana (2016)

“You are the future of our people, Moana. They are not out there; they are right here. It’s time to be who they need you to be.” 2016 was the first time since 2002 that Disney animation released two features in one year. I distinctly remember watching Zootopia and thinking, “Wow, there&#...

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REVIEW: Summer Wars (2009)

Mamoru Hosoda is one of the best anime directors working today. When I watch his films, I can understand the comparisons he gets to the great Hayao Miyazaki. His movies have a strong emotional core and oftentimes deal with family as the main theme. Of them all, Summer Wars is the movie to which I ...

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REVIEW: Zootopia (2016)

“Life isn’t some cartoon musical where you sing a little song and all your insipid dreams magically come true. So let it go.” Disney’s Zootopia went through a lot of versions and changes before making it to the big screen. Director Byron Howard (Bolt, Tangled) originally pitched six ...

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You Should Be Watching: Finding Neverland (2004)

“You find a glimmer of happiness in this world, there’s always someone who wants to destroy it.” Welcome back to You Should Be Watching, where I recommend movies and shows that deserve more attention. This week I’ll be looking at Finding Neverland, Marc Forster’s fantastical po...

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REVIEW: Winnie the Pooh (2011)

Inspired by 5 of A. A. Milne’s original Pooh stories, Winnie the Pooh was marketed as a nostalgic return of the beloved characters. Particularly memorable was a trailer emphasizing the use of traditional animation set to “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane. While the film wasn’t a huge box off...

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REVIEW: Christopher Robin (2018)

“It’s always a sunny day when Christopher Robin comes to play.” Winnie the Pooh – created by A. A. Milne, and based on Milne’s son Christopher Robin’s teddy bear – is one of the most beloved fictional characters of all time. Winnie’s name comes from a real bear which belonged to Can...

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