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A Decade of Disney: Aladdin (1992)

virginiakublawi | Aug 5, 2019 | 0

Munir: Hello and welcome back to another article in the A Decade Of series, where we are currently reviewing the Renaissance period of Disney Animation. Today, it’s time for the third film in the so-called “big four” from this period, Aladdin. Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, who also...

A Decade of Disney: The Little Mermaid (1989)

virginiakublawi | Jul 16, 2019 | 1

Welcome to the first installment of A Decade of Disney, in which we’ll be reviewing The Little Mermaid. This beloved classic Began the period now known as the Disney Renaissance and put the company’s animation studio back in the spotlight. Virginia: It’s fitting that Disney’s return to succe...

Review: Yesterday (2019)

virginiakublawi | Jun 29, 2019 | 0

This week saw the release of Danny Boyle’s Beatles jukebox musical Yesterday. I found the trailers for this film to be absolutely charming. The Beatles are one of my favorite bands, and I’ve loved actress Lily James ever since 2015’s Cinderella, so this was a must-see for me. Let’s have a lo...

REVIEW: Rocketman (2019)

virginiakublawi | Jun 1, 2019 | 0

This week saw the release of Rocketman, the musical biopic of flamboyant rockstar Elton John. I likely would have seen this movie for its subject matter alone, but the trailers have been fantastic too, so it was a must-see all around. The Kingsman films aren’t among my favorites, but Taron Egerton...

Aladdin: A Whole New World for Guy Ritchie

brettstevens | May 31, 2019 | 0

Ever since I saw The Godfather when I was a kid, I’ve always been on the lookout for other entries in the crime genre. I even started watching General Hospital, since it seemed there was at least a kind of gangster story – albeit one that’s a bit watered down – every day. That being &hel...

Review: Aladdin (2019)

virginiakublawi | May 24, 2019 | 0

The Disney live-action remake train continues chugging steadily along as their newest offering, Aladdin, hits theaters. I’ve thought all the ads for this film and most creative decisions related to it have been terrible, but I’m always in favor of giving a movie the chance to speak for itself. I...