As stories of abuse become more commonplace, the ways we identify the nuances have changed. For many years, the depiction of abuse was straightforward and undeniable. You could see the bruises and mental anguish on the women. However, with more stories coming to light, it’s obvious that abuse takes many forms. Alice, Darling seeks to … Continue reading Review: ‘Alice, Darling’ Tells an Important But Trope-Fueled Story
2012 Retrospective: ‘ParaNorman’ – Grief and Parody Spawn Emotional Brilliance
When we're growing up, we believe that our parents and grandparents will guide us through life. As our family shares their interests with us, we often glom onto the moments we connect over. For some special families, those moments involve bad zombie movies. The young animation house, LAIKA Studios began production on their first feature, Coraline, in 2005. When 2012 … Continue reading 2012 Retrospective: ‘ParaNorman’ – Grief and Parody Spawn Emotional Brilliance
Review: ‘Noelle’ Tries to Recapture The Magic of ‘Elf,’ But Falls a Little Short
The cheesy and earnest holiday film remains a staple of holiday programming. For as much fun as the Rankin and Bass films became, the wholesome stories always played it safe. For Disney+, the choice to release in November made it imperative they had Christmas programming for the holiday season. The star-studded Noelle gives the new … Continue reading Review: ‘Noelle’ Tries to Recapture The Magic of ‘Elf,’ But Falls a Little Short