Over the past four weeks, I've been dreading the release of Dumbo, the latest animated classic to receive the live-action treatment. To be honest, I have a lot of mixed emotions surrounding the original. Obviously the black crows and "When I See an Elephant Fly" have aged extremely poorly. Yet there was always something about Dumbo, … Continue reading Review: ‘Dumbo’ Occasionally Flies High, Bringing Back Some Burton Magic in the Process
Review: ‘The Crimes of Grinelwald’ Is Far From Fantastic
When Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them released in theaters in 2016, it was a surprise hit for many. It combined large-scale visual effects, a very talented cast, and an adventurous period narrative that allowed the story to take flight. The American setting helped to bring the world to new and interesting places, and we … Continue reading Review: ‘The Crimes of Grinelwald’ Is Far From Fantastic