Adam Sandler, Happy Madison Productions, and Netflix have enjoyed a fruitful relationship since the release of the aptly titled The Ridiculous Six back in 2015. Centered around two best friends planning their Bat-Mitzvah, their latest collaboration, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, skims on the ridiculous in favor of earnestness. Based on … Continue reading Review: ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ A Refreshing Sandler Coming-of-Age Story
Review: ‘Disenchanted’ Brings Back the Disney Princess Meta-Comedy with Style
In 2007, Amy Adams announced herself as a superstar with her lead performance in Enchanted. The actress had already been nominated for an Oscar for Junebug, but the musical comedy showcased her immense talent. Not only could she fully commit to a silly character, but she proved a gravitational force. Despite getting squeezed out of … Continue reading Review: ‘Disenchanted’ Brings Back the Disney Princess Meta-Comedy with Style
Review: ‘Uncut Gems’ Brings Adam Sandler Back Into the Limelight with a Tight, Evocative Thriller
For all the negativity that surrounds Adam Sandler, the comedian continues to prove his value in the industry. Most of the noise revolves around his buddy films at Happy Madison, which seemingly release every quarter or two. However, Sandler has now been a staple of American entertainment for more than a quarter-century. Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison became classics … Continue reading Review: ‘Uncut Gems’ Brings Adam Sandler Back Into the Limelight with a Tight, Evocative Thriller
Review: ‘Frozen II’ Is Not as Good As the Original, But Holds Its Own
Back in 2013, the phenomenon that was Frozen stormed into theaters. At the time, I worked at Disney and for a couple weeks, there were very few requests for anything outside of Olaf or Sven. However, the mood eventually changed, and as the ugly winter of 2013 continued, audiences became hooked. The Idina Menzel ballad "Let It … Continue reading Review: ‘Frozen II’ Is Not as Good As the Original, But Holds Its Own
Trailer Talk: ‘Frozen 2’ Shows Off Some Impressive Visuals and a New Epic Tone
Like every cast member at Disney in 2014, I was drowned in the nonstop sounds of one Frozen. The film was a massive hit, and grossed more than a billion dollars worldwide. At the time of its release, Frozen actually became the fourth highest grossing animated film in the domestic box office (behind Shrek 2, The Lion King, and Toy Story … Continue reading Trailer Talk: ‘Frozen 2’ Shows Off Some Impressive Visuals and a New Epic Tone