As LucasFilm continues to thwart its name to produce television series, the ideas continue to get smaller. The Star Wars experiment on Disney+ once felt like a genuine way to expand the surprisingly tiny narrative from a galaxy far, far away. A universe beholden to one family's destiny was shaken off within the first season of The Mandalorian, resulting … Continue reading Review: ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Builds Bridges Between Two Pasts, Missing the Chance to Innovate
Review: ‘The Lion King’ Brings Nothing New to the Screen and Wastes Spectacular Visuals
Growing up, Walt Disney Animation Studios films were the backbone of my movie rotations. Mixed in with Batman features, Jurassic Park, and Star Wars, I watched classics and new releases until my VHS tapes wore out. When The Lion King (1994) released, it was the culmination of an incredible run for the animation studio. Along with Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and Toy Story, The Lion King should be … Continue reading Review: ‘The Lion King’ Brings Nothing New to the Screen and Wastes Spectacular Visuals
Thanksgiving Trailer Talk: ‘The Lion King’ Roars Into the Spotlight
Welcome back to Trailer Talk, where we try to breakdown the big trailers and teasers coming from Hollywood California. Well, we got a big one today, with Disney officially unveiling a look at the insane special effects in the upcoming "live-action" The Lion King. With an all-star cast on board, and The Jungle Book (2016) and Iron Man (2008) director Jon Favreau on board, the first … Continue reading Thanksgiving Trailer Talk: ‘The Lion King’ Roars Into the Spotlight