The trend of turning animated classics into live-action spectacles turned into a cash cow for Disney. With billion-dollar hits like Beauty & The Beast and The Lion King, these films racked in money. However, the quality rarely lived up to their box office potential. In most corners, these versions "disappear" within a year or two … Continue reading Review: ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Soars as Disney’s Most Impressive Live-Action Remake
Review: ‘Captain Marvel’ Is a Fun Space Adventure, Despite Being Asked to Carry Too Many Origins
Within the past five years, Marvel has fully embraced the crazy wacko cosmic side of their considerable canon. Unlike other studios, Marvel Comics delivered content that focused on a world beyond ours, where weird and insane things happen on a regular basis. This allowed Guardians of the Galaxy to become one of the biggest films in the franchise … Continue reading Review: ‘Captain Marvel’ Is a Fun Space Adventure, Despite Being Asked to Carry Too Many Origins
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