Disney+

The One and Only Ivan review – a big gorilla given a lightweight treatment

August 23 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

Disney, and thus Disney+, is a family thing. Nothing in its library is edgy or challenging or unsuited to the whole family, except those bits...

Weird But True season 3 review – more handmade education, now on Disney+

August 16 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of Weird But True Season 3 (Disney+) is spoiler-free. Since a significant portion of the Western world is educating their kids at home...

Magic Camp review – a whimsical and very Disney teen film

August 14 2020, by Daniel Hart

Disney+ film Magic Camp was released on the platform on August 14, 2020. This review of the family contains no spoilers. I’ve finally lost my...

Howard review – a surprisingly frank exploration of the life and career of a genius

August 7 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

Howard Ashman is the lyricist responsible for many of the best tunes in your favorite Disney movies, including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast,...

Beyonce’s Black Is King review – a dazzlingly creative reimagining of The Lion King as ode to the black diaspora

August 1 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

The unique thing about Beyonce as a beloved and indescribably popular cultural icon is that she’s actually deserving of the attention. This has been obvious...

Muppets Now Season 1 review – Disney+ attempts to revitalize Jim Henson’s puppets to mixed effect

August 1 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

Jim Henson’s muppets rose to prominence in a 70s variety show and became a deserved furry phenomenon. Kermit the frog and Miss Piggy are household...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7, episode 8 recap – “Together Again”

April 17 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7, Episode 8, “Together Again”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous...

Dolphin Reef review – an impressive undersea adventure on Disney+

April 3 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

Dolphin Reef is one of two Disneynature documentaries to drop on Disney+ today, the other being Elephant, an ever so slightly lesser production that felt...

Shop Class review – kids attempt to be the best woodworkers in Disney+’s family-friendly competition show

February 29 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

If you can imagine a competition show about virtually anything, chances are that there’s a streaming platform willing to house it. And if Netflix can...

The Mandalorian Recap: Saving The Best Until Last

December 27 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 8, “Chapter 8: Redemption”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by...

Togo Review: A Family Adventure Film Throwback That Swells With Heart & Genuine Suspense

December 24 2019, by Marc Miller

You have to give Disney credit for sticking to their business model. This giant conglomerate goes back to the well like no other. Their latest...

Noelle Review: Elf x Feminism + Anthropomorphic Characters = Noelle

November 20 2019, by Marc Miller

Noelle (Disney+) is one of the very first films that has launched on Disney’s new platform this month. It’s the perfect, safe choice really. It’s a...

Lady and the Tramp Review: An Intermittently Charming But Entirely Pointless Live-Action Remake

November 15 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

It’s becoming a bit played-out to remind people that Disney’s recent spate of live-action remakes are cynical and soulless efforts to rifle through nostalgic pockets,...

The Mandalorian Recap: This Isn’t The Star Wars Show Anyone Was Expecting

November 15 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 2, “The Child”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking...

The Mandalorian Recap: Disney+ Shoots First… And Hits Its Target

November 13 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of The Mandalorian (Disney+) Season 1, Episode 1, “Chapter One”, contains spoilers. The Mandalorian is a very good show for lots of easily identifiable...

‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Season 3 Review – Ambitious Action Meets Continuity Chaos

May 8 2018, by Jonathon Wilson

Even by the usual standards of a show where teenage aliens battle with humming multi-colored laser swords, Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 3 is...

Ranking All Star Wars Movies and TV Shows (Best to Worst)

December 27 2017, by Kieran Burt

Star Wars is one of the most beloved entertainment franchises, with George Lucas ushering in a new age of storytelling and technological innovation. After Disney...

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Review

April 5 2017, by Jonathon Wilson

The best scene in Avengers: Age of Ultron is, unsurprisingly, one we saw in the trailers, which I had the pleasure of reviewing. It’s not...