Disney+
The One and Only Ivan review – a big gorilla given a lightweight treatment
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+
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
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
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
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
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”
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+
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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...