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WandaVision season 1, episode 3 recap – what in Seaside, Florida is going on here?
This recap of Disney Plus’s WandaVision season 1, episode 3, contains spoilers. The third episode has WandaVision entering the classic ‘70s sitcom style, with the...
WandaVision season 1, episode 2 recap – what’s with the [spoiler] outfit?
This recap of Disney Plus’s WandaVision season 1, episode 2, contains significant spoilers. WandaVision episode 2 begins in black and white and I Love Lucy style...
The Mandalorian season 2, episode 8 recap – the ending explained
This recap of The Mandalorian season 2, episode 8, “Chapter 16: The Rescue”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode...
The Mandalorian season 2, episode 7 recap – “Chapter 15: The Believer”
This recap of The Mandalorian season 2, episode 7, “Chapter 15: The Believer”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode...
Safety review – an inoffensive biography
This review of Safety (Disney+) is spoiler-free. Generally, as a rule of thumb, I’ll give anyone a pass who’s responsible for Samuel L. Jackson’s underrated...
The Mandalorian season 2, episode 6 recap – “Chapter 14: The Tragedy”
This recap of The Mandalorian season 2, episode 6, “Chapter 14: The Tragedy”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode...
Godmothered review – Enchanted + Elf = Godmothered
“Sharks!” This word made me laugh. Too much, in fact. Probably for no other reason than it was delivered with such with childlike deadpan innocence...
The Mandalorian season 2, episode 5 recap – “Chapter 13: The Jedi”
This recap of The Mandalorian season 2, episode 5, “Chapter 13: The Jedi”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode...
Marvel 616 review – a compelling exploration of where the Marvel Universe meets our own
The streaming wars were already well underway before Covid-19 drastically reshaped the media landscape, and it’s endlessly fascinating to watch how the platforms that may...
The Secret Society of Second Born Royals review – Disney’s toff teen super-team isn’t worth joining
There are two things that always come up in discussions of Disney’s increasing monopolization of the entertainment industry – superheroes and money. This shouldn’t come...
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...