Disney’s live-action remakes have gone one of two ways:
remaking the story from beginning to end and almost frame to frame, or
adjusting the story to fix the basic structures of early classics. Dumbo falls
into the latter category, eliminating things like racist crows and tossing in
some surface level conversations on animal rights. But is it enough to really
justify its existence?
Friday, March 29, 2019
Friday, March 22, 2019
Us - Review
The
world has no shortage of exciting and fresh directors coming from all corners
and backgrounds, and Jordan Peele may just be at the top of that list. His
debut film Get Out was a critical and financial hit, earning Peele an
Oscar for Original Screenplay and a growing list of unique projects. However,
avoiding a sophomore slump is not an easy thing to do, plenty have slipped up
on their second go around in the director’s chair, but Jordan Peele is
definitely not one of those people.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Captain Marvel - Review
Ten years and twenty films later, Marvel Studios has finally
produced their first female led superhero film, with a ton of sexism from angry
men on the side. Before the film has so much as released, insecure individuals
have made their minds up and made it their mission to tear down Captain
Marvel. Suffice to say, they were and will be unsuccessful, and Carol
Danvers will soar as the new lead for the future of the Marvel Cinematic
Universe.
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