The critically acclaimed series, SHOGUN, lives up to every written or spoken word.…
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Director Lee Isaac Chung (TWISTERS/MINARI) delivers a near-perfect penultimate episode of suspenseful reveals.…
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Don't "sleep" on DREAM PRODUCTIONS. It's a friendly "wake-up" reminder that Pixar is still the best at manipulating grown-ups to cry.…
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I hoped SKELETON CREW would offer something for fans of all ages, but the more it moves along, the less interested I become. …
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THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL is a 1992 film written and directed by Brian Henson. The story follows the classic Dickens story of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Muppet style. It uses the Muppet characters to play Charles Dickens (The Great Gonzo) and Rizzo the Rat (Co-Narrator). The story, though played by Muppets, has been deemed one of the most faithful adaptations of the original book. I have been a Muppets girl since before I was born. Truly, I don’t think there is…
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So far, I’ve enjoyed the Amblin throwback elements of the SKELETON CREW. E4 continues that enjoyment, but in a filler edition where not much happens outside of the show’s development of character relationships. It’s available on Disney+.…
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HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK is a 1992 film directed by Chris Columbus and the sequel to HOME ALONE. The film follows young Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) as he’s separated from his family during Christmas and has to defend himself against Harry (Joe Pesci in his peak year, MY COUSIN VINNY and HOME ALONE 2 might be the best 1992 double feature list) and Marv (Daniel Stern)… again! HOME ALONE 2 might be the most definitive example of…
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SKELETON CREW brings magic, whimsy, wonder, and, of course, pirates back to the STAR WARS universe in a way that we haven’t seen since the animated series. My only gripe, so far, is that there isn’t more to dive into – after speeding through the first two episodes, I already can’t wait until next week. I can’t review any STAR WARS without mentioning my particular affliction – my Disney+ curse; I haven’t been able to finish AHSOKA, THE ACOLYTE, OBI-WAN,…
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On paper, AN ALMOST CHRISTMAS STORY sounds like the most exciting holiday treat this season. It features up-and-coming director David Lowery (THE GREEN KNIGHT), everyone’s favorite producer/director Alfonso Cuarón (GRAVITY, ROMA, and so much more), and an original Christmas I.P. in stop-motion Rankin/Bass-like style. While the short film is exceptional in style and story, it lacks the heart to make it a Christmas classic that audiences will watch annually. I want to double-click on that style. It’s awe-inspiring. Each piece…
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