Brilliantly inventive world building coupled with a sobering central message make this Disney film feel incredibly daring and distinct
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Hocus Pocus 2 Review: a Wickedly Good Time
The long-awaited sequel to 1993’s cult classic successfully balances nostalgia whilst offering audiences something fresh
Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Review: A joyous, whimsical caper
Steve Martin and John Hoffman’s zany, fourth-wall breaking comedy mystery successfully evades the sophomore slump
Turning Red review: Unashamedly female
Pixar’s first female-directed film is a beautifully resonant coming-of-age tale
“What If…?” Review: A refreshing change
After 13 years of established canon, What If…? gives viewers a glimpse into the richness of the Marvel Multiverse
The Thing About Harry: A cute queer love story without the gay trauma
A gentle romantic comedy with queer protagonists with a happy ending! That’s how low the bar is!
Disney Plus Day signals a glut of exciting announcements by the streaming giant
Marking Disney Plus’s second anniversary, Disney Plus Day yielded a huge number of announcements
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 ensures its longevity
Within its sophomore outing, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series more than that it exists far beyond the shadow of its Disney Channel namesake
Cruella Review – Evil has never looked so good
Delightfully camp, and devilishly entertaining, Cruella is family friendly fun.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Series Review: Shoots for the stars, but doesn’t escape the atmosphere
Luckily, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier did not serve as the debut to the MCU gracing the silver screen, else Marvel’s grand TV plans may have found themselves dead in the water.
Love, Victor Review: Screw you, Simon! My story is nothing like yours
Love, Victor addresses some of the criticism aimed at 2018 movie Love, Simon
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 1 Review
Marvel’s latest televisual creation is less creatively groundbreaking than predecessor WandaVision, but continues the trend of exploring the value of quiet, emotional moments in amongst the blockbuster action
‘Secret Society of Second-Born Royals’ is ‘Spy Kids’ meets ‘Sky High’
The Disney+ original movie has all the typical hallmarks of a Disney Channel movie, with a brightly lit, squeaky-clean aesthetic and unchallenging, easy to follow plot
“Godmothered” Review: Enchanted, but with fairy godmothers
Jillian Bell stars as criminally out-of-touch Fairy-godmother-in-training who attempts to force an outdated concept of Happily Ever After onto a widowed Isla Fisher
Christmas Film Review: 12 Dates of Christmas
Groundhogs Day gets a Christmassy spin in 12 Dates of Christmas
“Noelle” Review – Anna Kendrick is winning in this heartwarming, amusing Christmas flick
When new Santa Nick (Bill Hader) goes missing, little sister Noelle (Anna Kendrick) sets out in pursuit, finding herself a fish out of water in the real world
Freaky Friday: An infinitely rewatchable, toe-tapping hit
The beloved classic gets the musical treatment from the creative minds behind Broadway musicals If/Then and Next to Normal.
Forgotten Gem: Basil, the Great Mouse Detective
The precursor to the famous Disney Renaissance, Disney animation owes a lot to The Great Mouse Detective, though viewers seldom remember it as one of the greats.
‘Encore!’: an oddly heartwarming and emotional trip down memory lane
Former high school musical casts reunite years later to remount their last glorious foray into the spotlight in just one week with the help of theatre professionals.
‘The Imagineering Story’: An inspiring and intimate look into Disney’s theme parks
The Disney+ documentary series delves into the fascinating birth and development of Disney’s theme park division, providing brilliant insight to the creative minds of the group of talented Imagineers who designed it all.
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