On the Row Again – Moana 2

The first Moana film was an undeniable triumph for Disney back in 2016. It featured a cool new heroine, had dazzling animation, featured a ton of great songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, and gave audiences that alchemical blend of heart and humor that Walt Disney Animation Studios used to churn out with almost effortless regularity. The … Continue reading On the Row Again – Moana 2 →

One Long and 10 Shorts of It – 97th Academy Awards Shortlists Announced

It's that time again, folks. The pre-Blitz is on! This morning, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed their shortlists in 10 of the 23 categories for next year's Oscars. As always, I'll provide links to any relevant reviews I've done on these semifinalist selections, as well as any top line reactions I … Continue reading One Long and 10 Shorts of It – 97th Academy Awards Shortlists Announced →