Disney announced Monday morning that Alan Bergman is officially taking over for Alan Horn as the Chairman of Walt Disney Pictures, a position Horn has held since 2012. The two Alan's have been serving as co-chairman since May of 2019. Horn will stay on with the Mouse House as Chief Creative Officer. The announcement comes … Continue reading Alan Horn Stepping Down As Head Of Walt Disney Studios
‘Onward’ Movie Review: Pixar Fantasy Lacks Studio’s Signature Magic
DIRECTORDan ScanlonSCREENWRITERSDan ScanlonJason HeadleyKeith BuninSTARSTom HollandChris Pratt RATINGPG (for action/peril and some mild thematic elements)RUNTIME 1 hr. 42 mins.RELEASE DATEMarch 6, 2020STUDIODisney-Pixar With Onward, Pixar transports us to a fantastical world that’s populated by mythical creatures and crackling with all manner of magic. At least it used to be until the ease of technological advances … Continue reading ‘Onward’ Movie Review: Pixar Fantasy Lacks Studio’s Signature Magic
‘Frozen II’ Movie Review: Disney puts sequel’s story on ice
Directed by: Jennifer Lee & Chris BuckWritten by: Jennifer LeeStarring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Sterling K. Brown & Evan Rachel WoodRating: PG (for action/peril and some thematic elements) Runtime: 104 minutes Studio: Walt Disney PicturesRelease date: Nov 21, 2019 (Wide) Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure It’s been six years, believe it or … Continue reading ‘Frozen II’ Movie Review: Disney puts sequel’s story on ice
Film Review: Star-making Performance Leads Dastardly Delicious Splatter-fest ‘Ready or Not’
Directed by: Matt Benttinelli-Olpin & Tyler GillettWritten by: Guy Busick & Ryan Murphy Synopsis: A young bride joins her new husband's rich, eccentric family in a time-honored tradition that turns into a lethal game with everyone fighting for their survival. Starring: Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, Henry Czerny & Andie MacDowellGenre: Horror, comedy Runtime: … Continue reading Film Review: Star-making Performance Leads Dastardly Delicious Splatter-fest ‘Ready or Not’
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ review
By Jordan Peterson | @thefilmmajor The most important stories in the life of swashbuckling smuggler Han Solo have already been told. After helping rid the galaxy of the oppressive empire, befriending a space wizard, and marrying a princess, everything else seems pretty forgettable. Alas, here we are staring down the blaster scope of a Han … Continue reading ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ review
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Review: Third time’s almost too charming
By Jordan Peterson | @thefilmmajor Director: Taika Waititi Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Hopkins, Tessa Thompson, Jeff Goldblum, Benedict Cumberbatch Release date: November 3, 2017 Rated: PG-13 (for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief suggestive material) Running time: 2 hr. 10 min. Right out the gate (or cage, as the … Continue reading ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Review: Third time’s almost too charming