★★★ Asian representation in animated film gets a major push in Paramount+ title, The Tiger’s Apprentice. The first thing that caught my eye here was the obviously excellent voice cast, including Brandon Soo Hoo (Incredible Crew, Tropic Thunder), Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians, A Simple Favor), Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy, Killing Eve), and Michelle Yeoh … Continue reading Film Review: The Tiger’s Apprentice
Our Favorite Films of 2023
Join Josh and Allison as we revisit the cinematic landscape of 2023 through yearbook-style superlatives, then reveal our choices for our favorite movies of year! Can you feel the Kenergy? Movie Yearbook Superlatives! Best horror movie JOSH: Lest we thought 2022 was the dawn of a new horror golden age, 2023 continues the trend with … Continue reading Our Favorite Films of 2023
Most Anticipated Films of 2024
Goodbye 2023! It's time to prep for a sequel-heavy new year. Allison and I have compiled a list of the twenty-five films we are most looking forward to seeing. As with last year, a few of these are holdovers from 2023 that have still yet to be released, mainly due to the strikes that crippled … Continue reading Most Anticipated Films of 2024
Film Review: Merry Little Batman
★★★★ It’s that time of year again where Christmas-movie releases fly off the conveyor belt at record speed. Next up on the docket is DC’s Merry Little Batman, an energetic, holiday-centric take on a familiar tale. Taking inspiration from classics including Home Alone and The Grinch, Mike Roth’s film gives younger audiences plenty to love. … Continue reading Film Review: Merry Little Batman
Film Review: Teddy’s Christmas
★★★ As the years go by, recapturing that same sense of whimsical delight once felt as a child for the Christmas holiday cinematically seems increasingly out of reach. Norwegian import Teddy’s Christmas, now dubbed to reach a wider audience, definitely encapsulates the spirit of the holiday for younger viewers to enjoy. The movie itself is … Continue reading Film Review: Teddy’s Christmas
Film Review: Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
★★★★ The 23-year wait for a sequel to Aardman Animation’s smash hit, Chicken Run, is hardly the longest stretch between films. And yet, any kid who grew up in the late 90s/early 2000s will no doubt eat up this belated, adorable feature like a particularly tasty chicken dish. Kids today have such short attention spans … Continue reading Film Review: Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Film Review: Genie
★★ A feel-great family movie, especially around the holidays, has the power to bring people together, and make them appreciate what they hold dear. Each and every year without fail, countless companies jump for the chance at their own new Christmas movie in the hopes that they will remain in the conversation for years to … Continue reading Film Review: Genie
Film Review: Leo
★★★★★ Lest it appears that 2023 is a little light on excellent animated movies, Netflix’s Leo comes out of nowhere to wow with its deeply rooted musicality and hilariously inspired scripting. Considering the breadth of quality genre flicks on the steamer—including Wendell & Wild, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, and Vivo—why was it such a surprise … Continue reading Film Review: Leo
Film Review: Haunted Mansion
★★★★ I will never forget the first time I rode The Haunted Mansion at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Between the eerie atmosphere waiting in line by a cemetery to the carefully constructed storyline, the immersive ghostly terrors were an instant case of love at first sight. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for 2003’s … Continue reading Film Review: Haunted Mansion
Tribeca 2023: Elemental
★★★★ Any new Pixar film is cause for celebration. While many modern animation studios have tried to keep up with the consistently excellent quality of the Disney/Pixar collaborative brand, few have resulted in their staggering frequency of masterpieces. Coming on the heels of Turning Red and Lightyear, Elemental reminded me most of Inside Out—definitely a … Continue reading Tribeca 2023: Elemental