★★★★ Rarely does an animated family film come along claiming to be from the mind of Clive Barker, but here we are! Serving as splendid gateway horror for the entire family, Night of the Zoopocalypse brings monster mayhem to the colorful world of Colepepper’s Zoo. When I was a young lad, movies such as Gremlins, … Continue reading Film Review: Night of the Zoopocalypse
Film Review: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
★★★★★ Wallace & Gromit's most unforgettable nemesis returns in the aptly-titled Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. For the uninitiated, Aardman Animation's gold standard continues in this delightfully nostalgic, immaculately constructed stop-motion delight. Since the 90s, the human-and-dog duo have brought a unique brand of British humor to their hijinks. I will never forget watching … Continue reading Film Review: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Film Review: The Boy and the Heron 4K
★★★★ Despite capturing a gorgeous visual aesthetic, the first time I watched the newest Oscar-winning feature from acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, I had a hard time following its largely symbolic exploration of grief through a magical realism lens. Upon subsequent viewings, The Boy and the Heron has evolved before my eyes into a breathtaking tapestry … Continue reading Film Review: The Boy and the Heron 4K
Film Review: Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
★ Since 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has been delighting audiences around the world with the show’s signature humor and quirky animation. Eventually, Nickelodeon even awarded its golden goose with an iconic feature film, aptly titled The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. More than a decade later, the super fun, surprisingly excellent The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Sponge Out of … Continue reading Film Review: Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
TV Review: Knuckles
Spinning off from Sonic the Hedgehog and being set in between 2 and the upcoming third installment, Knuckles could have easily phoned it in to deliver an entertaining little side story. Take Knuckles, an outsider learning the customs of Earth for the very first time, present some manner of fish-out-of-water storyline, and sprinkle in some … Continue reading TV Review: Knuckles
Film Review: The Tiger’s Apprentice
★★★ 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
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