By: Amanda Guarragi Over the years, Pixar has been known for stunning 3D animation and heartfelt stories that can resonate with adults and children alike. They did have a string of successful films. But lately, they are having trouble capturing the same magic as they used to. In Disney Pixar’s Elemental, we meet a family from Fireland who is trying to make a living on … Continue reading ‘Elemental’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The story of Pinocchio has been adapted many times. Some have done it through live-action and modernized it. Others have reimagined it through the power of animation. After similar iterations, no one has altered the story and created something so poignant as Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson. This version of the story is adapted from the book written by Carlo Collodi … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Walt Disney Animation has been developing unique stories for family-friendly years. Whether it’s about romance, adventure, or family, there have always been stories many can connect with. There are many Walt Disney Animation Studio releases, and Strange World is unique because it has one of the best family dynamics in the library. Writer Qui Nguyen wanted to explore the relationship between a … Continue reading ‘Strange World’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi “To infinity… and beyond!” For those born in 1995 (like myself), Toy Story was something special. Our generation grew up with Andy and his toys. So to see this franchise get bigger and better as the years go on is great. Lightyear has been a long time coming and it makes sense for the Buzz Lightyear toy to have his origin story … Continue reading ‘Lightyear’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The Mitchells vs. The Machines is an animated film that will heavily resonate with artists everywhere. We have a young aspiring filmmaker Katie Mitchell(Abbi Jacobson) who embarks on a road trip with her parents, Rick (Danny McBride) and Linda (Maya Rudolph), younger brother Aaron (Michael Rianda), and her beloved dog to start her first year at film school. During their family bonding … Continue reading ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ Review
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