‘Encanto’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Disney has been everyone for decades, so it’s only natural that the newest film, Encanto builds upon that magic. We meet an extraordinary family, The Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift — every child except Mirabel … Continue reading ‘Encanto’ Review

‘Home Sweet Home Alone’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi After two months of watching horror movies, it’s time to switch gears and get into the Christmas spirit. Disney’s Home Sweet Home Alone is a fun adventure for the whole family. Yes, we know the original Home Alone is truly something special, but little Archie Yates brings his own charm when playing Max Mercer. The concept is roughly the same but the … Continue reading ‘Home Sweet Home Alone’ Review

‘Cruella’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Cruella is one of the best Disney live-action films to date. It has beautiful costume design, great camerawork, career-defining performances and a wicked soundtrack. This prequel is the one we didn’t know we needed. It is a bit darker than other Disney live-actions, but it’s so much fun to watch Stone dive into this character. The story is about young Estella (Tipper … Continue reading ‘Cruella’ Review

Raya and the Last Dragon Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Raya and the Last Dragon is pure magic. From the second we meet young Raya (Kelly Marie Tran) and her father, Chief Benja (Daniel Dae Kim) there is an instant connection to them. The father/daughter storylines always get me emotional and incredibly invested in the story. Raya learned so much from her father, from fighting techniques, to leadership, to uniting people. The … Continue reading Raya and the Last Dragon Review