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By: Laura Bennett
As a generation raised on Disney can attest, the story of Cinderella certainly isn’t new, but Amazon’s 2021 version takes a fresh approach by dulling down the emphasis on love and romance, and fixating on finding your voice and following your dreams. Continue reading “The Prince Isn’t the Goal in Amazon’s ‘Cinderella’”
By: Laura Bennett
This year has been a historical one for cinema, including Disney’s long-awaited live-action remake of Mulan – releasing on its streaming platform on Friday 4th September. Continue reading “Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’ Spotlights a Servant’s Heart and Sacrificial Love”
By: Laura Bennett
Naaa timbetcha, babageesh bababa! Sa doom…
Few grown adults know the real lyrics to Circle of Life, but nonetheless we’ll belt them out until we’re transported back to our childhood and our first encounter with The Lion King.
Continue reading “‘The Lion King’ A Faithful Retelling – But a Little More Scary For Kids!”
By: Laura Bennett
Disney’s sure getting good at live-action remakes – or at the very least, prolific! It’s fast becoming their latest formula, with reimagined childhood classics like Beauty and the Beast, Dumbo, Mary Poppins Returns – and now, Aladdin. Continue reading “‘Aladdin’ Remake Throws a ‘Fresh Prince’ Twist on the ’90s Classic”
Above: Mackenzie Foy as Clara. Image credit – Walt Disney Pictures
By: Simone Cathryn
Rated: PG (Would not recommend for children under 8 years old)
For me, just the word ‘Nutcracker’ evokes images of a magical world full of impossible things becoming possible. It conjures scenes of beautiful glittering trees, perfectly crafted vintage toys and the scary Mouse King through my mind. Continue reading “Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Review”