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Pop Off! – Disney Movies

By Ethan Kaufman • October 29, 2024
Sophomores Ethan Kaufman and Rachel Garrity reminisce over Disney nostalgia and rank their top 10 favorite films from the "House of Mouse."
Disney's casting to redefine fairytales faces cheers and criticism

Disney’s casting to redefine fairytales faces cheers and criticism

By Allison Dolan, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2024
For nearly a century, Disney films have captured the hearts of children and adults alike through their animated retellings of classic fairy tales. Through an increase in acquisitions like Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios and National Geographic, Disney has expanded its empire to a variety of genres and projects.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – Cannes Film Festival Preview

April 17, 2024
First year student hosts Logan Thompson and Ethan Kaufman share their thoughts on the films premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and this week's top films at the Box Office.
Luke Castellan (Charlie Bushnell) gives Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell) his pair of winged shoes that had been given to him by his father, Hermes.

‘Percy Jackson’ and the vindication of Olympus’ heroes

By Malik Clement • February 3, 2024
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is the long-awaited television series adaptation of the book series written by Rick Riordan. It stars Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson himself, Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase and Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood, with guest appearances from the likes of Lin Manuel Miranda, Jessica Parker Kennedy and Adam Copeland. The first episode aired on Disney+ on Dec. 19, 2023 with the finale airing on Jan. 30.
"The Marvels," the newest film in the Marvel franchise, has Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani team up and learn to work together to save the universe.

Newest superhero movie is a super bust

By Nolan Sheehan, Staff Writer • November 27, 2023
It’s quite clear that Marvel is on a downward turn with the screenplay element of their productions, with “The Marvels” standing as clear evidence. Acting chemistry and dynamics, while important, cannot be the focal point of any film, and the low box office results in the tens of millions will prove this sentiment correct in time. 

‘Deja View’ – “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937)

October 3, 2023
In Episode 4 of their animation review series, host Therese Kinirons and guest Hailey Howgate join to talk about the first American feature length animated film (a title which they will repeat many times), "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Tune in to hear about all of the songs the pair forgot about and how much they adore them.
Across Disney's employee layoffs, lack of quality in their recent projects and underpaying of their visual effects workers, fans should question if Disney has lost its magic.

Column: Has Disney lost its magic?

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • March 8, 2023
When Disney CEO Bob Iger '73 announced that 7,000 employees were being laid off, the focus placed on new sequels seemed in poor taste for the company.
Following a car accident, Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) finds herself gaining Hulk-like abilities in the latest Marvel show for Disney+.

Review: Newest Marvel show falls short of expectations

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • October 24, 2022
“She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" sees Marvel Studios trying out a new genre: the sitcom. However, it ends up leaving viewers unfulfilled by its conclusion.
After wooden puppet Pinocchio (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is wished-to-life by his father Geppetto (Tom Hanks), he sets out to become a real boy.

Review: Latest Disney live-action remake falls short

By Sydney Brumfield, Senior Writer • September 19, 2022
Disney wishes another one of their animated classics to life with the live-action version of "Pinocchio," producing mixed results.
Column: X-men franchise could lose their mystique

Column: X-men franchise could lose their mystique

By Avery Alexander • December 8, 2021
Liking movies is subjective, but when you look at the overall reception of some of these movies, it becomes clear that the X-Men series has struggled.
With vibrant visuals, smooth animation and progressive storytelling, “Encanto” is as visually marvelous as all of Disney’s films to date.

Review: “Encanto” enchants viewers with charming storytelling

By Avery Alexander, Senior Writer • December 6, 2021
With vibrant visuals, smooth animation and progressive storytelling, “Encanto” is as visually marvelous as all of Disney’s films to date.
"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" is the Marvel Cinematic Universes latest Disney+ show. The dynamic between Sam and Bucky is rich and interesting.

Review: Marvel show has solid characters and social commentary

By Anthony De Lapi, Staff Writer • May 4, 2021
"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" is the Marvel Cinematic Universes latest Disney+ show. The dynamic between Sam and Bucky is rich and interesting.
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