FAMILY
RYAN: This is the sequel to 2010’s Alice in Wonderland, which kicked-off Disney’s era of live action remakes of animated classics. CHUCK: It’s become a renaissance. RYAN: I loved the first one and went into this expecting it to be one of my favorite new movies, but I feel a little confused after this movie. I liked ..
SCI FI / FANTASY
RYAN: This is a prequel and sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman. I loved it! It’s fantasy at it’s finest in terms of escapism and where the film takes you – all the foliage, the castles, critters and creatures. It’s a Medieval fairy tale you’d wish you could live in. Emily Blunt and Charlize Theron play ..
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RYAN: This is Disney’s latest live action adaptation of their classic animated films and it’s there finest one yet! And I’m comparing it to Cinderella, Maleficent, Alice in Wonderland… It’s their first musical retelling. Beauty and the Beast will be as well. I can’t wait for that one. I only saw the original Jungle Book once as a ..
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RYAN: I’m joined by several associates for this super-packed review because I wanted to share as much expertise as possible for this one. I’ll begin by saying I loved this. It’s a hefty movie. It’s less like a typical superhero movie and more like a great drama with grit whose characters happen to be superheroes. ..
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RYAN: It’s the third film in The Divergent Series, and should conceivably be the last – but as is popular in Hollywood, they’ve split the last book into two movies. So part 2, or Ascendant, comes out June 9, 2017. But the good news is – I’m bummed to wait that long for it! CAROLINE: I’m glad you liked ..
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RYAN: Whoa this movie! This movie has one of the most brilliant trailers – it’s such a great tease to see the movie, without giving too much away. CHUCK: And JJ Abrams pulled off one of the greatest coups in recent Hollywood history – no one even knew this movie was being made, let alone ..
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RYAN: I love witches. My love for witches stems from the movies – beginning with my favorite of all time, The Wizard of Oz. Of course there are good and wicked witches in all sorts of stories. But with the wave of monster movies skewing toward vampires and zombies, we only get a few witchy films. Some of ..
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RYAN: This is a cool, fun movie. It’s truly a juxtaposition of the classic Jane Austen tale and zombies. I never read the book but I am curious to know if they play into the story the same way. Outside of the introductory setup of the film and the opening scenes, it sort of feels ..
SCI FI / FANTASY
I know you’re as brimming with excitement as I am for the upcoming, JK Rowling-scripted Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! This new trailer gave me the chills; looking as brilliant as any proper Harry Potter movie! I freaked hearing Eddie Redmayne, aka Newt Scamander whisper “Lumos maxima!” It’s so good, you may want to watch it repeatedly, ..
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RYAN: If you follow me at all, you know I get my groove on for The Wizard of Oz, so most of my obsessive energy goes there. I am, however, hyper-aware and appreciative of the cultural relevance and phenomenon of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The original Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope was the first film I saw in ..
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RYAN: This is a Halloween action film and I’m thrilled to see a movie featuring witches, when so many seem to tell the story of other kinds of monsters. I love the mystical notion of witchcraft and the fantasy of good vs wicked witches – and that’s a highlight in this film. They make reference ..
FAMILY
RYAN: This is the new prequel to Peter Pan that is a live action, fantasy film. It’s a fantastic adventure; colorful, so filled with magic and excitement. You feel like you’re on an amusement park ride for much of the movie. GABY: I totally agree. It is really cool to watch all of the special effects and ..
