Review – Halloween, Zombies, And Midler (“Hocus Pocus 2”)

Let’s face it, you can’t really do a proper sequel unless you get the original cast back, right? As far back as 2014, Bette Midler and her co-stars, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, were waffling over whether or not they’d come back for a sequel. Well, through many negotiations, re-writes, and Covid setbacks, a…

Review – Geppetto Gets Splinters (“Pinocchio”)

There have been tons of remakes, reboots, and reimaginings of Pinocchio this decade alone! And I’m counting Guillermo DelToro’s stop-motion version coming out in December. Too bad Italian author Carlo Collodi isn’t around to collect on the residuals!   In yet another classic-Disney-animated-feature-turned-into-a-live-action-film from the House of Mouse (and there’s lots more to come, too!), we…

Review – A Rock Falls For Mary Poppins (“Jungle Cruise”)

A film based on a Disney park ride? There’s already Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, Tomorrowland, and The Country Bears (Jamboree). Hell, I’m waiting for a Big Thunder Railroad, Matterhorn, and It’s A Small World movies since nothing is sacred anymore.   Combining elements of The African Queen, 1999’s The Mummy, and The Pirates…

Review – Pixar Makes A Splash With The Kids (“Luca”)

Steeped in the Italian culture and basking in their beautiful seaside countryside, Pixar rolls out another animated feature film winner that, surprisingly, is NOT in theaters (except Disney’s El Capitan in Hollywood). You can only see this affectionate and heart-warming coming-of-age film on Disney+. For both kids and adults, Pixar (with Disney as their backers)…