Who doesn’t love movies? I don’t know about you, but I always have. There were also times where I didn’t know what I was watching. This was mostly when I was little. I just saw scenes and enjoyed the characters. But did not know the plot. When I was an older child, I started understandingContinue reading “What I Pick Up in Movies”
Author Archives: Sunayna Prasad
My Favorite Moments from “Shrek 1” and “Shrek 2”
The first Shrek film came out in 2001. The sequel was released in 2004, the third one in 2007, and the fourth in 2010. Various shorts and spinoffs related to this film franchise came along, as well. Here, though, I am only going to discuss my favorite moments in the first and second Shrek movies.Continue reading “My Favorite Moments from “Shrek 1” and “Shrek 2””
“Ice Age” Mystery: Why Does Roshan the Baby Get a Bad Reputation?
Many people do not know that the baby in Ice Age has a name: Roshan. Unfortunately, Roshan receives a poor reputation from the general public. I spotted a petition on Change(dot)org to remove Roshan, and even a Facebook page called “I Hate the Baby in Ice Age.” Unlike others, I actually admire the baby, Roshan. How couldContinue reading ““Ice Age” Mystery: Why Does Roshan the Baby Get a Bad Reputation?”
Review of “In the Heights” (2021)
A man named Usnavi de la Vega narrates to his four children about his life in Washington Heights, 10 years ago. The next scene cuts to different shots of New York City as well as the opening number, called “In the Heights,” followed by the title sequence. Usnavi introduces many people that he has encounteredContinue reading “Review of “In the Heights” (2021)”
Review of “Frozen” (2013)
Warning: Contains spoilers*** I did not see Frozen in the movie theater. However, I did see it on my computer. I also saw the Broadway show, which I actually liked more. But this post is only about the first movie. As young children, Anna and Elsa play together until Elsa accidentally knocks Anna out unconsciousContinue reading “Review of “Frozen” (2013)”
Review of “The House with a Clock in its Walls” (2018)
The film begins with 10-year-old Lewis, who was recently orphaned and is being sent to live with his uncle, Jonathan. Uncle Jonathan seems nice and doesn’t place any rules at that moment. His house, however, seems haunted to Lewis. Lewis’s mom comes up in Lewis’s dream and says that Uncle Jonathan is evil. Lewis wakesContinue reading “Review of “The House with a Clock in its Walls” (2018)”
Review of “Moana” (2016)
As a baby, Moana shows interest in the story her grandma shares at her daycare, about Maui stealing the heart of Te Fiti. All the other children panic. Moana is somehow called to the ocean, which she likes to explore. But her overprotective father prohibits her from going near it. Years later, when Moana hasContinue reading “Review of “Moana” (2016)”
“Harry Potter” Mystery: Are Godparent Roles Different for Wizards?
We’ve heard of godparents in the Harry Potter series. One obvious example is Sirius Black being Harry’s godfather, who spent much of his time in Azkaban. Harry is also named Remus’s son, Teddy’s, godfather. Ron and Hermione are godparents to Harry’s oldest son, James, in the seventh book’s epilogue, as well as his aunt andContinue reading ““Harry Potter” Mystery: Are Godparent Roles Different for Wizards?”
How I Feel About Some Cartoon Characters’ Faces Not Being Shown
Have you noticed characters’ hidden faces before? How did that make you feel? I don’t know about you, but it has always annoyed me—especially when there is no reason explained for it. This practice has been going on since the beginning of televised animation. But that is because in the earlier days of animation, having “faceless”Continue reading “How I Feel About Some Cartoon Characters’ Faces Not Being Shown”
The Most Memorable Moments in “SpongeBob SquarePants”
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? We all know the answer. There is so much to love about this this show – the humor, characters, and even the premise. Now onto the moments from or about this show that stand out to me the most. Number 1 Remember that theory where they allContinue reading “The Most Memorable Moments in “SpongeBob SquarePants””