The first installment of the Fantastic Beasts film series began in 2016. It’s a spinoff and continuation of the Harry Potter universe but is set 70 years before the Harry Potter series is set (1991-1998). The second movie came out November 2018. There will be a few films. Anyway, let me get to the review.Continue reading “Review of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (2016)”
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Review of “Soul” (2020)
Joe Gardner is conducting his middle school band class, when he is offered a full-time position with lots of benefits. However, Joe isn’t interested in that. Shortly after, he is given the opportunity to perform in a jazz show with celebrity Dorthea Williams. He gets super-excited as he walks down the streets of New YorkContinue reading “Review of “Soul” (2020)”
Review of “School of Rock” (2003)
A man named Dewey is performing with a rock band at a club. He jumps into the crowd, but gets hurt. After a little time has gone by, Dewey’s roommates wake him up to complain about the rent situation, which is due soon. But Dewey is defensive about it. Shortly after that, his band votesContinue reading “Review of “School of Rock” (2003)”
Critique of “Cinderella” (1950)
I’ve watched this movie regularly as a small child. But now that I’m an adult, I can understand and pick up on stories and their elements more easily. We all know the story. A young maiden is a servant to her mean stepfamily, and then she gets an opportunity to go to the ball hostedContinue reading “Critique of “Cinderella” (1950)”
Review of “Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian” (2009)
The items at the Museum of Natural History in NYC are being packed away to the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, night guard, Larry Daley, is promoting a product to a live audience. Not long after, though, the cowboy figurine, Jedediah, calls Larry to tell him that Dexter the monkey has taken the tablet withContinue reading “Review of “Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian” (2009)”
Review of “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman
Warning: contains spoilers*** A mother bird is sitting on her egg and figures that her baby will need food. So, she flies away to fetch something for her young. Then the baby bird hatches and leaves the nest to find his mom. He asks different creatures and even a boat and construction machine, which heContinue reading “Review of “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman”
Critique of “Aladdin” (1992)
Warning: Contains spoilers*** The Disney film, Aladdin remains on my top favorite movie lists. From the characters, to the songs, to the story elements, it has done very well for me. I watched it when I was little and then again starting in college? Why did I go so many years without watching it? Let’sContinue reading “Critique of “Aladdin” (1992)”
Review of “Freaky Friday” (2003)
When 6 A.M. strikes, Tess Coleman, a widowed therapist, tries to wake up her teenage daughter, Anna, for school. But Anna keeps resisting. Her little brother, Harry, blows a horn, which gets her out of bed and ready for school. At school, Anna’s ex-friend, Stacy Hinkhouse (who now bullies Anna), congratulates Tess on her marriageContinue reading “Review of “Freaky Friday” (2003)”
The 7 Unique Questions I Have About “Harry Potter”
I am not making up the fact that the number 7 plays an important part in the Harry Potter series. People have said it many times. There are 7 books in the main series, 7 Weasley siblings, 7 years at Hogwarts, 7 players per Quidditch team, and 7 horcruxes. Anyway, here are 7 unique questionsContinue reading “The 7 Unique Questions I Have About “Harry Potter””
“Facts” About Disney Princesses That Are Really Common Misconceptions
You see them everywhere. Merchandise, online images, Disney parks, and much more will feature the Disney princesses. There are: Those are the official Disney princesses. They are the ones that have the most marketability. However, they are not the only princesses Disney has ever created. There a bunch of princesses that Disney has created that have not made it to theContinue reading ““Facts” About Disney Princesses That Are Really Common Misconceptions”