Three 12-year-old girls named Kelly Quinn (the main character), Darbie O’Brien, and Hannah Hernandez, find an old cookbook in the Quinn family’s attic. It happens to be a magical kind with interesting recipes full of surprises. The girls then form their own secret cooking club with their own special password. They cook different foods that can magicallyContinue reading “Review of “Just Add Magic” by Cindy Callaghan”
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Review of “Christopher Robin” (2018)
Young Christopher Robin is spending the last moments with Pooh and friends. The animals even throw him a goodbye party before he goes off to boarding school. Thirty years pass, and Christopher Robin is now trying to get something done for his job. His wife, Evelyn, points out that he isn’t spending enough time withContinue reading “Review of “Christopher Robin” (2018)”
Review of “Turning Red” (2022)
The film opens with thirteen-year-old Mei Lee talking about her amazing life while on her way to school. She has a practically perfect academic record, acing all her school assignments and exams. She also has a great relationship with her family, even with her overbearing, but caring, mother. Everything seems to be going well forContinue reading “Review of “Turning Red” (2022)”
Critique of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” (1970)
Warning: Contains Spoilers*** This stop-motion animated-film centers around the legend of Santa and his early life, why he does certain things, and much more. The story starts off with live footage of children getting ready for Christmas. Then it shows a man, who interacts with kids that are not seen, because the same guy, whoContinue reading “Critique of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” (1970)”
Critique of “The Santa Clause” (1994)
Tim Allen plays a guy named Scott Calvin who has a son named Charlie. Charlie firmly believes in Santa Claus, but his dad is a bit rebellious against it. After an incident occurs, Scott Calvin has to become the next Santa Claus. Below are the elements that pleased me and those I felt could’ve beenContinue reading “Critique of “The Santa Clause” (1994)”
Review of YouTube’s “The Crayon Song Gets Ruined”
Created by YouTube Channel, called Studio C, a bunch of people dressed as crayons perform a number, where each individual names different things based on his or her assigned color. However, the guy dressed as the black crayon ruins each person’s turn. The colors start with the main 6 colors of the rainbow, followed byContinue reading “Review of YouTube’s “The Crayon Song Gets Ruined””
Getting Acquainted with “Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids”
I don’t know why, but for some reason, Fat Albert randomly popped into my head. So, I first researched the live-action movie from 2004. The reviews weren’t good, nor did the synopsis on Wikipedia sound appealing. So, then I researched the cartoon from the 70’s. It sounded exciting as I read about it on Wikipedia. Continue reading “Getting Acquainted with “Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids””
Review of “Fiddler on the Roof” (1971)
The film, based off the famous, live musical, begins with a poor milkman, named Tevye. He narrates to the audience about the fiddler on the roof and why he stays up there. Then he talks about his life, people, their traditions, and culture. Different shots of multiple settings, show up every second. The majority takeContinue reading “Review of “Fiddler on the Roof” (1971)”
Review of “The SpongeBob Musical”
There are so many things to love about The SpongeBob Musical, which ran on Broadway briefly in 2018. I didn’t see it live, but I did get to watch it on DVD at a friend’s house. Below is an overview of the story and my thoughts on it: Plot The story begins in the deepContinue reading “Review of “The SpongeBob Musical””
Review of “The Fairly OddParents” Special, “Channel Chasers”
In a post-apocalyptic Dimsdale, 20 years into the future, Chester and AJ are fleeing from a mysterious man in a black suit that covers his entire body, including his face. They fight the other guy until they enter AJ’s room/lab from his childhood, where they are captured. The dictator, Vicky, shows up, and the manContinue reading “Review of “The Fairly OddParents” Special, “Channel Chasers””