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Toy Story 5
Toy Story 5 has a real idea about tech and childhood, and keeps flinching from it. Jessie's arc saves a film that won't commit.
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Retro Review: Toy Story 4
Toy Story 4 is a pleasant, faintly unnecessary sequel, the moment Pixar learned it could mandate these and have them work. Tony Hale shines.
Toy Story 2 Review
Toy Story 2 is Pixar's greatest sequel and one of the finest animated films ever made, rebuilt from scratch against impossible odds.
Toy Story Review
Pixar's 1995 landmark still holds up. It is visually inventive, emotionally grounded, and funny for all ages in ways few animated films match.
Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind
Miyazaki's 1984 masterpiece still holds up, with stunning hand-drawn animation and an environmental message that only grows more urgent.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a colorful distraction that would almost certainly be better watched on streaming than in a theater.
Hoppers (2026)
Hoppers is cute and the cast is endearing, but some of the messaging is a little simplistic and muddies what could have been an all-time great title from Pixar.
Movie Review: How To Train Your Dragon (2025)
While there may be some narrative issues, How To Train Your Dragon is still an enjoyable experience worth seeing in a theater.
Movie Review: The Wild Robot (2024)
If not for Dune Part Two and Challengers, The Wild Robot would be the best movie of 2024.
Movie Review: Robot Dreams
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Wdc5lJ0Ill2gHHGbLhjll?si=wzoTVR6HS0STDqKd_aq_Rg So a little background on Robot Dreams, I had two opportunities to
The Lion King 30th Anniversary: A Retrospective Review
The original Lion King outshines its 2019 remake with vibrant visuals, stronger performances, and timeless storytelling. It remains a must-watch animated classic.
Angel Studios Showed Their Hand At CinemaCon
Most people are probably unfamiliar with Angel Studios considering they are fairly new to the film distribution game. To date their most
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is a solid entry point for lapsed fans and a satisfying showcase for the franchise's secondary cast, just don't expect the usual formula.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021)
Disney+'s animated Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a faithful, visually sharp adaptation that doubles as a surprisingly sharp introduction to the unreliable narrator.
Toy Story 4
Toy Story 4 is funny, gorgeous, and reaches for greatness, but a sidelined cast and a cagey timeline hold it just short of perfect.