[Theatre Show Review] ‘Aladdin’ on Broadway energised me so much I bought two new magic lamps
The live-action version of Aladdin holds a special place in my heart – it came at a time of transition and identity for me. And [Click to read more.]
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[Movie Review] The best twist in ‘Disenchanted’ is its surprise villain
Director: Adam Shankman Writer: Screenplay by Brigitte Hales; Story by David N. Weiss, J. David Stem, and Richard LaGravenese Cast: Amy Adams (Giselle Philip), Patrick [Click to read more.]
[Movies] Netflix vs Broadway: which version of The Prom is better?
In 2010, a Mississippi school called off its prom because a student decided to wear a tuxedo bring her girlfriend to prom. This real-life incident [Click to read more.]
[Movie Review] ‘Aladdin’ breaks new ground as the best live-action Disney remake
Remakes are often tricky territory — after all, not everyone agrees on what elements in the original must also appear in the newer version. Live-action [Click to read more.]
[Movie Review] ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ is delightful, but not perfect
It’s almost impossible to write about Mary Poppins Returns without comparing it 1964’s Mary Poppins since it is, after all, a sequel – so I’m [Click to read more.]
[Theatre Review] ‘The Lion King’ is a magnificently executed journey
Claiming to be the world’s number 1 musical” is, admittedly, a bombastic assertion — so does “The Lion King” live up to the expectations of that [Click to read more.]
[Movie Review] ‘The Greatest Showman’ is a disappointing paint-by-numbers musical
Watch any musical number in “The Greatest Showman” by itself and you’ll find it magnificently executed. But how they are all strung together makes the [Click to read more.]
[Movie Review] ‘Pitch Perfect 3’ is the perfect movie to catch this holiday season
Fast-paced, funny, and full of heart. That’s what the final movie in the “Pitch Perfect” trilogy is, although there is sure to be a fourth [Click to read more.]
[Movie Review] ‘The Sound of Music (1965)’ is incredibly inspiring and stands the test of time well
I casually mentioned that I’ve never watched “The Sound of Music” to some English teachers, and they were aghast. So naturally, being an English teacher, [Click to read more.]
[Movie Review] ‘Tangled’ has the most twisted villain of all the Disney films
Should you watch this at weekday movie ticket prices? Yes. Should you watch this at weekend movie ticket prices? If you’re a fan of Disney. [Click to read more.]