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A young lion cub stands on Pride Rock at sunrise, outlined against a bright orange and purple sky.

Why The Lion King Still Works 32 Years Later

A review of Disney's The Lion King (1994): its Shakespeare roots, the stampede scene, James Earl Jones and Jeremy Irons, and why 89 minutes is the right length.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A large blue monster holds a laughing child while a small green one-eyed monster stands beside them in a bedroom.

Movie Reviews7.9/10

Monsters, Inc.: Pixar’s Scream-Powered Workplace Comedy Still Works

Monsters, Inc. review: Pixar's 2001 comedy turns a scream-powered factory into a warm buddy film, with John Goodman and Billy Crystal at the center.

By mitch·7 min readSeptember 10, 2026

Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank stands before the painted sky wall of his artificial world, reaching out to touch it.

Movie Reviews8.2/10

The Truman Show: Jim Carrey’s Smile at a World Built to Lie

A retrospective review of The Truman Show, Peter Weir's 1998 film starring Jim Carrey, covering its production, cast, themes and lasting legacy.

By mitch·7 min readSeptember 10, 2026

WALL-E, a small rusty robot, stands in a trash-covered desert with a green sprout growing from a boot at his feet.

Movie Reviews8.1/10

WALL·E Review: Pixar’s Near-Silent Robot Romance Still Pays Off

Pixar spent $180 million on WALL·E in 2008, a near-silent robot love story that became one of the studio's strangest and best bets.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 10, 2026

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in armor stands on a war-torn field at dusk, holding a shield and sword.

Movie Reviews7.2/10

Patty Jenkins Casts a Superhero Who Leads With Compassion, Then Hands the Ending to a Video Game

Wonder Woman (2017) review: Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins deliver strong first two acts, but a CGI god duel finale loses the war film's stakes.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 10, 2026

Ant-Man in his suit stands on a model train track, facing a toy train engine in a child's bedroom.

Movie Reviews7.1/10

Ant-Man (2015): A Heist Film That Knows Its Limits

Ant-Man (2015) is a Marvel heist film that knows its limits, with Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and a script four writers deep.

By mitch·7 min readSeptember 10, 2026

Spider-Man in his red and blue suit crouches on a rooftop overlooking a city at dusk.

Movie Reviews7.4/10

Sam Raimi Turned a Superhero Into a Guy Who Can’t Catch a Break

Sam Raimi's Spider-Man (2002) review: Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, and the origin story that built the modern superhero template.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A lone astronaut in a white spacesuit stands on the red Martian surface, looking toward a small greenhouse dome with green plants.

Movie Reviews7.7/10

The Martian Review: Ridley Scott’s Efficient Survival Drama

Ridley Scott's The Martian strands Matt Damon on Mars and turns survival into problem-solving. A review of the 2015 sci-fi hit, its cast, and its legacy.

By mitch·8 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A house with colorful balloons floats above clouds toward a waterfall in a bright, animated style.

Movie Reviews8/10

Pixar’s Up Turns Grief Into an Adventure Story

Pete Docter's Up (2009) floats a widower's house to South America on balloons. A review of Pixar's grief-soaked adventure, its cast, and that opening montage.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 10, 2026

Harley Quinn and Deadshot stand back-to-back in a rainy, neon-lit city street, ready for action.

Movie Reviews5.9/10

Suicide Squad Review: Viola Davis Shines in a Messy DCEU Team-Up

Suicide Squad review: Viola Davis rules as Amanda Waller, Jared Leto's Joker barely registers, and David Ayer's DC villain team-up never finds its footing.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 10, 2026