Lost in Translation 238: The Disney/Fox Deal Scott Delahunt December 22, 2017 Lost in Translation The Mouse exists to make money and alienating fans is a sure way to not do that.
Lost in Translation 220: Remaking The Black Hole Scott Delahunt August 11, 2017 Lost in Translation The Black Hole was gothic horror tucked in a science fiction shell.
Advance Review: The Jungle Book Blu-ray Paul Brian McCoy August 29, 2016 DVD/Blu-ray, Movies, Reviews Most of the troublesome racial/social politics of Disney's original cartoon are removed from this version of the story, as are most of the imperialism/colonialism/racism of Kipling's original.
Reel Deal Podcast Episode 3: The Jungle Book, Barbershop: The Next Cut, & News Brian Hatcher, Kevin Pauley April 20, 2016 Movies, Reviews, The Reel Deal Kevin and Brian discuss The Jungle Book and Barbershop: The Next Cut. Plus, news and views of the week.
4.5 Spirited Away (2001) Blu-ray Review Paul Brian McCoy June 30, 2015 DVD/Blu-ray, Movies, Reviews Spirited Away is a good one. You should see it. Your friends should see it. Your dog should see it. Your cat will like it better, though.
4.5 Big Hero 6 (2014) Blu-ray Review Jason Sacks February 24, 2015 DVD/Blu-ray, Movies, Reviews I want to spend more time with the heroes of Big Hero 6.
4.0 Big Hero 6 (2014) Jeffrey Roth November 14, 2014 Movies, Reviews There is very little not to like about Big Hero 6.
4.0 Advance Review: Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars Paul Brian McCoy November 9, 2014 DVD/Blu-ray, Reviews, TV So when Disney acquired Lucasfilm Limited, anyone paying attention knew that it wouldn't be too long before Phineas and Ferb crossed over with Star Wars.
4.0 Maleficent (2014) Blu-ray Review Paul Brian McCoy November 2, 2014 DVD/Blu-ray, Movies, Reviews When I was growing up Sundays were all about Gulliver's Travels, Doctor Doolittle, and other fantastic tales. Maleficent would fit nicely alongside them.
Lost in Translation: Disney’s Aladdin Scott Delahunt August 22, 2014 Lost in Translation, Movies, Reviews Robin Williams, though, added to the story, using his talents to entertain, thrill, and enchant a new generation. He will be missed.
3.5 Maleficent (2014) Jeffrey Roth June 3, 2014 Movies, Reviews Instead we get a mushy retelling of Sleeping Beauty, with Maleficent as the hero instead of the villain.
4.0 Review: Disney’s Frozen Jeffrey Roth December 13, 2013 Movies, Reviews The music is great, and hearing a snowman sing about how awesome summer is going to be is hilarious. The jokes hit, the dialogue is snappy, and the animation is gorgeous.
