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Zootopia 2: A Smart Sequel About Prejudice, Truth and Trust

I have always been fascinated by the little snap judgments people make when they think no one is watching. Growing up, I saw it all the time. Someone would clutch their purse a little tighter when a stranger walked by,… Continue Reading →

Stitch Head: Stitching Together Heart, Humor and Halloween

Every October, movie studios dust off their broomsticks and serve up something spooky, but not too spooky for the kids. It’s a long-standing Halloween tradition, stretching back to the likes of Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown and, more recently, the surprisingly charming Spirit… Continue Reading →

October 27, 2025

Brotherhood and Brutality Power The Long Walk

When I was younger, I signed up for a walkathon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. I remember thinking it would be easy — just walk 10 miles with no time limit, right? But after what felt… Continue Reading →

September 2, 2025

The Kids Aren’t All Right in Weapons

Horror and comedy are two genres that often blend, creating a unique mix that appeals to a broad audience. Precise timing is essential in these films, whether it’s delivering a punchline that makes people laugh or timing a jump scare… Continue Reading →

August 11, 2025

Armand Schools Young Parenting Fears

Like many of my fellow parents, the thought of being called to the school because my kid did something bad terrifies me. It’s not just the embarrassment of walking into the principal’s office and feeling the weight of everyone’s judgment,… Continue Reading →

November 17, 2024

The Wild Robot is the Must-See Animated Feature of the Year!

There has been considerable Oscar buzz surrounding DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot from critics who have previewed it in the film festival circuit. While I have not traditionally followed the nominees for a best-animated film, the extensive acclaim for this… Continue Reading →

September 26, 2024

Five Nights at Freddy’s is a Mild Thrill Ride

I only have a passing familiarity with the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise. When the game was initially released in August 2014, my then-wife was in the final stages of her pregnancy with our daughter, and the same week I… Continue Reading →

October 26, 2023

What Actually Happened at The Devil’s Academy?

During a time long before security cameras within high schools became a reality, the Miami Aerospace Academy incident of October 25th, 1979, still haunts many. What really happened that fateful day? Was it a demonic infestation, mass hysteria or something… Continue Reading →

April 2, 2023

Jordan Peele and Henry Selick Raise Hell with Wendell & Wild

Per Matt From the outside looking in, once I heard the director of animated gems like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Coraline was releasing a new film, I was immediately stoked. Then, when I heard he was teaming up with… Continue Reading →

December 12, 2022

Lightyear is All About Making Mistakes

Pixar is a name that usually puts smiles on people’s faces. While the film studio has been around since 1986, it took almost 10 years for the company to release its first fully computer-animated feature film, Toy Story (1995). Since… Continue Reading →

June 15, 2022

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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