Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) Review

Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) Review

The Sanderson Sisters return in Disney’s ‘Hocus Pocus 2’, starring Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker. It fails to live up to the original, but has moments of magic. Review by Emi Grant.

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Hocus Pocus (1993) Review

Hocus Pocus (1993) Review

The Sanderson Sisters, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, light up ‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993), a cult classic for Halloween enthusiasts. Review by Emi Grant.

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Pinocchio (2022) Review

Pinocchio (2022) Review

Robert Zemeckis (‘Back to the Future’, ‘Forrest Gump’) reimagines classic Walt Disney Animation ‘Pinocchio’ in CG/live-action for Disney Plus. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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Blue Sky Studios Animated Movies Ranked

Blue Sky Studios Animated Movies Ranked

Every feature animated film release from Blue Sky Studios – the people behind ‘Ice Age’, ‘Ferdinand’ and ‘Rio’ – have been ranked from worst to best.

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‘Hercules’ at 25 – Review

‘Hercules’ at 25 – Review

The Disney Renaissance offered a number of animated feature film classics, but can ‘Hercules’ be considered one? Danny DeVito and company offer their voices. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.

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2022 Animated Feature Oscar Nominees Ranked

2022 Animated Feature Oscar Nominees Ranked

Five animated films are nominated in the Animation Feature category at the 94th Academy Awards (2022 Oscars); where do ‘Encanto’ and ‘Luca’ rank among them? Ranked list by Joseph Wade.

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‘Beauty and the Beast’ at 30 – Review

‘Beauty and the Beast’ at 30 – Review

“Every imitation feels pale in comparison” to Disney Animation’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (1991), now 30 years old. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews the Disney Renaissance classic.

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Free Guy (2021) Review

Free Guy (2021) Review

Ryan Reynolds holds together the video game-inspired ‘Free Guy’ (2021), a blockbuster comedy that fans will return to time and time again, from director Shawn Levy. Charlie Gardiner reviews.

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Luca (2021) Review

Luca (2021) Review

Pixar’s ‘Luca’, from director Enrico Casarosa, may not shoot for anything profound but it is their most summery and optimistic film in years. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.

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‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at 25 – Review

‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at 25 – Review

25 years removed from the release of ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’, the Disney Animation remains “among the most satisfying and lasting movies of the Disney Renaissance”. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.

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