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Mufasa: The Lion King
(2024)
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Carson Timar
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Mufasa: The Lion King is constantly scratching at a story that could be so much more. The limitations in story, technical ability, character, and direction consistently pull the film down to only show small displays of its actual potential.
Posted Dec 17, 2024
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Moana 2
(2024)
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Carson Timar
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In every possible way, Moana 2 is an incredible step down from the original breakout feature.
Posted Dec 16, 2024
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A Traveler's Needs
(2024)
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Carson Timar
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Hong Sang-soo feels like the closest modern example of the genius of Yasujirō Ozu in his understanding of how to capture the everyday drama and emotions of life and project them in a way uniquely poignant and meditative.
Posted Nov 15, 2024
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Oh Canada
(2024)
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Carson Timar
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Oh, Canada continues Schrader's recent trend of delivering masterpiece after masterpiece as one of cinema's finest and most compelling voices.
Posted Nov 10, 2024
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No Other Land
(2024)
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Carson Timar
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To put it bluntly, No Other Land is essential viewing.
Posted Nov 07, 2024
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My Favourite Cake
(2024)
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Carson Timar
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Incredibly emotional and well made, My Favorite Cake brings personality and innocence to a needed tale of rebellion and not losing yourself in the face of adversity and tragedy
Posted Oct 27, 2024
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The Summer Book
(2024)
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Carson Timar
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The Summer Book is an absolute gem of a film. Charlie McDowell crafts a thoughtful and emotional exploration of the process of grief and finding life after the loss of a loved one.
Posted Oct 26, 2024
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The Room Next Door
(2024)
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Carson Timar
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It is hard to argue that The Room Next Door doesn't deliver everything one would want from an Almodóvar feature, becoming one of the director's best works.
Posted Oct 25, 2024
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Adrianne & the Castle
(2024)
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Carson Timar
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Adrianne & The Castle is a standout feature of the Fantasia Film Festival that speaks both to the beauty of the festival and of the documentary genre as a whole.
Posted Jul 24, 2024
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Longlegs
(2024)
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Carson Timar
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While Longlegs might not be perfect, the film is still an effective thriller that has to be praised for its ambition.
Posted Jul 11, 2024
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Universal Language
(2024)
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Carson Timar
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When all is considered, Universal Language is a fantastic showcase for the talents of Rankin.
Posted May 18, 2024
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Dune: Part Two
(2024)
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Carson Timar
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Bouncing between something great and something terrible, Dune: Part Two lands firmly in the middle as a good yet ultimately flawed action epic.
Posted Mar 03, 2024
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Sebastian
(2024)
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Carson Timar
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The film is beautifully honest and complex with Mikko Mäkelä continuing to prove his place as one of the most exciting up-and-coming voices in modern cinema.
Posted Jan 22, 2024
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Good Grief
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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Good Grief should be known as one of the best films of 2023.
Posted Jan 08, 2024
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Sleeping Beauty
(1959)
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Carson Timar
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Often wide in scope with lovely shot composition and cinematography, Sleeping Beauty is at times a truly artistic endeavor.
Posted Jan 01, 2024
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The Rescuers Down Under
(1990)
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Carson Timar
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While the film might not be perfect, it does feel like The Rescuers Down Under is one of the more well-rounded and deserving Disney features that gets overlooked and discredited all too often.
Posted Dec 31, 2023
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Meet the Robinsons
(2007)
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Carson Timar
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Both one of Disney's most moving and entertaining efforts, the film is one of the rare near-flawless outings for the studio.
Posted Dec 26, 2023
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Treasure Planet
(2002)
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Carson Timar
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While there are pieces of a great film scattered throughout Treasure Planet, the film is a clear disappointment.
Posted Dec 25, 2023
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Oliver & Company
(1988)
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Carson Timar
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Oliver & Company is so concerned with creating a sense of energy that it loses focus on the fundamentals of what makes an enjoyable viewing experience.
Posted Dec 24, 2023
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The Sword in the Stone
(1963)
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Carson Timar
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While Disney has had some misses, few are as obvious and consistent as The Sword in the Stone.
Posted Dec 23, 2023
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The Three Caballeros
(1945)
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Carson Timar
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While it is hard to say the film ultimately demands to be seen in the wider context of what Disney has created over the last century, those looking for something new will undoubtedly find something of value within The Three Caballeros!
Posted Dec 22, 2023
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Fantasia 2000
(1999)
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Carson Timar
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Fantasia 2000 is a story of big swings and common misses leading to a disappointing return for the series.
Posted Dec 15, 2023
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101 Dalmatians
(1961)
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Carson Timar
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Finding clever ways to inject style and personality into the film's animation, characters, and writing, the film creates an entertaining viewing experience.
Posted Dec 12, 2023
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Bolt
(2008)
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Carson Timar
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Bolt is one of the rare modern Disney films where everything truly comes together. Even with a simpler concept and a distractingly rough first joke, the film quickly pulls itself together to deliver a heartfelt and worthy viewing experience.
Posted Dec 07, 2023
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Tiger Stripes
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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While it is hard to say that the gimmick of Tiger Stripes is overly new or complex, this allegory remains overall effective.
Posted Dec 05, 2023
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Wish
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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For anyone looking to feel the magic of Disney, there are at least 50 better options available on Disney+.
Posted Dec 02, 2023
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Lady and the Tramp
(1955)
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Carson Timar
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Especially due to its canine protagonists, the film finds a notable personality and energy that carries the film and creates a completely passable final viewing experience.
Posted Dec 02, 2023
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Omen
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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Omen is an ambitious film that is worthwhile in style and perspective.
Posted Nov 26, 2023
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Fun and Fancy Free
(1947)
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Carson Timar
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The fact that so much effort was put into Fun and Fancy Free to make it feel like more than just a random collection of shorts is something to be celebrated, even if the final product remains passable at best.
Posted Nov 22, 2023
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Ralph Breaks the Internet
(2018)
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Carson Timar
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Despite some minor flaws with logic, Ralph Breaks the Internet is a great addition to Disney's modern filmography and is another winner for the series
Posted Nov 22, 2023
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Leo
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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Both comedically clever and worthy in heart, Leo is a really strong animated feature that consistently delivers.
Posted Nov 17, 2023
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The Black Cauldron
(1985)
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Carson Timar
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While The Black Cauldron might not be the best Disney film, it easily could be the studio's most underrated work.
Posted Nov 11, 2023
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Home on the Range
(2004)
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Carson Timar
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Outside of its animation, Home on the Range is a painful miss that shows Disney at its absolute lowest.
Posted Nov 10, 2023
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The Marvels
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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The Marvels might still carry the mess and underwhelming emotional punch of the recent MCU releases, but undeniably brings the fun to provide an overall enjoyable MCU feature.
Posted Nov 09, 2023
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Cobweb
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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While some might be disappointed to see Kim Jee-woon step outside of the horror genre, Cobweb is undeniably a rich and worthwhile viewing experience.
Posted Nov 04, 2023
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Five Nights at Freddy's
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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While it is simply wrong to pass Five Nights at Freddy's off as being another lazy horror adaptation, the film is clearly a monstrous mess.
Posted Oct 31, 2023
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Four Daughters
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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While on a first viewing, the film might feel messy, by the end it is clear that Four Daughters is one of the best films of the year.
Posted Oct 24, 2023
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Thunder
(2022)
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Carson Timar
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Exploring the interactions between sex and society, the film finds a worthy statement and showcases a confident voice that while quiet, is undeniably effective.
Posted Oct 24, 2023
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Dumbo
(1941)
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Carson Timar
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Outside of the film's animation, there is little for the audience to truly appreciate outside of the film's more basic emotional swings.
Posted Oct 21, 2023
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Killers of the Flower Moon
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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When one takes into account everything about Killers of the Flower Moon, it is clear that the film is an underwhelming disappointment.
Posted Oct 21, 2023
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Cinderella
(1950)
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Carson Timar
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Coming out of the roughest period in the studio's history, Cinderella might be a simple feature but remains an effective return to the princess narrative.
Posted Oct 15, 2023
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The Creator
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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The Creator has all the technical elements needed to be a masterpiece but lacks the voice and focus needed to actually do something worthwhile with its potential leading to a mixed effort that while passable, is far from revolutionary.
Posted Oct 02, 2023
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Melody Time
(1948)
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Carson Timar
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While Melody Time still suffers from some of the natural limitations of its formula, the film has to be seen as one of the best Disney films of its era.
Posted Sep 16, 2023
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Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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Adding itself to an already strong past decade of horror releases, Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person is a marvelous feature that deserves all the attention and praise.
Posted Sep 14, 2023
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El Conde
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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Often overly slow and dragged out, the film fails to truly make full use of its concept and instead, offers only tastes of the greatness it could have been.
Posted Sep 10, 2023
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The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
(1949)
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Carson Timar
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It is quite possible that The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad is the worst Disney film to date. Absolutely worthless, the film is not even an empty experience but rather an actively harmful one.
Posted Sep 06, 2023
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The Aristocats
(1970)
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Carson Timar
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While the animation is cute and the film creates an incredibly likable main cast of characters each with their own unique personality and presence, the narrative is incredibly basic and lacks any deeper dimension when it comes to purpose or poignance.
Posted Aug 15, 2023
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The First Slam Dunk
(2022)
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Carson Timar
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The First Slam Dunk is a strong sports anime feature film that will work well both for those who are a fan of the anime and those who have never even heard of it.
Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Down Low
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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Down Low is incredibly funny and heartfelt, adding to the lexicon of strong and meaningful queer outings in modern cinema!
Posted Jul 18, 2023
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
(2023)
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Carson Timar
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While Disney has disappointed in the past, few projects have been as disastrous as Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Posted Jul 01, 2023
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