Is “Christopher Robin” A Sweet Delight Or A Dull Bother?
byEwan McGregor and his amazingly lifelike friends Pooh & Co. are the most redeemable qualities of this dragging reintroduction of a children’s classic.
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Exclusive SCENES Interview With Director David L. Cunningham
byFrom Hawai’i to Hollywood and back again: Cunningham explains how 9/11 dramatically impacted his career and why the Mustang is his metaphorical vehicle of choice.
SCENES Top 5 Movies Turning 20 This Summer
bySaving Private Ryan tops the list of classic films released during the memorable summer of 1998.
Do You Know Who ‘Wrinkle in Time’ Author Madeleine L’Engle Really Was?
byThe woman behind Disney’s movie ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
I’m Addicted to ABC’s Once Upon a Time
byFor all that “Once Upon a Time” trades in stock characters, archetypes, and figures from myth, it maintains moral complexity. Not relativism.
Disney Announces Immersive Experiences for Fans
byStar Wars Galaxy’s Edge will bring an immersive fan experience to both Disney World and Disneyland with Marvel attractions close behind.
Silly but Serious: The Lessons of “Captain Underpants”
byCaptain Underpants is a kid’s flick through-and-through, but it is much smarter than other films that try to exploit young spectators.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
byAn inventive and largely entertaining installment in the series that seems to have no end in sight. Not bad as family viewing.
Lucasfilm Fires Co-Directors of New Han Solo Movie, Hires Ron Howard
byA lack of chemistry and leadership shook things up on the new Han Solo movie recently with its co-directors being fired. Ron Howard is now taking the reins.
“The Mummy:” Seal The Tomb Back Up Quick!
by“The Mummy” is a powerful argument for not making movies by committee. Why doesn’t Universal think about making genuine family entertainment?