On November 2nd, I ran to my nearest Starbucks, flung open the doors, and demanded a peppermint hot chocolate from the nearest barista. Or something along those lines. I’m not sure if any of you follow the Starbucks seasonal flavors, but November 2nd marked the official start of the Christmas season, and what better way Read More…
Emperor’s New Groove
Llamas, waterparks, and poison. These three things culminate in an hour and 18 minutes of animated awesomeness. The movie? Emperor’s New Groove. Made in 2000 (man that makes me feel old), the Emperor’s New Groove is a pinnacle of humor and animation, and I would hope that most of you have seen or at least Read More…
About Time, Literally
I’m not sure where I’ve watched most of my childhood movies, considering that streaming services weren’t really popular until later in my teens. It feels like my mental movie collection is just a hodgepodge of random films that I’ve collected through random encounters and snippets of flipping through channels. The reason I mention this is Read More…
Wth Willy Wonka
Timothee Chalamet, Johnny Depp, and Gene Wilder. What do these three actors have in common? They’ve all played the eccentric chocolatier, Willy Wonka. Each of these actors has an interesting take on the character, and my personal favorite is Gene Wilder. I find his fun-loving demeanor much more appealing than Depp’s emo (and clinically insane?) Read More…
Howl’s Castle & Heart
Studio Ghibli is a household name when it comes to excellent, heartfelt, animation. They boast an impressive number of iconic films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and probably the most notable: Howl’s Moving Castle. A childhood classic, Howl’s Moving Castle combines elements of whimsy and magic, set in a fantastical world with wizards and Read More…
Onions & Ogres Break Stereotypes
Onions, ogres, and orange cats. With those three words, most of you will probably think of Shrek, the hilarious green ogre that eats onions and hangs out with orange cats. I briefly mentioned Shrek in my last post when I talked about his voice actor; Mike Myers. Per usual Myers does a fantastic job giving Read More…
Cat in the Hat & Happiness
Mike Myers. Not to be confused with Michael Myers, the serial killer from the Halloween movie franchise. Big difference. Many of you may not know the actor outright, maybe the name sounds familiar, but you can’t place the face (me with every actor ever EXCEPT for Mike Myers). His most well-known work is probably his Read More…
Princess Bride To Be
“My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” A famous quote by one of my favorite characters from one of my favorite movies. Hopefully from that quote alone you’ll know which movie I’m talking about: Rob Reiners Princess Bride. An absolute classic created in the 1980s, Princess Bride has persisted in Read More…
Wannabe Princess Diaries
I can’t name actors. I don’t know whether or not I’m just not paying enough attention, but I’m always surprised when someone points to an actor and says some household name. Tom Cruise, Ben Affleck, and even Courtney Kardashian (I honestly never knew there was a difference between the three of them). But one actress Read More…
Alice in Wonderland Childhood Fever Dream
An absolute animated classic, Alice in Wonderland, has endured acclaim since its production in 1951 by Walt Disney Studios. Many moviegoers will lovingly refer to it as an absolute trip of a fever dream due to its stimulating colors and eccentric characters. Beyond its manic presentation, Alice in Wonderland has also been well-regarded as a Read More…