Moana (2026) review – More a follower than wayfinder
Faithful to a fault. That idiom could have been coined specifically for Disney's live-action Moana. The remake isn't bad; just bland and unnecessary.
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Mufasa: The Lion King review – Hakuna Whatever
December 17, 2024
by Sam Spiller
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If you ever wondered how Mufasa and Scar ended up rivals in The Lion King, Disney's new "live-action" prequel Mufasa: The Lion King is taking...
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The Little Mermaid review – Going through the oceans
May 30, 2023
by Sam Spiller
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The latest live-action remake of an animated Disney classic is The Little Mermaid, now in cinemas. The question, as usual, is whether it's a bland...
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News round-up: 1 – 5 November Edition
November 5, 2021
by Noelle Adams
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Fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and super “heroes” who straddle all three genres are in the spotlight with this week’s pop culture news recap.
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The Lion King (2019) review – A jaw-dropping and wholly immersive visual spectacle
July 17, 2019
by Noelle Adams
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Following Dumbo and Aladdin, The Lion King is the third live-action (okay, photo-realistic in this case) remake of a classic animated Disney movie to hit...
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