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Moana (2026) Review: As with most Disney remakes, it begs the question — why?
“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” – Herman Melville In a period of ten years we have the animated feature Moana, its sequel, and now the live-action rehash that no one asked for. The animated original is a seminal piece of Disney animation that not only provides entertainment but cultural introduction and understanding. It is gorgeously animated with unbelievable vibrancy and perhaps most importantly, a sense of originality and uncharted cult

Chase Gifford
Jul 94 min read


Lilo & Stitch Review - If intention is everything, this live-action has it all
“Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” - Lilo & Stitch *Full disclosure from the beginning, I haven’t...

Chase Gifford
May 21, 20255 min read


Movie Review: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
“Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is enemy action.” - Ian Fleming When Guy Ritchie is in his wheelhouse he’s one...

Chase Gifford
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Movie Review: Guy Ritchie's The Covenant
“You save your soul by saving someone else’s body.” - Arthur Hertzberg Guy Ritchie is a bit of a mixed bag. He can make some damn...

Chase Gifford
Apr 20, 20234 min read
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