“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

“Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” - Lilo & Stitch *Full disclosure from the beginning, I haven’t...