‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2 Episode 4 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Bad Sisters Season 2 Episode 4. Every time the Garvey sisters think that they've extricated themselves from one mess, they discover that they've fallen straight into another one. The Bad Sisters are…
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The Disney Animation’s Heartwarming Story Is Undermined By A Questionable Villain
On the heels of the successful original animation, a lot is riding on Moana 2, a sequel that nicely builds on what came before. Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) gets a sweet little sister, Simea (Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda), and that personal element really…
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It’s Michael Bublé’s Toughest Choice Yet as Playoffs Heat Up
This is it! The final night of the Playoffs for The Voice Season 26. With three coaches already selecting their two champions, it all comes down to rookie coach Michael Bublé selecting two from his extraordinary five artists. To help…
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IIs ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Lining Up Maggie Sajak As Vanna White’s Replacement?
It hasn't been long since the legendary Pat Sajak stepped down as the host of Wheel of Fortune after fronting the show for an incredible 41 seasons. This has inevitably led to speculation from fans who have started wondering whether…
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This Disney Princess Has The Power But Her Songs Are Weak
One of the most popular characters in the Disney realm, Moana, is once again sailing the seven seas, and it’s somewhat surprising it took so long. The last collaboration between celebrated animation directors John Musker and Ron Clements (“The Little…
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Moana 2 Review | Flickreel
25 years ago, Toy Story 2 set a new standard for animated sequels. To some, it’s still the gold standard. This feat is all the more impressive knowing that Toy Story 2 was originally supposed to be a direct-to-video sequel.…
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‘Moana 2’ Review – Disney Crafts an Expansive Sequel That Only Goes So Far Beyond the Original
2016’s Moana was all about looking to the past to improve the future. This wasn't just because the title character (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho) learned from the choices of her elders to pave a new path for her people; it…
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Kiernan Shipka & Nico Hiraga Carry A Subversive Rom-Com With Fun Writing But Low Energy
Sweethearts is an anti-rom-com that follows two best friends who decide their high school relationships are holding them back as college students. Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) is lethargic and emotionally closed off from befriending others while maintaining a lackluster long-distance relationship…
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Soaring Through Grit and Grace
Andrea Arnold’s Bird is a cinematic blend of raw urban drama and mystical surrealism, bringing to life a poignant story of self-discovery and resilience. With nuanced performances by Nykiya Adams, Barry Keoghan, and Franz Rogowski, the film weaves a complex…
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Simone Biles Flips the Script as Reba Calls the Shots
Yee haw! With no more steals or saves, Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg are in the hot seat as they dwindle their team down from five to two. On paper, the decisions should be obvious, but with this duo in…
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‘Pavements’ Review – Alex Ross Perry Hilariously Reinvents Indie Rock Legends
Writer-director Alex Ross Perry is not a filmmaker who does things the “easy way.” From his black comedies like The Color Wheel and Listen Up Philip, to the intentionally abrasive Her Smell, and even his work writing Christopher Robin, a…
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‘Nickel Boys’ Review – RaMell Ross’s Brilliantly Crafted Adaptation Is One of 2024’s Best Movies
Every once in a while, a film comes along that feels like it's breaking new ground, finding new ways to beautifully tell a story that takes your breath away and immediately feels like it could become one of the great…
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