When it comes to Disney’s live-action films, they end up being pretty good or pretty terrible. For the most part, I have felt positive after watching the live-action adaptations. The newest addition to this film universe, “Snow White,” is a great film with some unfortunate flaws — spoilers ahead. The […]
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‘I Said I Love You First’ is emotionally powerful
Singer and actress Selena Gomez released her fourth album — eighth if you include her time in Selena Gomez & The Scene — titled “I Said I Love You First” on Friday with fiancé Benny Blanco as the producer. The album is definitely a self-reflection of everything she has gone […]
Disney’s ‘Moana 2’ is a hit with audiences
After patiently waiting eight years since the release of Disney’s “Moana,” fans are now able to journey back to Motunui as Moana is once again tasked with saving her people in “Moana 2.” The highly anticipated sequel was released on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and has set box office records for […]
Disney loses power to Florida Gov. DeSantis
On Monday, Feb. 27, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to decrease the powers of Disney World. The governor claims that Disney operating as a special district has permitted the company to avoid certain laws. Previously known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, Disney World has utilized these lands […]
Disney’s treatment of LGBTQ+ community called into question
Photo courtesy of Coolcaesar, Wikipedia. When creators in any medium are limited by big companies that prioritize financial gain over artistic expression or a set of core values, their work suffers. The clearest example of how corporate oversight crushes art is seen in the recent string of controversies over Disney’s relationship […]
“The Proud Family” reboot is louder, prouder and more inclusive
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Comapny, Wikipedia. Disney+ ended Black History Month with their release of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” on Wednesday Feb. 23, a revamp of the animated series “The Proud Family” that originally aired on Disney Channel from 2001 to 2005. The Prouds are definitely louder […]
Encanto is a gorgeous ode to Latinos that shines with color and prowess
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. “Encanto” is Disney’s latest — and 60th — animated feature, and I was nothing short of amazed at the artistry in this new film. Disney has become an increasingly diverse movie studio. With an increase in movies showing more cultures throughout the world, the company […]
Disney’s TikTok filters highlight its incredibly flawed LGBTQ+ representation
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Television, Flickr. The text-to-speech feature on TikTok has become such an integral feature on the app. I personally cannot think of a video on my feed that does not utilize this feature. Recently, Disney has released the option for users to have some popular […]
“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” continues Disney+ hot streak
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr Disclaimer: Spoilers for the entire season of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” below. “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is the latest Marvel television series to hit Disney+. Picking up six months after “Avengers: Endgame,” the series follows Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) […]
Disney Parks update dress codes to increase inclusivity
Photo courtesy of Miranda Campbell, Unsplash A surprising announcement came recently from the heads of Disney relating to the employee dress code at their respective parks, Walt Disney World and Disneyland. In a push for increased inclusivity and a move towards allowing more modern standards of acceptable dress, park employees […]