Long-form Writing Covering Film, TV, Theme Parks, and Happy Meals
With SKELETON CREW finished, it felt like a great time to dig into some of my deeper dives for easter eggs and to round up all of the introspection on this wonderful show into one long-ish essay. It is my belief that one of the biggest single collective influences on the show is actually Disneyland, … Continue reading The Classic Disneyland Rides That Inspired and Influenced STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW
We’re only six episodes into SKELETON CREW and it has already become one of my favorite sci-fi TV series of the year and favorite STAR WARS series ever. The correct formula is there: it feels like 1980's filmmaking and it FEELS like 1980's era STAR WARS (an important distinction from being just recognizably in the … Continue reading How Joe Pytka, Messy Marvin, and Pepsi Influenced The 80’s Aesthetic of STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW
Last week on the official Disneyeats Instagram account, Disneyland Resort announced that they would be offering a new menu across the parks that will be themed to the release of MOANA 2, releasing in theaters on November 27th. These MOANA 2 offerings are just the latest in Disneyland Resort’s efforts to provide a massive and … Continue reading Disneyland’s New MOANA 2 Menu: Food, Drinks, and Photos
The El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles is one of the most underrated Disney experiences in the US. Located directly across the street of the Dolby Theatre and just a few yards away from the TCL Chinese Theatre, it occupies a very hallowed space among Hollywood's movie palaces. The El Capitan Theatre … Continue reading THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS in 4D at the El Capitan Theatre: Worth it in 2024? Review and Photos!
Today the Walt Disney Company announced that Jennifer Lee is leaving her position as Chief Creative Officer at Walt Disney Animation and will be returning to the FROZEN franchise to write and direct FROZEN 3 (officially titled FROZEN III - I think Jennifer Lee likes Roman numerals) and write FROZEN 4 (officially FROZEN IV) - … Continue reading Jennifer Lee IS BACK! Why her return to Direct FROZEN 3 is GREAT News For The Franchise
At yesterday’s D23 Disney Entertainment Presentation at the Honda Center, Jennifer Lee presented a much desired update on the status of FROZEN III. It was not very long - just about five minutes in length - and it was the only project that Jennifer Lee talked about - even thought she is ostensibly the head … Continue reading FROZEN 3 at D23 – Unanswered Questions and New Characters!?
McDonalds has finally teamed with Disney on a correctly timed Happy Meal. This isn’t THE MARVELS Happy Meals, which were released 3 months before the film’s release or CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Happy Meals, which were released a few weeks ago, 9 months before the film is set to come out. This time, INSIDE … Continue reading I Bought McDonalds’ INSIDE OUT 2 Happy Meal: Toys, Packaging, and Review
Yes I have Disney on the brain lately as I am going to Disney World next week so I apologize for all the crazy blog posts lately. But in ramping up for the trip, I decided to re-watch THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE, a film I had not watched since I was a kid in the … Continue reading Why THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE should be Disney’s Next Great Live-Action or Disney Plus Franchise | HEAR ME OUT
We'll all be talking about MUFASA: THE LION KING at this time next year - one way or another, for better or worse. Why? Well, let's back it up a little. I’m a Disney fan and I write a lot about Disney stuff. And even I’ll admit 2023 was a down year for Disney as … Continue reading Will MUFASA: THE LION KING really be Disney’s THE GODFATHER PART II? Everything We Know About The Make or Break Sequel So Far!
Look at the field. Who wore it better: SoFi or Andy's room? When I heard about The Toy Story Game or “Toy Story Funday Football” game a few weeks ago, I was excited. An NFL football game aired entirely from Andy’s room sounded like an awesome idea - maybe even the best idea Disney Plus … Continue reading The Historic and Wonderful Toy Story Game on Disney Plus – Review and Recap
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