fantasy
Live-action remakes of beloved animated movies can be a challenge. Thankfully, Canadian director Dean DeBlois’ live-action remake of his animated film gracefully soars above its contemporaries, even if it doesn’t quite reach the same heights.
Snow White Review: Rachel Zegler Dazzles in Disney Remake
Rachel Zegler absolutely dazzles in Marc Webb's somewhat messy live-action remake of the 1937 Disney animated classic.
Neon Dreaming Review: Retreats Into Fantasy
Marie-Claire Marcotte‘s Neon Dreaming overly simplifies considerations of neuro-diversity and parenting.
Moana 2 Review: Disney’s Sequel Underwhelms and Disappoints
Moana 2's predictably stellar animation can't save it from an underwhelming storyline or underdeveloped characters.
Wicked Review: Movie Musicals (and Fantasy Films) Are Back, Baby!
After all, movies are here to entertain, to transport us, and to make us feel. Wicked manages to rise above the weight of expectation and accomplishes all three with great ease.
Sketch: TIFF 2024 Review
Sketch is a nostalgic, Amblin-era-inspired family adventure that blends heartfelt themes, whimsical adventure, and impressive creature designs.
House of the Dragon Season 2 Review
While the pacing suffers, House of the Dragon remains a wildly compelling show about how power shapes us with a thrilling second season.
House of the Dragon 2.07: “The Red Sowing” Review
Rhaenyra’s faith in her own divine right is reignited in the fiery seventh episode of "House of the Dragon" Season 2.
House of the Dragon 2.06: “Smallfolk” Review
Leadership is a complicated thing to get a handle on and this dance of trying to figure out who is the best person for the job is a dominant theme in all of A Song of Ice Fire.
House of the Dragon 2.05: “Regent” Review
In "Regent," House of the Dragon's second season reshuffles the board after a major death in its previous episode.
House of the Dragon 2.04: “The Red Dragon and the Gold” Review
In the fourth episode of House of the Dragon Season 2, the Targaryen Civil War kicks off to carnage and tragedy.
House of the Dragon 2.03: “The Burning Mill” Review
There's a slowly morphing acceptance here that the main players are trying too hard to control things that spun out of control long ago.
House of the Dragon 2.02: “Rhaenyra the Cruel” Review
"Rhaenyra the Cruel": Building loyalty through mercy versus cruelty with those who have less power than you—a lesson worth learning.
House of the Dragon 2.01: “A Son for a Son” Review
Season 2 of House of the Dragon kicks off with a haunting start, exploring the consequences of Season 1's finale through strong adaptation.
Tuesday Review: A Dour Emotional Odyssey
Daina O. Pusíc’s A24 drama Tuesday offers viewers a heavy-hearted exploration of love and loss.