It's rare that I watch a Disney film, much less a Disney Christmas film, and turn to the person sitting next to me and say "what was that" and no, it wasn't in amazement. It was a very perplexed WTF reaction to a particular sequence that I just- I don't know- it was weird, yo. But I suppose there is a first time for everything and "The Nutcracker and The Four Realms" definitely is ... … [Read more...]
Walt Disney Studios Unveils Live-Action Slate At #D23Expo – And There’s NOT A Stinker In The Bunch
Mark our words: 2018 is going to be just as profitable and thrilling for Walt Disney Studios as 2016 and 2017 have been. Today at D23, Walt Disney Pictures unveiled their spectacular roster - and the crowd went nuts. Presented to a bevy of press and Disney superfans, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn and President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production Sean Bailey wowed the crowd … [Read more...]
Candid Conversations: EYE IN THE SKY’s Helen Mirren & Gavin Hood
“My fear was it might be a TV movie if it doesn’t have enough energy.” Modern warfare has changed so much over the past decade that it’s hard to keep up with the constant advancements. In this day and age, drone attacks are the method of choice in the Western World’s wage on terrorism. Director Gavin Hood’s terrific thriller EYE IN THE SKY captures what goes into the arduous decision-making … [Read more...]
7 Irish Movies You Have To Watch
With St. Patrick’s Day being celebrated in March, now’s the time to revel in everything that’s Irish whether it comes to what you eat, like Irish potatoes or corned beef and cabbage, or what you drink (green beer anyone?). But when it comes to movies, there are many that show what a wonderful and beautiful a country Ireland is, with many stories to tell or it's past and it's people. Here is a … [Read more...]
The Hundred Foot Journey: A Journey to Your Foodie Heart
When someone asks me why I love movies so much, my answer is simple: because movies are some of my best childhood memories. I think the same can be said about my love of food, it's not just the flavor... it's the memories. Apparently, I'm not alone. "Food is memories" is one of the stand out quotes from Disney's The Hundred Foot Journey, and in a way, it's what defines the film. Hassan … [Read more...]
7 Fun Facts About The Hundred Foot Journey
It seems that 2014 is the year of foodie films, and that's totally OK by me. In Disney's The Hundred Foot Journey (directed by Lasse Hallström), the latest in book to film adaptations, the beauty and complexity of food, particularly French and Indian cuisine, couples with the relationship of a young man named Hassan (Manish Dayal), his Papa (Om Puri), love … [Read more...]
