“Encanto” wins the 2022 Oscar for Animated Feature; “CODA” the first streaming service film to win Best Picture
by A look at the 2022 Academy Awards, plus thoughts on Will Smith/Chris Rock, what’s wrong with the Oscars, and “CODA”‘s win.
Movies and TV
Cartoon review: “Turning Red”
A review of the Disney/Pixar film “Turning Red,” as well as why the film’s star is relatable (despite what some online say).
“Soul Train” turns 50; also, why did traditional dance TV shows end?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of landmark dance show “Soul Train.” However, why did “Soul Train” and traditional dance TV shows end?
Why did Saturday morning cartoons end?
A look at reasons why Saturday morning cartoons have ended as a concept, from the rise of cable TV to broadcast children’s TV regulations.
“Soul” wins the 2021 Oscar for Animated Feature
“Soul” is the winner of the 2021 Academy Award for Animated Feature. Meanwhile, Oscars viewership hit record lows.
Warner Bros. to simultaneously release all of its 2021 movies to theaters and HBO Max
On Thursday came very surprising news… big enough I pushed back my original planned blog post for today to write this one instead. Warner Bros. …
HBO Max places a disclaimer on “Gone With the Wind”
HBO Max has made the news yet again in its short existence. This time, it’s related to (in my opinion) one of the few strong …
AMC bans Universal films over “Trolls: World Tour?”
The big entertainment news this week: the AMC Theatres chain is refusing to carry any and all Universal films. This is due to Universal’s success …
Alternatives to visiting movie theaters, libraries, and comic book shops
With the entire country (and world) embroiled in the coronavirus pandemic, “social distancing” and staying at home are becoming more and more common. Ditto working …
“Frozen II,” “Birds of Prey,” other films coming to home video early
The coronavirus pandemic is keeping many people at home, including families thanks to multiple school closings. There’s also encouragement to practice “social distancing,” which means …