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Aladdin 1992

Aladdin (1992) Review Let’s start by showing y’all the trailers, shall we? — Non-Spoiler Plot Overview Aladdin is one of those Disney Renaissance classics where the second you hear the music, you’re mentally flying on a magic carpet through your childhood. Set in the fictional city of Agrabah, the film follows a street-smart “diamond in…

The Lion King 1 ½ (2004)

The Lion King 1 ½ (2004) Review Let’s start by showing y’all the trailers, shall we? Non-Spoiler Plot Rundown If you thought The Lion King was the whole story, guess again. The Lion King 1 ½ (also known as The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata in some regions) is a direct-to-video midquel/spin-off/fever dream that reimagines…

Lion King 1994

The Lion King (1994) Review Let’s show y’all some trailers, shall we? — My Thoughts: Welcome to one of the most iconic animated films of all time: The Lion King. This movie is a gorgeous blend of Shakespearean tragedy, African landscapes, breathtaking animation, and some of the most memorable music Disney has ever put out….

Mulan 1998

Let’s start by showing trailers, shall we? — Initial Thoughts Mulan (1998) is one of the most mature, intense, and beautifully crafted animated films in Disney’s entire lineup. It doesn’t just hold up—it thrives. The tone balances humor, action, and heavy emotional stakes better than most live-action dramas do. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll yell…

Squid Games Season 2

Squid Game: Season 2 Review Let’s start by showing y’all the trailers shall we? — Wait… why is it called Squid Game again? Okay, so if you’re like me and sat through three seasons wondering where the actual squid was, you’re not crazy. You probably thought the name was just edgy nonsense, like calling a…

Squid Games Season 1

Squid Game Season 1 Review Let’s start by showing y’all the trailers shall we? — Wait… why is it called Squid Game again? Okay, so if you’re like me and sat through three seasons wondering where the actual squid was, you’re not crazy. You probably thought the name was just edgy nonsense, like calling a…

Squid Games Season 3

Squid Game Season 3 Review Let’s start by showing y’all the trailers, shall we? — Wait… why is it called Squid Game again? Okay, so if you’re like me and sat through three seasons wondering where the actual squid was, you’re not crazy. You probably thought the name was just edgy nonsense, like calling a…

Superman 2025

Let’s start by showing y’all the trailers, shall we? — Non-Spoiler Plot Rundown James Gunn’s Superman (2025) begins like you’ve just cracked open the middle of a comic book—zero context, full action. No opening origin story. No time to catch your breath. Superman is already active, already being Superman, and already suffering. He gets injured…

The Flash

⚡ Review a.k.a. “Don’t Put Babies in Microwaves (Even if You’re Ezra Miller)” The Flash: before I get into the controversy around Ezra Miller, let me show yall the trailers 🧠 Opening Thoughts: Before we go any further—yeah, we have to talk about the Ezra Miller situation. The whole thing. The arrests. The accusations. The…

Superman Returns

Superman Returns (2006) 🎥 Let’s start by showing y’all the trailers, shall we? 💬 Personal Note:This was actually my introduction to Superman. Not the comics. Not the Reeve films. This movie. So despite its flaws and all the baggage it carries now, it’ll always hold a weirdly nostalgic place in my superhero memory bank. 🦸‍♂️💭…