Arriving August 1 in theaters is yet another addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Guardians of the Galaxy. With Guardians, Marvel Studios aims to build upon the success of prior superhero based movies, but this time with a decidedly lesser-known cast of characters. Is this band of otherworldly heroes up to the challenge?
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Disney’s Planes: Fire & Rescue, a High-Flying Adventure for the Whole Family!
High-flying adventure awaits you in Disney’s Planes: Fire & Rescue, playing in theaters in 3D as of today! I’m far from an expert on planes, but I’ve always been intrigued by them, and the illustration and animation of each plane in this movie seemed very realistic. The sequel to last year’s Planes brings a better dynamic and […]
Maleficent Explores Background of Sleeping Beauty Villain, But Left Me Wanting More!
The new Disney movie, Maleficent, is not your classically animated Disney musical fairy tale, as it explores a very dark side to an old princess-happily-ever-after narrative. Maleficent delves into the story of how a sweet and unquestioning girl journeys down a path to become a dark, vengeful woman – the one who curses an innocent baby in Disney’s original […]
Learning About Nature Via Disneynature’s Bears
Just in time for Earth Day is the latest installment in the Disneynature series, Bears. The nature documentary takes viewers on a year-long journey with a mama bear, Sky, and her two cubs, Scout and Amber. The trio embark on a treacherous trek across the Alaskan wilderness as they search for the elusive salmon run […]
Captain America Returns in Action Packed The Winter Soldier
It may be spring, but a summer blockbuster is now in theaters. Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the sequel to the 2011 film, Captain America: The First Avenger that introduced the superhero. While Captain America also appeared in the wildly successful The Avengers, it really isn’t until this film, that the Captain has firmly […]