“The Color Purple” Strikes An Odd Tone
The Color Purple (2023) had been on my to-do list for a long time.
Scene Appreciation: Kronk & “The Emperor’s New Groove”
This post is perhaps not a scene appreciation, but a character appreciation.
Just End The Suffering Podcast: Pop Culture Party 5
It’s time to kick off 2024 by looking back at the year in pop culture from 2023 on the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) is joined by pop culture correspondent Sam Derosa (@SDeros5) and resident film critic Jon Stanko (@JStanko99) to revisit what 2023 had to offer in terms of pop culture.
“Haunted Mansion” Is Classic Friday Night Family Movie
It’s about time we stop making movies based on amusement park rides. The Pirates of The Caribbean (2003) set the fervor in motion, yet after that the Disney machine couldn’t fix it.
“The Little Mermaid” Trailer Reaction
“A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch, to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince.” […]
“Hidden Figures” No Longer Hidden Gem For Me
he story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.” Director: Theodore MelfiWriters: Allison Schroeder, […]
“Tron” | Undeniably Inventive; Story Gets Lost In The Weeds But It All Holds Up
“A computer hacker is abducted into the digital world and forced to participate in gladiatorial games where his only chance of escape is with the help of a heroic security […]
“Encanto” | Disney Animation Strikes Gold Again. Rinse, Wash, Repeat.
“A young Colombian woman has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers” Director: Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Charise Castro SmithWriter: Charise Castro […]
“Jungle Cruise” | A Enjoyable Journey To What Could Have Been
“Based on Disneyland’s theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles but with a supernatural element.“ Director: […]
Stanko's Stance 