Bridgit Mendler previously led the cast of Good luck Charlie and had a lucrative post-Disney Channel career, with a dash of narrative irony. The beloved family comedy stands up to Disney Channel's best original TV shows, portraying Mendler's Teddy Duncan and his family after the unexpected birth of their fourth child. The hook of the series is that Teddy embarks on a project to record a video diary of advice for his younger sister, Charlie (Mia Talerico), with the help of his brothers Gabe (Bradley Steven Perry) and PJ (Jason Dolley). A recent reunion between some of the Good luck…
Author: Abigail Stevens
Phineas and Ferb is a beloved Disney Channel cartoon that, for many, is impossible to replace – but the producers themselves have tried it with at least one fan-favorite character. The adventures of the tech-savvy stepbrothers, creating one impossible invention after another while their teenage sister desperately tries to show their mother what they've done, are incredibly clever and engaging despite their straightforward premise and formulaic plot. Even more bizarre is the series' B plot, which follows your pet platypus fighting an incompetent evil scientist. Perry the Platypus (whose “platypus sounds” are provided by Dee Bradley Baker) is without a…
According to the standard filming process, Gladiator II obviously deleted some scenes for the final theatrical version, and some of those changes were undoubtedly in the best interests of the story and the moviegoing experience. As it stands, Ridley Scott's historical epic sequel is two and a half hours long; however, it has become common knowledge that Scott cut hours of footage from Gladiator II. Most controversially and disappointingly, a character played by MCU actress May Calamawy was removed from Gladiator IIjust through some deleted scenes. While some Gladiator II characters and relationships certainly could have used more screen time,…
The Owl House was a triumph among Disney fans new and old, taking inspiration from the style of previous successful animated TV shows while also offering something new with many standout episodes. The adventures of human Luz Noceda (Sarah-Nicole Robles), her witchy mentor Eda the Owl Lady (Wendie Malick), and demon best friend King (Alex Hirsch) display plenty of hilariously absurd humor while gradually building a profound story of self-acceptance and standing up for what is right. Creator Dana Terrace's eccentric and clever world-building knows no bounds, while the supporting cast provides the show with strong subplots of friendship and…
The Owl House was a triumph among Disney fans new and old, taking inspiration from the style of previous successful animated TV shows while also offering something new with many standout episodes. The adventures of human Luz Noceda (Sarah-Nicole Robles), her witchy mentor Eda the Owl Lady (Wendie Malick), and demon best friend King (Alex Hirsch) display plenty of hilariously absurd humor while gradually building a profound story of self-acceptance and standing up for what is right. Creator Dana Terrace's eccentric and clever world-building knows no bounds, while the supporting cast provides the show with strong subplots of friendship and…
The Cast and Crew of Steven Spielberg Lincoln rose to the occasion with rigorous demands for historical accuracy from the lead actor, with plenty of praise at the end of the day to show for their hard work. Starring the legendary Daniel Day-Lewis in the title role, Lincoln depicts President Abraham Lincoln's efforts to pass the 13th Amendment in the final days of the US Civil War. Day-Lewis wasn't the only actor to be recognized for Lincolnwith Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones also being nominated for Oscars for their performances. It's no surprise that Day-Lewis would become one of…
The demand for one of Greta Gerwig's most famous collaborators to appear in her iteration of The Chronicles of Narnia It's understandable, but the debate over who this actress should play can be overly complicated. Following its great success Barbiethe Oscar-nominated director has signed on to write and direct the first two Netflix films Chronicles of Narnia restart. Much speculation has been devoted to how Gerwig will put her own spin on Narnia, including which of her previous collaborators might star in the first film, which Jason Isaacs has teased could be The wizard's nephew. Timothée Chalamet is apparently the…
The idea of a “Saturday morning cartoon” has long been extinct, with DVR and streaming meaning people rarely watch the latest episode of a favorite TV show at any given time. However, some of the best animated TV shows of all time, decidedly from the post-Saturday morning cartoon era, capture the aura of these old cartoons. They are classically 2D animated, mostly lighthearted, very episodic, and made primarily for younger audiences. There are options from the best Disney animated TV shows to the best animated fantasy shows that have selectively nailed the feel of a classic cartoon, on par with…
Pirates of the Caribbean became one of Disney's most profitable franchises over the past 10 years before falling into disrepute, but I contend that one element could have saved its entertainment value. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl it was an uncontrolled coup in 2003, exceeding everyone's expectations for a film based on a theme park ride and working with a historically unreliable film genre. However, the tale on the high seas has cemented itself as an instant Disney classic with a combination of strong performances, stellar design, beautiful action, and a timeless story. On top…
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Gladiator II.Gladiator II It depicts a difficult time in the historical setting of the Roman Empire, with various politicians and conquerors trying to shape the future of the ancient world. Surprisingly, Pedro Pascal's fictional character Acacius, the general of the Roman army in the film, may have the most accurate view of the state of the empire, even when history does not necessarily characterize him as a political genius. Seen as a war hero and married to Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), another popular figure, Acacius holds significant political influence in Rome. Gladiator IIThe ending of…