Disney

‘Turbo’ an unmemorable rehash of Pixar films like ‘Ratatouille’

‘The Lone Ranger’ an unpleasant, insincere wannabe epic

‘Monsters University’ a surprising cut above its predecessor

Top Ten Animated Movies to Show Your (very young) Kids

Some Thoughts on The Passing of Michael Ryan

Extended Thoughts on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’

Extended Thoughts on ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Extended Thoughts on ‘Muppet Treasure Island’

Extended Thoughts on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End’

‘Spring Breakers’ a fascinating, messy mix of art project and experimental film

Could an ‘Oz’ franchise end up like the ‘Star Wars’ prequels?

David Lynch’s tryst at the Mouse House in ‘Straight Story’

Extended Thoughts on ‘Alice in Wonderland’

‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ a sometimes charming, sometimes flat fantasy-adventure

‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ overcomes flaws to become a fine entry in an old series

Extended Thoughts on ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’

Extended Thoughts on ‘Herbie, the Love Bug’

Extended Thoughts on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest’

Five On Film: Talking Video Game Movies w/ ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Writer Phil Johnston

Forecasting the Force Part One: The New ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy

Extended Thoughts on ‘Return to Oz’

‘Peter Pan’ mostly delightful on the new Diamond Blu-ray

Extended Thoughts on ‘Saludos Amigos’