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The Acolyte Review

Every now and then when a new Star Wars movie or show is released we see someone proclaim “Star Wars is Back!” While it might be back for some, Star Wars, in the words of Obi Wan Kenobi, “Will be with you, always!”. This is my feeling towards all of the new Star Wars projects…
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June 4, 2024
Marvel Studios’ ECHO Review

The following review is based on the first 3 episodes of Marvel’s Echo. The Fandads were provided advance screeners and we will keep this review spoiler-free. Marvel Studio’s Echo is the first title under the Marvel Spotlight umbrella. Now while some fans might remember Maya Lopez, played by Alaqua Cox, from the Disney Plus Hawkeye…
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January 9, 2024
Ahsoka Review

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike movies like Ahsoka would not exist. Ahsoka Tano, the Torgruta Jedi, who we were introduced to in Clone Wars has her own show now streaming on Disney+. For those not familiar with Ahsoka,…
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August 22, 2023
Watch Elemental at Home!

Welcome to Element City, where the fiery Ember Lumen and the go-with-the-flow Wade Ripple are about to discover what happens when fire meets water in Pixar Animation Studios’ dazzling and imaginative Elemental, which debuts on all major digital platforms (Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, etc.) August 15 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD September…
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August 15, 2023
Review: “Haunted Mansion”

I visited Disneyland dozens of times while growing up in Southern California. It was the #1 destination for our visitors, school trips, and even my high school marching band. While the park has grown and evolved over the years, two rides at the amusement park have remained my favorites: Pirates of the Caribbean and The…
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July 26, 2023
Elemental Review

In the opening moments of Elemental, we see the Lumen family entering a new land. As they check in they say their names in their language. The teller at the desk can not understand them and decides to give them new names. For some generations, this opening scene might seem familiar. This might bring memories…
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June 15, 2023
Chang Can Dunk Review

We all remember our high school days and how awkward we were during that time. Some of us try to reinvent ourselves every year and end up becoming something we are not and losing touch with our real selves and sometimes our closest friends. Chang Can Dunk is a sports movie that is not a…
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March 10, 2023
Disney Princess: Beyond The Tiara Review

Being a Disney Fan and a father, my daughter watched many Disney Princess movies growing up. There were plenty of times when we would watch a Disney film and as soon as it ended we started it from the beginning again. Watching these movies was a great way for my daughter and I to spend…
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September 19, 2022
Joining the search in Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party

Disclaimer: The Fandads were invited to see Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party. All thoughts, opinions, and dancing in the seats are our own. Going to the Disney on Ice shows has been one of the things my family started doing when my daughter was old enough to enjoy them. Whenever the show would come…
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January 22, 2022
We Can Talk about Encanto, but not Bruno

The Fandads were provided with an advance copy of Encanto in exchange for a review. All thoughts, opinions, and searching for our gift is our own. When Encanto was released we were not able to see it in the theaters. I feel this was a missed opportunity for us because when we finally saw it…
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January 19, 2022