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Mulan (2020) Spoiler Discussion
Now that Mulan has been free for nearly a week, I’d like to take a more in-depth look at the film. My friend and fellow writer Munir will be joining me in comparing Mulan to its animated counterpart and digging deeper into the characters and performances. Since I already have my spoiler-free r...
Read MoreREVIEW: Mulan (2020)
The marketing campaign for Disney’s live-action Mulan remake was truly something to behold. Each trailer made this movie seem more justified, more like it had something to offer that differed from the animated classic. When this movie was announced, I kind of thought it might actually be a goo...
Read MoreDisney Delays Mulan Remake Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Disney announced today that the release of Niki Caro’s Mulan remake will be pushed back. This comes following delayed premieres for the Bond adventure No Time to Die, A Quiet Place Part II and more. More are likely to follow as the virus spreads, and people are encouraged to stay home. Mulan ...
Read MoreREVIEW: 1917 (2019)
War films have always been an essential staple of Hollywood cinema. Whether it’s The Dirty Dozen, Saving Private Ryan, or Dunkirk, the stories within this genre have always served as depictions of heroes overcoming nearly impossible odds, and it is a nearly limitless cache of narrative potential. ...
Read MoreSecond Mulan Trailer Brings Honor The Internet
Today the second trailer for Disney’s upcoming Mulan remake hit the web. The live-action do-over, slated for March 27th, 2020, made waves with its previous trailer. You can check out the latest clip here: The film’s apparent solemn tone and more realistic visual scheme have certainly been to the...
Read MoreA Decade of Disney: Mulan (1998)
Munir: Hello and welcome back to our A Decade Of feature, where we are currently reviewing the Disney Renaissance. Today, we take a look at this period’s penultimate film, Mulan. Released in the summer of 1998, Mulan is based on a popular Chinese legend, and it follows the path of Aladdin and ...
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