Classic Disney stories were built around the idea that love conquers all. Male characters—whether a young deer, an elephant, or a wooden puppet—often received affection from a parent or a romantic interest. Female protagonists, by contrast, were usually defined by their eventual romantic rescue: handsome, princely suitors arrived after a period of hardship and quickly … Read more

When it comes to remakes, skepticism is understandable: how often can a new version truly match or exceed the original? More often than not the doubt is justified, yet there are notable exceptions where a remake revitalizes its source material, adds fresh perspective, or capitalizes on modern techniques to say something new. Films such as … Read more

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (2023)Director: Sam WrenchStarring: Taylor Swift, Amanda Balen, Taylor Banks Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour became a cultural phenomenon, with tickets selling out quickly and fans around the world clamoring for a chance to attend. For those who could not get to a live show, Swift and her team created a … Read more

Angela Lansbury (1925–2022) built a remarkable career that spanned stage, film and television across eight decades. She became one of the rare performers to leave a lasting impression on Broadway, Hollywood and the small screen alike. Over her life she accumulated recognition across the major awards: multiple Academy Award nominations, numerous Tony wins, Golden Globes, … Read more

Classic Disney told a simple story: love conquers all. If you were a boy — whether a deer, an elephant, or a wooden puppet — love often came from a parent or a charming young doe with impossibly long lashes. If you were a girl, love arrived in one predictable form: a dashing, prince-shaped savior. … Read more

Priscilla (2023)Director: Sofia CoppolaScreenwriter: Sofia CoppolaStarring: Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, Ari Cohen, Dagmara Dominczyk Following Baz Luhrmann’s flamboyant depiction of Elvis, Sofia Coppola took on a very different challenge: adapting Priscilla Presley’s memoir into a film that re-centers the story around her perspective. Where Luhrmann’s Elvis was a spectacle of excess and mythmaking, Coppola’s Priscilla … Read more

Throughout her life (1925–2022), Angela Lansbury took part in projects that became critically acclaimed and beloved worldwide. She is one of the few performers to leave an indelible mark on film, television and theatre across eight decades. Lansbury amassed nominations across the major awards—Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony—and collected an impressive tally of honours: three … Read more

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Director: Henry SelickScreenwriter: Caroline ThompsonStarring: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Paul Reubens, Ken Page, Edward Ivory If a single word could describe The Nightmare Before Christmas, it would be “alternative.” Released two years before Pixar’s Toy Story, it was Disney’s first feature-length animated film not produced … Read more

Priscilla (2023)Director: Sofia CoppolaScreenwriter: Sofia CoppolaStarring: Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, Ari Cohen, Dagmara Dominczyk Following in the wake of Baz Luhrmann’s lavish Elvis biopic, Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla might at first seem destined to play second fiddle. Luhrmann’s film was a grand, unrestrained spectacle that mapped Elvis Presley’s life in operatic strokes. Coppola takes a very … Read more

Ratatouille (2007)Directors: Brad Bird, Jan PinkavaScreenwriter: Brad BirdStarring: Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Peter O’Toole, Brad Garrett, Janeane Garofalo, Ian Holm, Brian Dennehy, Peter Sohn, Brad Bird What makes Ratatouille (2007) remarkable is its fearless imagination: a film that centers on a rat who dreams of becoming a chef manages to be charming, funny and deeply … Read more