Disney movies

Against a navy and purple backgrounds reads the words "Inside Out 2 and Anxiety" with an image of the orange, frazzled character Anxiety in front of a red and shadowed background.

What the Introduction of ‘Inside Out’s Anxiety Could Mean

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

A Close Analysis Into the Teaser Trailer of Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2".…

December 9, 2023

An illustration of Maribel and Alma hugging from the Disney movie, "Encanto."

How Disney Tackles Generational Trauma in Their Latest Animated Films

‘Encanto’ and ‘Turning Red’ depict the realistic struggles many multi-generation families face. Both movies also show how family members can come to understand each other through loving acceptance.…

March 31, 2022

‘Encanto’ Is a Magical Film With an Important Message

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

Disney's newest animated movie is a heartwarming story and a breath of fresh air compared to some of their older works.…

January 17, 2022

The Great Debate Over the First Five Minutes of ‘Tangled’

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

The Disney classic never reached the popularity of 'Frozen' and creators are speculating it’s simply because of the film’s intro.…

September 8, 2021

An article about Disney's fifth first gay character.

Disney’s Fifth ‘First Gay Character’ Appears in ‘Jungle Cruise’

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The action film, though a small step forward for the queer community, is yet another example of a studio trying to gain media attention without any true depth.…

August 20, 2021

In an article about Disney, an art piece of Mickey Mouse holding a sign, silhouetted against an instagram post frame and a red background.

The History of Disney Is Problematic — Can We Still Enjoy Its Work?

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

The entertainment giant has a long history, filled with both success and controversy. How should an individual enjoy media while engaging with it critically?…

July 1, 2021

Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva for an article on Raya and the Last Dragon

How Well Does ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Represent Southeast Asia?

Mai Khou Vang, Michigan State University

While the Disney movie captures the cultures of the region beautifully, it lacks an actual majority Southeast Asian cast — and it also isn't available to stream in much of the region.…

March 14, 2021

graphic of the year 2021 with a popcorn bucket replacing the O, in a story about family movies

The Top 10 Most Anticipated Family Movies of 2021

Julianna Steen, Auburn University

From live-action flicks to animated delights, these movies will thrill audiences of all ages.…

February 23, 2021

Lilo and Stitch illustration by Sezi Kaya

‘Lilo and Stitch’ Is a Heartfelt Film That Deserves More Love

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

The Disney film is considered a classic, but many people have a hazy recollection of the movie. The beautiful aesthetics, heartfelt story and strong characters make a rewatch definitely worthwhile.…

July 8, 2020

Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’ Finds a Way to Surpass the Original

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

With original songs, new themes, important lessons and clever jokes, this film is a must-see for all ages.…

November 28, 2019

Top 5 Disney Movies That Should Be Made into Live-Action Remakes

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Disney has made a resurgence in theaters with live-action remakes of their beloved films.…

April 1, 2018

5 Underrated Disney Movies that Deserve More Recognition

Lauren Clohessy, Northern Illinois University

Some of these movies are so under-appreciated that you may not have even heard of them.…

August 31, 2017

2 Disney Movies That Deserve Live-Action Remakes

Terrica Singletary, Southern New Hampshire University

Let ‘Atlantis: The Lost Empire’ and ‘Treasure Planet’ live.…

August 29, 2017

Children’s Movies Have Changed (and Improved) Since We Were Kids

Annie Farrell, James Madison University

Although today's children may never experience the same kind of movies we did, they're being introduced to something far more important—the real world.…

August 10, 2017

Live-Action Disney Films Are Ruining the Magic

Kristina Fernandez, Florida State University

If you’re a nostalgic nineties child, it’s going to be hard to accept Disney’s new-generation remakes.…

March 9, 2017

Can We Agree That Live-Action Is Getting Boring?

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

Disney Studios is trying to "top pigs with pigs" with their new live-action movies, and while it's working in the box office, it's not working for some animation fans.…

March 8, 2017

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