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National Geographic Review: ‘Playing With Sharks’

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Today, National Geographic gives us a close-up look at a woman just as at home under the sea as above it in their documentary on Valerie Taylor, Playing With Sharks. Utilizing archival footage shot by Taylor and her husband Ron, along with interviews with Taylor herself and her past and present associates, writer/director Sally Aitken … Continue reading "National Geographic Review: ‘Playing With Sharks’"
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Disney+ Original Movie Review: ‘Godmothered’

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Today, Disney+ unwraps an early Christmas present for viewers with its new original holiday film Godmothered. Set at Christmastime, Godmothered stars Jillian Bell as Eleanor, a naive godmother-in-training.  Her relentless ambition to become a full-fledged fairy godmother runs aground when she discovers the entire profession is foundering due to the contemporary world’s complete lack of … Continue reading "Disney+ Original Movie Review: ‘Godmothered’"
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Disney+ Review: “Inside Pixar”

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Disney+ debuts another original documentary today that gives viewers a peek into the personalities and culture of the titular animation studio: Inside Pixar. The series takes the form of short vignettes that focus on a single Pixar denizen and follow them around while they describe their work process as it relates to their Pixar projects.
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Disney+ Review: “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom”

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
National Geographic’s latest unscripted series on Disney+ debuts today:  Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.  This backstage look at the popular theme park focuses on the care and habitat of the animals — the stars of the show. The eight-episode series is narrated by everyone’s favorite snowman, Josh Gad (also credited as “TheManCanDoItAll Audio Engineer”) and … Continue reading "Disney+ Review: “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom”"
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