Review: Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” doesn’t break new ground, still hits a home run as feel-good sports flick
Based on a true story, sports agent JB Bernstein (Jon Hamm) finds that business has changed and things aren’t going well for his career. In a last-ditch effort... Read more.
“Mary Poppins” delights at 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival with family focus, insights from songwriter Richard Sherman
Last week, classic movie buffs descended on Hollywood, Calif. to attend the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival. As Inside the Magic‘s resident filmmaker and movie... Read more.
Review – “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is Marvel’s best film to date, turning a superhero film into a spy thriller
“Captain America: The First Avenger” was released 3 years ago in the summer of 2011. At the time, it was the fifth film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The... Read more.
“Party Central” filmmakers give behind-the-scenes look at pitching a Pixar short in “Muppets Most Wanted” event
Releasing to theaters this week, “Muppets Most Wanted” is paired with a brand new Disney-Pixar short film from the world of “Monsters University”... Read more.
Review: “Muppets Most Wanted” leaves viewers wanting more, cast and filmmakers add hilarity in making-of interviews
It’s been two and a half years since “The Muppets” was released in theaters. Finally, Kermit the Frog and pals are back to bring us more hilarious... Read more.
Can “The Wind Rises” blow over “Frozen” at the Oscars or will Miyazaki’s last movie feel the chill of the Academy Awards?
Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most influential and admired filmmakers and a major figure in the Japanese cinematic landscape. His films have inspired moviegoers and... Read more.
Knott’s Merry Farm 2013 charms with classic Christmas entertainment, appealing across all generations
Knott’s Berry Farm is filled with the spirit of the holiday season as it transforms into Knott’s Merry Farm featuring new attractions, live entertainment, festive... Read more.
First-timers face fears for Halloween Horror Nights 2013 as Universal Studios Hollywood debuts more of “The Walking Dead”
Editor’s Note: For the past few years, I have sent different reporters to cover opening night of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood while... Read more.
LEGOLAND California largely offers kid-sized entertainment with a few adult surprises, at a doable drive from Disneyland
A couple months ago, I took my nephews to LEGOLAND, California. Being a Disney aficionado, I had to go in with an open mind, knowing that this park wasn’t... Read more.
E3 2013 Wrap-Up: Hands-on with Disney Infinity, Fantasia: Music Evolved, Castle of Illusion, Kingdom Hearts 3 and beyond
This week was the annual mecca of video games that is the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3 for short. E3 2013 brought gamers and developers together from around... Read more.