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Here's a hot take from a Disney fan: both "The Parent Trap" and "Freaky Friday" remakes are better than the original Walt-produced movies (ironically, both star Lindsay Lohan).

A ★★★½ review of Freakier Friday (2025) How long should studios wait to make a sequel? I asked myself this when I realized that I was watching the sequel to a movie I saw with my family when I was 12 years old. I’m almost 40 now. A lot has…

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Out of Theater Reaction - Freakier Friday #movie #disney

Out of Theater Reaction - Freakier Friday #movie #disney
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Even better: no copyright flags.

Well, I finished it. Did the best I could with what was a very predictable year.

I appreciate your confidence, but I AM struggling! Looking forward to the following year more.

Spoiler for the next episode: it’s hard to make this one interesting because the outcome is so obvious.

And I had to give credit to @nemalki.bsky.social for keeping me straight on the facts.

🍷🐀 What does a French rat with culinary dreams have in common with a haunting Iranian memoir? In this incisive video essay, iCritic dissects the 2008 Academy Awards showdown between Pixar’s… Why Pixar's "Ratatouille" Beat "Persepolis" for the Oscar

My next episode in the history of the Best Animated Feature Oscar has gone up. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe; I've been trying to get one episode out a month, and I've largely succeeded in that goal.

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My life isn’t easy (and there has been much sadness as of late), but I find joy in the little moments that bring happiness.

Out of Theater Reaction - The Naked Gun #amcxl #sethmacfarlane #movie

Out of Theater Reaction - The Naked Gun #amcxl #sethmacfarlane #movie
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AMC The Block 30 Marquee - Disney’s Freakier Friday #movie

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Corporation for Public Broadcasting Will Shut Down The company is among the first casualties of a vote to strip roughly $500 million in federal funding from NPR, PBS and local stations across the country.

I hope this is a wake up call to EVERYONE!

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Yay! New video dropping on August 7!

You have to look closely, but that’s Shia Leboeuf in Touched by an Angel.

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Yes...We Need to Talk About Trump'S "South Park" Episode (And Why it is/isn't Great) - iCritic LIVE
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A young Hayden Panettiere on Touched By an Angel!

A ★★★½ review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Fantastic Four has always been a troublesome property for Marvel. With four previous films (three of them officially released), none have captured the wimsy or charm of the classic Jack Kirby comics…

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending…

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What the…Brie Larson was in Touched by an Angel?

Cynthia Nixon was Touched by an Angel before she was having Sex in the City (I’m sorry, I know that’s terrible).

In 2007, the Academy stunned animation fans when George Miller’s Happy Feet danced away with the Oscar for Best Animated Feature—beating out Pixar’s Cars. How did a musical about tap-dancing penguins defeat one of the most successful animation studios in the world? In this deep dive, we explore the storytelling, direction, cultural impact, and artistic choices that made Happy Feet a bold and timely contender. From George Miller’s unexpected creative vision to the environmental message that struck a chord, we break down the elements that may have swayed Oscar voters. Plus, we look at what Cars may have lacked despite its commercial appeal. Was it a fluke—or a sign that the Academy was ready for something a little weirder, a little deeper, and a lot more penguin? 🎬 Subscribe for more animation deep dives and Oscar surprises! ►Want a question answered on iCritic Live? Send a question here and we'll answer it (if it's a reasonable question): https://streamelements.com/kevintrod/tip ►Get free money just from buying gas! Download GetUpside to start making an average of $50 a day: https://upside.app.link/5TMVT ►Easily keep track of your credit card rewards with MaxRewards! Try a free month on us: https://maxrewards.app.link/dy16 ►Want to invest in stocks commission-free? Use Robinhood! Sign up through this link to get a free stock: https://share.robinhood.com/kevin1823 ►Get two free stocks when you sign up for commission-free trading on WeBull: https://act.webull.com/pm/FGJjGCUmP9Rv/ia3/inviteUs/ ►Want to start investing in a 401k, Roth IRA, and get stock back with a completely digital bank? Try out Stash! Sign up using this link to get a free gift: https://get.stashinvest.com/kevinvptk5 ►MERCARI REFERRAL CODE: https://merc.li/dfAAu5b ►PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/KevinTRod ►TWITCH CHANNEL: https://go.twitch.tv/kevintrod ►iCritic Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0WfIjrtBJzxGGYBUbxGpQ ►Autograph Hound: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNKyiHijuIgP4o--26wsVWg Website: http://www.icritic.net E-Mail: greatmediauniverse@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icritic_official/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KevinTRod/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kevintrod/pins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinTRod My Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/22VIH93Q0H9EP/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_gm__wl My Criterion Wish List: https://www.criterion.com/wishlist/392515 If you would like to send me snail mail, please send all (legal) packages to: iCritic PO Box 2130 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 All view are protected by the First Amendment and all images and video clips used are protected under Fair Use. Why George Miller's "Happy Feet" Beat Pixar's "Cars" for the Oscar

Just finished two scripts for my YouTube channel. Got into a writing frenzy there. Time to relax playing some games with a pug in his lap. In the meantime, you can catch my most recent episode here (new episode next week if the copyright gods are kind): youtu.be/R1r7cb-GXk8

South Park Ravages Trump (And He’s NOT Happy)! #paramountplus #trump

South Park Ravages Trump (And He’s NOT Happy)! #paramountplus #trump youtube.com/shorts/AyF4N...

Out of Theater Reaction - Sorry, Baby #movie #film #a24 #towertheatersacramento

Out of Theater Reaction - Sorry, Baby #movie #film #a24 #towertheatersacramento
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It is truly amazing how ahead of its time Touched by an Angel is actually proving to be. Not only would this show be considered woke by most Christians today, but this episode critical of the Chinese government couldn’t be made today.

Excited!!!

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Out of Theater Reaction - Ugetsu #film #movie #criterioncollection

Out of Theater Reaction - Ugetsu #film #movie #criterioncollection
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