Snow White is certainly a movie. Rachel Zegler proves what a talent she is, nailing every song with her beautiful voice, but that’s the only good part.

The Disney live-action remakes have always been hit or miss for me – and mostly miss, but I went into Snow White with an open mind. This has been a PR nightmare for the studio for many reasons, and unfortunately, it is not good enough to lay all those complaints to rest.

The movie itself tries to add more to the story of Snow White and usher it into modern times with themes of standing up against oppressors and taking back what is rightfully yours. It adds more to the romance between Snow White and the prince (who isn’t a prince this time around), thankfully making him not a man who just kisses her dead body in the forest.

Rachel Zegler Deserves Better

Rachel Zegler, unsurprisingly, is by far the best part of this movie. Love her or hate her, you have to admit she has an incredible singing voice. I have always been a proponent of separating people from their art, and I hope that audiences do that here because Zegler deserves the world in terms of acting roles (or at least better than this).

She nails every song, right from the start. Whenever she opened her mouth I got chills, even if the lyrics weren’t great and the new songs were forgettable. I do appreciate how the classic music was incorporated, but overall, none of these songs are anything special – but a handful of the musical performances are at least fun to watch.

Gal Gadot Is In A Completely Different Movie

One of my biggest gripes with the entire movie is Gal Gadot’s Evil Queen. She looks great, don’t get me wrong. Her dresses are beautiful and her makeup is on point, but she feels as if she is in a completely different movie. She plays this as over-the-top and campy yet the rest of Snow White takes itself very, very seriously.

Somehow her song is my daughter’s favorite – which is understandable, it’s catchy and was absolutely made to hook the younger generation – but it isn’t good. The performance is fun, I suppose, but the singing itself is lacking. Gadot was not meant to carry an entire song, I am sorry, but that is the truth. Whoever forced her to do this did not have her best interest in mind. That’s for sure.

The “Dwarfs” Are Nightmare Fuel…

The first time we see the “dwarfs” is during the Hiegh-Ho performance. This is meant to be a fun introduction to these seven characters, which includes a fun nod to Disney Parks, but I spent almost the whole song laughing with my friends because they look so ridiculous.

Unfortunately, they never stop looking ridiculous. I was hoping I would get used to them but they are creepy, CG nightmare fuel that looks extremely out of place next to humans. I will never understand Disney’s decision to go this route.

Another gripe with these “dwarfs” is that they aren’t that at all. I understand that the studio was trying to be politically correct here, but they never say the word – which is fine – and then they describe them as magical creatures who have lived for hundreds of years in the forest, never fully explaining how or why. This is a plot point that should have been more fleshed out if they were going to include it.

…But At Least The Animals Are Cute

In regards to the animals, which you need a lot of on screen to tell the story of Snow White, they are cute and adorable. Disney opted to make them more cartoony than realistic, which actually works. They are cute and fluffy with big eyes that make you go “awww” when you see them.

This Movie Is More Tangled Than Snow White

The Snow White story itself has been changed drastically. The original is from 1937 so I understand needing to update some things, but so much of what the classic animated film is is removed from this live-action version. Honestly, it felt more like Tangled, which has me intrigued by what they will do if they bring that film to live-action.

What annoyed me the most about these changes is the random addition of bandits (again, this is Tangled) and the fact that the way she gets the apple is almost completely different except for Gadot’s terrifying CGI transition to an old woman.

Andrew Burnap does what he can with the character of Jonathan, and I did find him charming at times. But it seemed more like an audition for Flynn Rider than anything else.

I do like that there is now an established relationship between the two much like Disney added into the live-action The Little Mermaid. We now have a reason to believe that these two at least like each other for their personalities and not simply their looks.

Overall Thoughts On Disney’s Snow White Live-Action Remake

Overall there wasn’t much to like about Snow White. The ending comes out of nowhere, feeling shoe-horned in. It is almost laughable what happens to the Evil Queen as it feels completely out of place. Gadot is in a completely different movie, but hey, at least she seems to be having fun.

Rachel Zegler tries to do what she can to save this movie with her angelic voice and earnest performance, but she doesn’t succeed.

The “dwarfs” simply do not look good as CG characters, a choice I will never understand. They repeatedly took me out of the film to the point where I found myself laughing at times. One big decision revolving around Dopey is near blasphemy and left many people in my theater upset.

All of this to say, my twelve-year-old daughter was sitting next to me and she rather enjoyed the movie. She laughed at the “dwarfs”, calling them terrifying, but she actually enjoyed the songs and musical performances and even teared up at one point.

Considering that she is the target audience, maybe Snow White will work for some. Decide for yourself when it comes to theaters on March 21.

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About Snow White

Disney’s Snow White is a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film. Starring Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”) in the title role and Gal Gadot (“Wonder Woman”) as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen, the magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy.

Snow White opens in theaters on March 21.

Bill Skarsgård leads Locked with brilliance, always keeping the audience entertained and on the edge of their seats.

Locked is a high-octane, intense, thrill ride from start to finish. This is one of those movies that puts right in the driver’s seat (no pun intended) with the main character. Thanks to an unforgettable performance by Bill Skarsgård, Locked is something you won’t soon forget.

While it has one glaring issue, which we will get into later, overall the movie is great. I was not sure what to expect but I should have known with two of today’s best actors, Locked was going to be more than worth checking out.

Eddie (Skarsgård) is down on his luck when he stumbles across an unlocked, very expensive-looking, car. He makes the call to see what he can find and ends up being locked inside by the owner Wiliam (Anthony Hopkins). What follows is ninety minutes of Eddie trying everything he can think of to escape, and William clearly having a blast messing with him.

Skarsgård is on screen for the entire run of the movie, more or less. This is a lot for an actor. To be able to carry an entire film is no small feat, and Skarsgård does it brilliantly. Hopkins has a lot of lines, but he is mostly just a voice on the speakers until the third act.

As a parent, there are a lot of moments that hit especially hard for me. I do not want to give anything away, but Eddie has a daughter and William knows that she is his weak point. There is one scene in particular that was so hard to watch, that I did so through my fingers. Skarsgård absolutely crushes it, making me feel exactly what his character is feeling.

Considering that Skarsgård is the eyes and ears of the audience, a lot of pressure falls on his shoulders. If we do not believe him and his journey, the movie is not going to work. To no one’s surprise though, he is phenomenal in the film.

Locked works as well as it does because of him. Because of the intensity in his eyes and the way we feel his desperation to get out and get back to his daughter. He is willing to do anything to escape, which is what makes this movie so scary – especially for parents.

My only real gripe with this movie is the ending. Not so much the events of the ending, or the way things play out, but the fact that it is so abrupt. Throughout the entire film, I was locked in. I was there with Eddie and I was rooting for him.

I wanted nothing more than for him to escape the clutches of William, but when the credits hit, it felt as if I slammed into a brick wall. It is that jarring. Hearts are pounding and then, it just ends. I thought perhaps there was going to be a mid-credit scene to soften this blow, but no, there is not.

That said, Skarsgård is incredible in this movie, as is Hopkins. The story may be more on the simple and predictable side, but it is still entertaining and intense. I had a lot of fun with this one, much more than I anticipated.

Locked comes to theaters on March 21 – be sure to see it on the big screen!

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About Locked

From producer Sam Raimi (Evil Dead, Drag Me to Hell) comes a relentless horror-thriller where luxury becomes deadly.

When Eddie (Bill Skarsgård) breaks into a luxury SUV, he steps into a deadly trap set by William (Anthony Hopkins), a self-proclaimed vigilante delivering his own brand of twisted justice. With no means of escape, Eddie must fight to survive in a ride where escape is an illusion, survival is a nightmare, and justice shifts into high gear.

Locked comes to theaters on March 21.

While The Astronaut doesn’t necessarily do anything new, it is still a solidly entertaining piece of Sci-Fi art thanks to Kate Mara’s killer performance.

On paper, The Astronaut sounds like a fantastic Science Fiction film. Kate Mara stars in a movie filled to the brim with paranoia as an astronaut who returns to space and becomes fairly confident an alien creature has followed her back. While it doesn’t really do anything new, and is often predictable, Mara’s stellar performance makes The Astronaut worth checking out.

This film moves along quickly, clocking in at ninety minutes, which is the perfect length for something like this. It never tries to do too much and while it leans into the suspenseful moments at times, it never draws anything out to long.

Mara is at the front and center of The Astronaut. She is almost always seen on screen and she fully commits to the role. She does a wonderful job of taking the audience on this journey with her.

The supporting cast is great, but this truly feels like a solo venture for Mara with no one else getting anywhere near as much screen time as her. She proves that she has the acting ability to command a film like this, delivering an incredible performance.

The Astronaut can be suspenseful at times, but it does often feel like a film we have seen bits and pieces of before. It doesn’t take risks, feeling like a safe but solid entry in the Sci-Fi horror genre.

There is a little bit of body horror weaved in, but not nearly as much as we have seen with recent movies like The Substance. One scene in particular made me hide behind my hands, but overall, nothing turned my stomach.

The big reveal is perfectly placed in the middle of the third act, and even though I figured out the general idea of what was happening, it was executed very well. There are some truly incredible visuals in The Astronaut, especially in the third act. Again, nothing completely surprising happens, but it still entertaining to see all the pieces of the puzzle come together.

The Astronaut is currently seeking distribution after its premiere at SXSW 2025 and I truly hope that Sci-Fi fans get a chance to see this one on the big screen. Kate Mara’s performance is fantastic, and I enjoyed watching her fully give herself over to the role.

About The Astronaut

After returning from her first space mission, astronaut Sam Walker is placed under NASA’s care at a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. However, when disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, she fears that something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth.

The Astronaut is currently seeking distribution after its premiere at SXSW 2025.

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The Assessment is a crazy, twisted, messed up movie that works thanks to the incredible performances by all three leads.

The Assessment is one of those movies that can be difficult to watch because of how far it is willing to go. While the story itself is bizarre, suspenseful, and twisted, it is the three lead performances by Elizabeth Olsen, Himesh Patel, and Alicia Vikander that really make it work.

In a futuristic, post-apocalyptic world, the human race is not simply allowed to procreate as they wish. Instead, an assessor is sent to their home, where they must go through a series of tests in order to decide if they should have a child. This is because of the limited resources that humans have, and the fact that there is a drug keeping people alive until they choose to die.

With people living to be hundreds of years old, they are taking up food and water that could be used for younger generations. Essentially, there is a bit of a standstill with only those who pass the assessment being allowed to raise children as those in charge look to include only the best of the best.

When the time comes for Mia (Olsen) and Aaryan (Patel) to be tested, they quickly realize this may not be as easy as they thought it would be. Their assessor Virginia (Vikander) puts them through the ringer. There are several scenes that are extremely uncomfortable to watch, but at the same time showcase Vikander’s willingness to give everything over to this role.

Her character must do things that, honestly, it is shocking to see any grown woman do. Not only does she essentially pretend to be a child, acting out and causing drama between the couple, but she takes things too far, too often. Multiple times while I was watching The Assessment, I would start to think, “What kind of person would do this to another human being?” and “She must be sadistic to be willing to go this far.”

While I will not go into details, I will let you know that all is revealed in the third act and, thankfully, there are satisfying yet frustrating answers to the questions most viewers will have throughout the film.

The story itself is intriguing, and I found myself hanging on every word trying to figure out exactly what was going on. The Assessment perfectly falls into the psychological thriller category, as poor Mia and Aayan seem to be tormented by this woman as they are put in humiliating and uncomfortable situations.

This is where my feelings for this movie are hard to nail down. Surely that is the point of it all, but when I cringe watching a movie, I cannot say for sure that I like it – if that makes sense. This one is a difficult watch – especially THAT scene (you will know exactly what I mean when you watch it).

Still, it is because of the incredible performances by all three leads that I must praise this movie. I already spoke of the commitment to the role that Vikander shows, but I must also talk about Olsen’s willingness to lay it all out on the table as well. Everyone knows what an incredible actress she is, but there is one moment in particular, towards the end, where she just starts laughing – that scene broke my heart and moved me to tears.

Patel also brings his A-game. The way his attention immediately pivots away from his wife over to his pretend child in an effort to pass the tests is seamless and believable. Which is hard to do considering that so much of what happens in this film feels like a stretch of the imagination. Would humans really act this way if put in this situation? I cannot say that I think many would.

The Assessment tells the story of an intriguing concept. However, so much of it goes so far to the point that a lot of the believability and credibility crumbles. The third act seems to go on for a bit too long and certainly could have been wrapped up neater and quicker.

That said, it is thanks to the commitment of the stellar cast that makes this one worth checking out – even if it is difficult to watch at times.

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About The Assessment

In the near future where parenthood is strictly controlled, a couple’s seven-day assessment for the right to have a child unravels into a psychological nightmare, forcing them to question the very foundations of their society and what it truly means to be human.

Magnolia Pictures will release THE ASSESSMENT in theaters March 21, 2025.

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie knows how to deliver on the nostalgia for the parents, while still welcoming in a younger generation.

Looney Tunes fans have been waiting their whole loves for a feature length film to grace the big screen, and the time has finally come with The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. Adults will instantly feel the nostalgia with the old-school animation style and the slapstick humor, while younger generations will be welcomed in thanks to the universal themes and vibrant colors.

As a mom of a twelve and thirteen-year-old, I did not know how they would react. Sure, they have seen some cartoons from my youth, but animation now is so different. The art of hand-drawn animation is all but gone thanks to advancements in technology and computer programs. So to witness them cracking up throughout The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie as they rooted for Porky Pig and Duffy Duck to save the day was something special.

This movie follows Daffy and Porky (both voiced by the incredibly talented Eric Bauza) after they discover what they believe to be a sinister plot by an alien to take over the world through chewing gum. At the same time, they are working to save their childhood home from being demolished. Yes, there is a lot of plot here, but if you don’t think too hard about it, it really works.

They meet Petunia Pig (Candi Milo) and become the trio that we did not know we needed. I honestly thought that Bugs Bunny might be missed in this movie, but he is not. Daffy and Porky are more than enough to keep things entertaining and funny. The addition of Petunia adds a cute romance element – something my children thoroughly enjoyed.

As with most Looney Tunes projects, this movie gets meta at the perfect times. There is one moment where they mention a plot twist and I just about died laughing. Perfectly timed jokes is something that Looney Tunes has always done well, and The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is no exception.

While I truly hope that families head to theaters to support this film, because the stunning animation and hard work that went into it deserves that, I am not sure they will. I want this to be a box office success, but I worry that it will not resonate with wider audiences. The movie is cute, the story is unpredictable and hilarious, and it looks great. It is a fun family film that deserves to be seen on the big screen.

The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie took me back to my childhood and it meant everything to me to be able to share it with my daughters.

The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is now playing exclusively in theaters.

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About The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie

That’s not all folks! Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, one of the greatest comedic duos in history, are making their hilarious return to the big screen in the sci-fi comedy adventure, THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE.

This is the first-ever fully animated Looney Tunes feature-length movie created for a cinema audience. Porky and Daffy are our unlikely heroes and Earth’s only hope when facing the threat of alien invasion.

In this buddy-comedy of epic proportions, they race to save the world, delivering all the laugh-out-loud gags and vibrant visuals that have made the Looney Tunes so iconic, but on a scope and scale yet to be experienced. It’s going to be out of this world!

The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is now playing in theaters.

Ash is a trippy, psychological thriller that is infused with brilliant Science Fiction and psychedelic elements to deliver something unique and entertaining.

Some movies are made to be seen on the big screen – Ash is one of them. This twisted, trippy, psychological thriller is best experienced in a dark theater with no distractions so that you can become fully immersed in it. Right from the opening sequence I was all in, finding myself on the edge of my seat, going on a journey with Riya (Eiza Gonzalez) as she tries to rediscover who she is.

Easily one of the most terrifying things that could happen to a person happens to her at the start of the film. She wakes up surrounded by her dead crewmates with no recollection of the events that have occurred. Throughout the film she tries to piece everything together and I promise you, the answer is more shocking and terrifying than you could ever imagine.

Ash weaves in several Sci-Fi elements and tropes, but in a way that keeps things interesting and exciting. Sure, some pieces of the puzzle are predictable, but there are more than enough shocking reveals, and an unforgettable third act.

Gonzalez is the perfect choice as the lead and the right person to take viewers on a journey with her. She leaves it all out there on the table, unafraid to throw herself head first into this character and the bizarre and twisted world she lives in.

Her co-lead, Aaron Paul, plays Brion. A member of her crew who was elsewhere during the massacre and agrees to help her piece together what happened. Ash is all about trust, as that is all these two have. Paul is, to no one’s surprise, also phenomenal in the film. The two of them together have great on-screen chemistry and will always keep the audience on their toes. They are truly fun to watch, even though the events of the film are dark and terrifying.

What I love most about Ash, however, is the visual style of the film. It is almost psychedelic in nature, with flashes of memories and a score that is out of this world (no pun intended). This is why this movie needs to be seen in a dark theater with no distractions in sight. It is an experience that you need to be fully immersed in so that you can appreciate it for what it is.

Director Flying Lotus also has a small role in the film and composed the music. This is no small feat and should be applauded, because often if a creative takes on too many roles it can blow up in their face. He succeeded because he completely understands the film, and delivers something both familiar and unique.

It is apparent that there are inspirations taken from previous Sci-Fi films where the main character is being hunted by an unseen predator, such as Alien, but it doesn’t copy them. There is just enough blood and gore, and shocking reveals, to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, but not too much to make their stomachs turn.

Thanks to incredible performances from the lead duo, and the direction of Flying Lotus, Ash is an unforgettable and wild ride. Trust me when I say that third act will stick with you for a long time to come.

Ash premiered at SXSW 2025 and comes to theaters on March 21.

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About Ash

A woman wakes up on a distant planet and finds the crew of her space station viciously killed. Her investigation into what happened sets in motion a terrifying chain of events.

Ash played at SXSW 2025.

Clown In A Cornfield gave me exactly what I want in a slasher. Even though I hate clowns, I found myself having a blast with this one.

I need to preface this review by stating that I hate clowns. Ever since I watched IT when I was way too young, they absolutely terrify me. So why would I subject myself to Clown In A Cornfield? Honestly, I have no idea. I just love a good slasher and this one seemed like it was going to be a lot of fun. Thankfully, it is a blast and has everything that I love in a slasher – well, except for the clowns.

It should come as absolutely no surprise when I tell you that this movie did not help my fear of clowns. In fact, I am ninety-nine percent sure it made it worse. And yet, somehow, I really want a sequel. Clearly I like to punish myself.

The premise behind this film is the perfect horror set up. A teenage girl named Quinn (Katie Douglas) and her father (Aaron Abrams) move to a small town after her mother dies. There is barely any cell service in town, so she often ends up in dead spots (no pun intended) making her unreachable and unable to reach anyone else.

She finds a group of friends to connect with instantly, who like to make YouTube videos featuring the creepy clown who is a mascot of the local corn syrup company. They have turned him into a serial killer as a joke and, unsurprisingly, that is exactly what he becomes in real life.

Clown In A Cornfield is a proper slasher. It is intense and suspenseful, but it also adds a few elements that make it unique. Unfortunately, I cannot discuss them without ruining the movie, but you will know exactly what I am talking about when you see it.

My favorite thing about a slasher is the kills. Yeah, I have no idea what that says about me, but it is true. Some of these are expected, and predictable (but still a lot of fun), but there are a couple thrown in here that I did not see coming that had me squealing and screaming with glee.

The entire cast is great but Douglas does a wonderful job of leading Clown In A Cornfield. She has solidified herself as a scream queen – one that I would love to see a lot more of.

This movie is a blast. It begs to be seen on the big screen in a packed theater. Trust me, you will want to be able to react with everyone else who has no idea what to expect. Also, clowns are scary so you will also want to be surrounded by people.

I am surprised at how much I loved this film considering the way I feel about clowns but here we are. Clown In A Cornfield is based on a book series, which means there could be more. And I really, really want more.

Clown In A Cornfield premiered at SXSW 2025 and comes to theaters on May 9.

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About Clown In A Cornfield

Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down.

As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time. Welcome to Kettle Springs. The real fun starts when Frendo the clown comes out to play.

Clown In A Cornfield premiered at SXSW 2025.