More from Josh Spiegel
What Pixar’s ‘Onward’ Is Missing
Pixar’s new film 'Onward' begins with a particularly exciting notion: that magic is real. At least, in the world of the film, magic is real as we see in an opening montage.
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How ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Closes Rey’s Journey
J.J. Abrams circles back to where he began with 'The Force Awakens' in the final chapter of the Skywalker Saga.
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Where ‘Jumanji’ Can Go After ‘Next Level’
The ending of 'Jumanji: The Next Level' leaves the franchise wide open for more.
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‘Frozen 2’ and Its Unanswered Elsa Questions
'Frozen II' skims the surface of a world and a character. It never really explores how Elsa got her powers.
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How ‘Frozen 2’ Tries to Find a New “Let It Go”
After the success of the 2013 film's hit song, 'Frozen 2' has two massive solo numbers to add to the mix.
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How ‘Lion King’ Music Differs From the Original
The new 'Lion King' songs boast talents such as Beyonce and Donald Glover, but there's something jarring about seeing photo-realistic animals sing.
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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ and the Hidden Charms of Mysterio
Jake Gyllenhaal brings hidden charms to 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' and the character of Mysterio.
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How ‘Toy Story 4’ Says Goodbye (Again)
The ending of 'Toy Story 4' manages to sidestep 'Toy Story 3' without denigrating it.
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How ‘Toy Story 4’ Surprises With Its Villain
'Toy Story 4's' Gabby Gabby is unlike the antagonists the Pixar franchise has seen before.
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What ‘Soul’ Says About the Future of Pixar
In the age of sequels, Pixar will have two original films out in 2020, thanks to 'Onward' and 'Soul.'
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The Hidden Potential of ‘Men in Black: International’
After Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson proved a winning pairing in 'Thor: Ragnarok,' why didn't 'Men in Black' lean into their chemistry?
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‘Aladdin’ and the Challenge of Following Robin Williams
Will Smith steps into one of his most scrutinized roles in the Disney remake. Can he live up to Robin Williams' legacy?
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