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Not to be compared to the original: “Mulan” review
Sarah Wandor Critic’s Corner Columnist The live-action “Mulan” (2020) is based on the animated 1998 “Mulan” movie. It is set in ancient China, which is being invaded by the Huns, so the emperor requires one man from each family to serve in the army. The film follows a woman named Mulan whose father is required […]
Disney films and the cult of individualism
FELICITY MORAN CRITICS CORNER COLUMNIST Who doesn’t love to relax and have fun with their favorite Disney film from childhood? As a firm lover of “Beauty and the Beast” and “Tangled,” I enjoy the feel-good fuzzies from these classics anytime. Still, I detect a frustrating trend in Disney films, especially modern ones, of celebrating individual identity ad nauseam. Think of […]