Amidst palm trees and beaches, “The Beach Boys” documentary starts off in the idyllic neighborhood of Hawthorne, California. In 1961, a group of Hawthorne boys came together to harmonize and eventually form the band, The Beach Boys. Despite initially not liking the band name, they accepted The Beach Boys over the Pendletones, a name referencing…
Disney Plus has loads of really interesting documentaries that cover all sorts of cool stuff. From amazing adventures in nature to secrets behind making movies, there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive into the best documentaries on Disney Plus and discover the awesome stories and amazing people waiting for us to watch! The Imagineering Story The…
CinemaCon, the annual trade show held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, is a critical event for the film industry, bringing together movie theater owners, studio executives, filmmakers, and media to showcase the latest in cinema technology, innovations, and upcoming film slates from major studios. This event is hosted by the National Association of Theatre…
Nineties kids know the lure of getting up on a weekend and bingeing Saturday morning cartoons. One of my favorite series was X-Men, Fox’s animated series that depicted Marvel “mutants” dealing with discrimination and fear in a world that refuses to understand their gifts. Disney Plus has released a sequel to the series which picks…
When I heard Disney+ was creating a new Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, I couldn’t wait to watch it. Like most fans, when I found out that the author of the book series, Rick Riordian, was involved I was curious to see what Disney would create and how it would be different from the…
QUEENS is a National Geographic wildlife series that recently debuted on Disney+. Shot and edited by a women-led production team, QUEENS whisks viewers into the world of animal matriarchs showing the challenges and surprising victories of animals fighting to survive. The first episode ‘African Queens’ sets the tone of the series and follows a pack…
The space race has been covered in both documentary films, shows, and movies. Never before has an intimate telling of the Black experience been told until now with National Geographic’s “The Space Race” currently streaming on Disney+. Told through interviews, archival photos, and film footage, “The Space Race” looks at how the NASA space program…
In Disney Plus and Marvel’s new show ECHO, Maya Lopez’s story continues after her showdown with the Kingpin. Wounded and bleeding out, she stitches herself up and makes it to Oklahoma on her motorcycle. At first, it looks like Maya is there to hide out after wounding Kingpin but it quickly becomes clear that she…
The Jungle Cruise ride is a favorite of mine. With both my babies, I was able to wear them while they slept in a baby carrier and enjoy the silly jokes and leisurely rides along the river. It still is a favorite experience for my family so I was definitely looking forward to Disney’s Jungle Cruise movie starring Dwayne…
Baby Groot burst onto the scenes in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and instantly won over audiences with his adorable nature. Disney Plus has expanded on the Marvel universe by giving us gems like WandaVision and Werewolf by Night and now in the I Am Groot shorts. The shorts are a collection of 3-5…
