The Lion King Review: Grief, Monarchy, Scar’s Lie, the Circle of Life, and the Family That Brought Simba Home
A full-spoiler editorial review of The Lion King’s animation, music, grief, family, Scar’s coup, chosen family, monarchy, ecology, and cultural legacy.
Aladdin and the King of Thieves Review: Cassim, Abandonment, Marriage, the Hand of Midas, and the Family Who Stayed
A deep editorial review of Aladdin and the King of Thieves covering Cassim, abandonment, marriage, chosen family, the Hand of Midas, Sa’luk, Genie, Jasmine, and the animated trilogy ending.
The Return of Jafar Review: Iago, Accountability, Abuse, Forgiveness, and the Cassette That Changed Disney
A deep editorial review of The Return of Jafar covering Iago, abuse, accountability, Jasmine, Aladdin, Jafar, Genie, direct-to-video production, animation, songs, and the television bridge.
Aladdin Review: The Magic Carpet Still Flies, but Agrabah Was Built from Everybody Else’s Culture
A full-spoiler editorial review of Aladdin’s animation, music, class story, romance, Genie, Jasmine, Jafar, representation history, and cultural contradictions.