Let’s Hope Disney’s “Hercules” Remake isn’t Another “Aladdin”
Here's what Disney got wrong with "Aladdin" and how it can avoid those pitfalls with "Hercules."

After a troubled young mother is released from a psych ward, a doctor at the ward realizes that she may have made a terrible mistake. Proof-of-Concept short pitch film for the feature film "Jonah".
Here's what Disney got wrong with "Aladdin" and how it can avoid those pitfalls with "Hercules."
Sisters Mia and Emma discover and hunt down a unicorn with magical blood and want to protect it.
Slumber Party Massacre is a gory film with just enough commentary on sexist excuses, the validity of women's voices, and the inherent feminism of the slasher.
Zombie apocalypses have been metaphors for late-stage predatory capitalism, but never a system disrupter that brings about freedom.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.
Bong Joon Ho’s masterpiece, Parasite (2019) became one of the few international films to break into the American mainstream.