Josefina begins to have contractions. The midwife, along with four persons, inhabit the space, ignoring her. Josefina, bewildered by what's happening around her, gives birth. Everyone looks at her, applauding the spectacle.
Disney's live-action remake is vibrant and beautiful, with updated music and classic enthusiasm, but it fails to push the envelope and provide nuance for Ursula.
GOAT (2026) opens to the chanting of a crowd: "Roots run deep!" The rest of the film goes on to echo that sentiment, offering gorgeous animation and a heartfelt story along the way.
Spirited inverts the tropes of the holiday musical genre to update an age-old tale for 2022. It's a paean to those who make grand spectacles possible.
Growing up is a challenge for everyone.
While not everyone may relate to the circumstances Danielle finds herself in in 'Shiva Baby', some are sure to understand her struggles as she is scrutinized for being a woman, a college student, an LGBT person, and a sugar baby.
In 'Maestro,' we're left with an impression but not with an understanding of the main character.
