Why ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ is the Best Animated Disney Movie Ever Made
With such a raw look at the 15th century, it seems that Disney was really trying to step outside of its element with this motion picture.

Suraj Kolarkar brings his critically-acclaimed hour, “Que Suraj Suraj,” to the prestigious Comedy Store Sydney after touring this show across Australia. With sharp observational wit and a warm stage presence, Suraj captivates his audience with this punchy, finely honed hour of gags that tackle themes such as relationships, moving to the west at a formative age, recognizing one’s own limitations, moral relativism and ice cream obsessions.
With such a raw look at the 15th century, it seems that Disney was really trying to step outside of its element with this motion picture.
The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.
Gretel & Hansel falters due to its razor thin story and lack of characterization. It loses sight of horror’s key rule: In order to create an effective tale, characters and emotions must be emphasized.
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.
Black Christmas movies are few and far in between to find — so it is wonderful to see more representation on the screen just in time