By Helena F.
Everything about a fairy tale seems magical and perfect. The birds are always singing a “song” or the girl falls in love with a prince and they live happily ever after. Or the girl gets married and rides off in a silver carriage into the sunset with her prince charming. Although, are fairy tales as innocent as they seem? Or are they much more gruesome than anyone could ever imagine?
When you hear the Disney, the words that pop into your mind are probably something like magic, childhood, love, and fairytale. Disney is a widely spread and much-loved film company that produces wonderful movies to be enjoyed by people of all ages. The cute characters, catchy songs, and true love make them favorite movies, whether you’re watching them for the first time or the fiftieth. But beneath that harmless surface hides a plethora of stereotypes.
When news got out of Disney’s newest live-action remake, Beauty and the Beast, everyone was very excited. The trailers hit YouTube, and the appearance of Emma Watson brought out everyone’s inner Harry Potter fan as they anticipated how the famous actress would play the role of a Disney princess. The reviews were mixed, however this is the opinion of yours truly.
One of Broadway’s newest additions, Aladdin, is a huge success. It was remarkable to watch the classic Disney fairytale move to the stage and lights of Broadway, New York. Enjoyable to people of all ages, it was just in general an amazing production.
As many people know, Carrie Fisher recently passed away. Many fans of the Star Wars franchise have been sad ever since this awful moment in cinematic history. Fans wonder, how will the Star Wars movies continue without her? Continue reading The Death of Carrie Fisher
