A great controversy has risen with Disney casting Halle Bailey as Ariel in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. I think many of us had the same first thought: Halle Berry? Isn’t she too old? Then, I squinted at the screen and realized it was Halle Bailey, leading to my second thought: Who is…
Before I begin discussing the films, I need to give some context as to the circumstances in which I watched the films. That’s right: You get a mini-travelogue and two film reviews. Part I: Welcome to Rexburg, Idaho Over Fourth of July weekend, I ventured north and visited good friends of mine who live in…
“Do you think Captain Platticus will make it this time?” the eldest girl said as she leaned closer. The eldest boy leaned back and folded his arms. “He has his trusted triceratops.” The mother shushed the youngest two as they acted out Captain Platticus’ last swashbuckling battle and then tapped the father on the shoulder. “Do…
The L. Palmer Chronicles 