The YOMYOMF Archives of Lauren Lola
Originally published November 30, 2018 For actor Steven Yeun, he is best known for his portrayal of Glenn Rhee on the TV series, THE WALKING DEAD. However, within the past year, he has gained even more traction for his roles in SORRY TO BOTHER YOU and the highly praised South Korean mystery drama, BURNING. To …
Originally published October 8, 2018 STAR WARS RESISTANCE at last had its series premiere last night on the Disney Channel. The third animated series set in the galaxy far, far away is set six months before the events of the sequel trilogy, as it follows New Republic pilot-turned-Resistance spy Kazuda “Kaz” Xiono, who’s assigned by …
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Originally published September 22, 2018 After taking a few days for the news to sink in, I feel ready to share my thoughts about Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER. As a refresher, Deadline reported earlier this week on how the beloved Nickelodeon series will be recreated as a live-action series, with the …
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Originally published June 19, 2018 “I’ve heard a great deal about you, Mulan.” This line spoken by the Emperor of China encompasses the thoughts of many about MULAN; the Disney animated adaptation of the Chinese tale of the same name, which was released 20 years ago today. When her elderly father is reported for duty …
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Originally published June 15, 2018 The world premiere of the Hawaiian-dubbed MOANA finally happened this past Sunday at Ko Olina Resort, in time for World Oceans Day. The first Disney film to be translated into Hawaiian marked the occasion with a blue carpet rather than red, as the stars made their way down it to …
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Originally published on April 16, 2018 On April 16th, 1988, Studio Ghibli released a double feature into movie theaters all over Japan, with each of the films directed by two of the animation powerhouse’s co-founders. Those titles were MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO directed by Hayao Miyazaki and GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES directed by the late Isao …
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Originally published on February 21, 2018 Two nights ago, the beginning of the end kicked off when STAR WARS REBELS started up the second half of the fourth and final season. The events that unfolded throughout that evening’s two episodes were so emotional and overwhelming, that for the sake of preventing spoilers, this is where …
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Originally published on November 20, 2017 Three years ago, the small group of API animated Disney movie characters got a little larger when audience members met the tech-savvy Hiro Hamada in the film, BIG HERO 6. Together with his plushy healthcare robotic companion Baymax and his just as tech-savvy friends, they put their skills to …
Originally published on November 9, 2017 PRINCESS MONONOKE was not only the film that first gained film director Hayao Miyazaki overseas recognition, but is also his darkest and most complex work. Out of thousands of films out there where sides are distinctly drawn and middle ground is anything but present, PRINCESS MONONOKE is a diamond …
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Originally published on June 21, 2017 Disney has a lot of movies, so it’s hard to keep track of when specific ones have reached particular anniversaries. Well, for those who don’t know, consider this a friendly reminder that 15 years ago on this day, long before MOANA was even an idea, Disney made their first …
Drifting Back Around 