The Wild Robot – ★★★★½

The Wild Robot movie poster

But what it if I don’t want my runt baby goose to grow up and fly away?

I for one am here for this trend of animated movies that just look flat out remarkable. Beautiful, painterly style that also included segments where they’re telling bedtime stories and it somehow LOOKS EVEN BETTER. Just lovely.

Rating: 4.5 stars

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Other Ever Afters: New Queer Fairy Tales – ★★★★½

Other Ever Afters

A few of these seven LGBTQ fables were truly fantastic and overall the complete collection came together really well for me.

These aren’t just retellings of the same old fables but now with two princesses. Each story was generally thoughtful and subtle that did a great job of imparting a strong moral lesson in the end. Goose Girl and New Name were my faves.

Now I have to go bug my kiddo to see why she only gave it 3 stars.

Rating: 4.5 stars

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Jesus Christ Superstar – ★★★★

Jesus Christ SuperstarJesus Christ Superstar (1973)

Four extra stars just for King Herod’s Song being the absolute funniest thing me and the kids have seen in months. They were so baffled and delighted for much of this musical but that song sent them over the edge and onto the floor laughing.

Rating: 4 stars