February 18, 2026
Published by Cyndi Lublink at February 18, 2026
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The Stranger in Our Bed, A Film Movie Review

This mystery-thriller kept me guessing. It is set in England and, in part, at an old family estate in the country, both of which lend to the movie's mystery. From the beginning, I could feel the tension that proved to weave throughout the story.
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January 20, 2026
Image of a desk with a large, upright tablet centered, on a stand for viewing. On the tablet, the promo image of Mufasa rests, waiting for the viewer to begin the film. TEXT: Film Review, Nereesha Patel
Published by Nereesha Patel at January 20, 2026
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Mufasa: The Lion King (2024): A Film Review

It’s not a remake of the 1994 film — that dubious honor goes to Jon Favreau’s 2019 offering. Nevertheless, this prequel still lands in the same tricky territory as the first one, much to the consternation of this Disney Animation fan.
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November 30, 2025
Promo image from Dear Viv, featuring The Vivienne from the WOW show RuPaul's UK Drag Race - TEXT -- Dear Viv: An Intimate Portrait of a Dragon Superstar Gone Too Soon - Documentary Film Review - Nereesha Patel
Published by Nereesha Patel at November 30, 2025
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Dear Viv: An Intimate Portrait of a Drag Superstar Gone Too Soon

Would this documentary be a respectful tribute to Viv, or would it be a hastily cobbled-together piece that served only to sensationalize the lurid aspects of their life?
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November 15, 2025
Promo poster for KPop Demon Hunters Sing along event - in dark violet blue, purple, magenta, and light blue - TEXT: Film Review - Janaye Roberts with the MockingOwl Roost Staff
Published by The MockingOwls and Janaye Roberts at November 15, 2025
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KPop Demon Hunters (2025): Musical/Action

There are plenty of reasons this movie has captured everyone’s attention. It performed so well on Netflix that the platform decided to give it a limited theatrical run, and in just one weekend, it earned an impressive $18 to $20 million at the box office.
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October 6, 2025
Image of a man and woman in an old photograph, cheek-to-cheek, in a heart-shaped cutout frame. Film strips editing the image. TEXT: Oklahoma! - Trelawny Welles - Oklahoma the Musical - a Film Review
Published by Trelawny Welles at October 6, 2025
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Film Review: Oklahoma (1955)

Unlike some movie musicals, such as My Fair Lady which placed dramatic actors in the main roles and either allowed them to do their singing best (Rex Harrison, who talked his way through most of his numbers) or actually dub, as in Marni Nixon's singing over Audrey Hepburn's lip-synching, Oklahoma placed actual singers in most of the roles.
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September 10, 2025
Image of woman at center of a swirl of magical blue streams, dressed as Elsa from Frozen - TEXT: Big Applause for Frozen the Hit Broadway Musical - Samantha Szulmoz - A Stage-to-Film Review
Published by Samantha Szumloz at September 10, 2025
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Big Applause for Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical

The quality of the show exceeded my expectations by virtue of its stage effects. The sets, lighting, projections, costumes, and flawless scene transitions introduced me to the technical aspects of musical theatre I never thought I would be interested in as an actress who only performed in school productions.
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August 28, 2025
Promo image from Snow White (2025) from Disney - with young woman with dark hair at center. She is dressed in the iconic Snow White yellow and blue dress. Around her are forest animals. A cottage in the background, with a yellow haze over the background. TEXT on promo image: Snow White. TEXT overall: Breaking Down Disney's Live Action Snow White (2025) - Samantha Szumloz
Published by Samantha Szumloz at August 28, 2025
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Breaking Down Disney’s Live Action Snow White (2025)

I typically hate it when live-action remakes, particularly those with musical theater flairs, go off their original scores. However, Snow White (2025) is different. The new songs deepen the characters’ emotions and drives while creating more beats for the plotline. Not to mention Rachel Zegler’s voice is phenomenal.
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July 2, 2025
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Film images with dragons flying through the air set in tablet and laptop screen frames - TEXT: How to Train Your Dragon (2025), a Film Review - Janaye Roberts
Published by Janaye Roberts at July 2, 2025
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How to Train Your Dragon (2025), a Film Review

The remake came as a surprise to some, but it was well-received, especially by those who hadn’t seen the original. They enjoyed the visuals and were excited to see a movie centered around dragons. For those of us who grew up with the original How to Train Your Dragon, the trailer alone brought back that same joy and nostalgia.
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November 15, 2024
Domestic Violence Awareness special issue - cover of magazine in red and yellow, with manequins covered in caution tape - TEXT: Special Issue 2024 - Volume 4, Special Issue 2 - MockingOwl Roost Staff & Contributors
Published by The MockingOwls at November 15, 2024
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Domestic Violence Awareness – Special Issue of the MockingOwl Roost

Our final special issue of 2024 is here – an issue inspired by submissions discussing this challenging topic of domestic violence. Within its pages you’ll find […]
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