animated film review Archives - The MockingOwl Roost

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

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.

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

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.