Moana

Last year just a few days after Easter, my younger brother and only sibling ended his life by suicide. The days following the tragic news I spent surrounded by my friends and family. I felt like I was drowning. I could not eat, I could not sleep, I could not do anything but cry. I [...]

If you haven’t seen Disney’s “Moana,” I’m about to spoil it for you. Sorry, but it’s important that you know the basic plot points for the purpose of this article. The story follows Moana, a 16-year-old chieftain’s daughter who lives on a Polynesian island. Although she longs to be on the sea, there is a [...]

There is no doubt that Disney’s “Moana” was a hit among people of all ages. Many people loved how the film featured an adventurous and independent female heroine, others enjoyed how it reflected cultures that are typically left out in Hollywood. Something that has struck me each time I watch “Moana” is the metaphor for [...]

I’ve seen “Moana” three times in the last four days. Not illegally via some sketchy website but the full on, go to the theater, pay for my ticket and promise my firstborn in return for popcorn and a drink experience. I apologized to little Cinemark Extreme 3D Luckett in advance, but it was worth it. [...]

As a certified Disney enthusiast, it’s not a complete surprise that I loved “Moana,” but the music of this movie has affected me in a way I hadn’t anticipated. If you haven’t seen the movie, I need to emphasize that you absolutely should. Spoilers: It’s amazing. Aside from the incredible songs, the story is moving, [...]