Watching all the Pixar Movies  – Toy Story 4 (2019)

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Pixar "Toy Story 4" (2019) Movie Review
Pixar “Toy Story 4” (2019)

I said in my Coco review that were two Pixar movies that were playing in background and I went in and out of attention. Toy Story 4 was one of those titles. Going into this installment of the Toy Story franchise I knew the basic premise and ending but how the plot unraveled and coalesced, I haven’t really the foggiest. 

Toy Story 4’s reputation does proceed it as it’s considered the weaker of the Toy Story movies. However at one point in time is was a very highly anticipated movie sequel getting a mention in The Muppet’s Most Wanted opening song ”We’re doing a sequel, The studio wants more, While they wait for Tom Hanks to make Toy Story 4”  

So while it took the studio a while and is still considered a weaker unnecessary addition to the saga was it that bad? 

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10 Best Coats Worn by Women in Period Movies

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Anya Taylor-Joy as Emma Woodhouse, "Emma" (2020) Best and Iconic Coats, Sleeved Outerwear, Costume Pieces from Period Drama Piece Movies Worn by Woman Characters
Anya Taylor-Joy in 2020’s “Emma” wearing a bright yellow pelisse lifted from a fashion plate from the Regency period
(1790–1820).


Wools, Cheetahs, and Furs

It is very much common knowledge at this point that costumes play a big part in expressing characters. They signify a character’s personality, social status, moods alignments, and other facets.

Coats are yet another way for costume designers to express the character in an article of clothing. Coats, unlike a shirt or a dress can conceal or reveal much about the inner workings of characters. Like actually using it to hide or protecting them from some kind of external threat.

This page ranks the ten best coats worn by women in period movies. These coats are ranked on aesthetics, memorability and how they reflect the character. And by coat, I mean it has sleeves and is worn for some layer of protection from the elements. Coats from Modern and Fantasy/Sci-fi movies have their own lists.

A jacket-like garment that comes down to at least the waist is fine, but items like the Spencer—a short coat popular in the Regency period (1790–1820)—are not considered. But having arms is a must. Basically, outwear with sleeves is the theme of this ranked list.

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Watching all the Pixar Movies  – Incredibles 2 (2018)

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“Incredibles 2” (2018)

I was pretty up-front in my The Incredibles review by the fact that super heroes movies are a tough sell for me as they are not my thing and that is still true. I do try to watch these movie despite any my personal taste. But movie review are seldom objective and this review series is which Pixar movie is my favorite. 

So the question is how did I like the sequel to The Incredibles? The aptly named Incredibles 2. 

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Let’s Review Hocus Pocus (1993)- Is it Actually Overrated? 

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"Hocus Pocus" (1993) Movie Review
“Hocus Pocus” (1993)

Got to be completely honest, I don’t like Hocus Pocus. I have been completely and utterly confounded by the fact that it’s a staple of the spooky season for far too many people. 

However I will also fully admit that I have only seen Hocus Pocus exactly ONCE  when I was a child. And since I’m on-board the honestly train, first time I went to Salem it freaked me out. So I’m not as practically warm to all things Salem as some people even though I do have some good memories of going there. 

But that is neither here nor there. I thought for Halloween I would revisit Hocus Pocus and give a it second chance. Maybe I will like it more as jaded grumpy adult or maybe not, We’ll see.

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Watching all the Pixar Movies  – Coco (2017)

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Pixar “Coco” (2017)

This marks the last Pixar movie that is actually a rewatch. Technically speaking, there are two other titles that there playing in the backgrounds but I don’t count those as movies I’ve seen but when I get to those titles I will note them.

So yes, I have seen Coco before, I think I actually watched it last year for the first time. It really took me a whole lot for me to watch it because while I heard it was really good I can’t help that I’m quite sensitivity to death imagery these days and animated skeletons as the major focus in the world of the dead for a feature length movie seemed like a lot for me. And that sensitivity still lingers.  

But does my own sensitivities towards Coco shade my perception and untimely enjoyment of the movie?  

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10 Best Black Costumes from Period Movies

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Jessica Chastain as Lucille, "Crimson Peak" (2015) Best Black Costume, Gowns, & Dresses from Period Piece Dramas Movies
As the dark foil to the main character Jessica Chastain as Lucille in 2015″Crimson Peak” wear a lot of dark tone textural costumes and few as iconic of her macabre black afternoon dress


Alluring, Glamorous, Elegant

Black is arguably one of the most sophisticated and elegant colors or shades. It signifies formality like a “ black tie” affair. It also means death and mourning, sadness, maturity, mystery and power.

As a color/shade black is flattering on most people but it can be hard to showcase it on film however it can make fro a bold and dramatic statement.

This page ranks black costumes from period movies. These costumes read mostly black on film. Black costumes from modern and fantasy/sci-fi movies have their own lists.

Undergarments, cover-ups, sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear etc are not included

They are ranked on beauty, memorability and how they reflect the character/scene.

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10 Best Black Costumes from Modern Movies

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Best Black Costume, Gowns, & Dresses from Modern Set Movies
It’s hard to get more iconic than Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961). She wears a simple sheath dress with a lovely back detail and rounded collar, accentuated with a pearl necklace and mini-tiara.


Glamorous, Sensual & Dynamic

Black is a sophisticated and elegant color. It signifies formality like a “black tie” affair. It can also mean death and mourning, sadness, maturity, mystery and power. Black is typically flattering on most people but it can be hard to showcase it on film however when it does it makes a very bold statement.

This page ranks black costumes from modern movies. They are ranked on beauty, memorability and how they reflect the character. Black costumes from period and fantasy movies have their own lists.

Undergarments, cover-ups, sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear etc are not included.

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Watching all the Pixar Movies  – Cars 3 (2017)

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Pixar “Cars 3” (2017)

And agian we are back with a movie installment in the Pixar Cars Franchise.  A Franchise and a world I really don’t get. Like the are cars but with same rules as people. Are they born? Are they made? Is gas sustenance or alcohol? 

It almost seems maddening that the movie doesn’t want you, the viewer, to ask those type of world-building questions because it exists as “fun family movie” with talking cars that go fast.

Any is Cars 3 Good? Is it better than Cars 2? Is it better than Cars 1?   

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Watching all the Pixar Movies  – Finding Dory (2016)

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Pixar “Finding Dory” (2016)

It’s really amazing the sheer amount of sequels that Pixar produces. SO when I heard that Finding Nemo got a sequel called Finding Dory I ignored it and promptly forgot about its existence, and I liked Finding Nemo when I first saw it in theaters. And in truth, this title does not have the same reputation, for better or worse, than other Pixar titles have.

Going into this movie I had low expectations, other than knowing that Dory was the focus and trying to find her parents, I knew nothing. I didn’t even 100% if was a sequel or a prequel. 

Did Finding Dory meet my low expectations or was it even worse?  

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10 Best Orange Costumes From Fantasy/Sci-Fi Movies

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Natalie Portman as Padmé as a handmaiden, "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace" (1999) Best Orange Costumes, Gowns, & Dresses from Fantasy & Sci-fi Movies
Natalie Portman portraying Padmé as a handmaiden in “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” (1999) In a stunning costume that looks like fire


Optimism, Ambition, and Freedom

Orange has all the energies of red along with the happiness of yellow. It is an optimistic color that also promotes creativity and ambition. As it’s a warm color it draws attention to the wearer without the overpowering attributes of a red. It can invoke fun and freedom as well as warnings. Since it can be a tough color to pull off, Orange is not seen a lot for movie costumes, but when it does it makes a bold statement.

This page ranks the best orange costumes from Fantasy/Sci-fi movies. Orange costumes from Period and Modern movies have their own rankings. Orange can range from super bright, like a traffic cone, to dark rust, copper, even pinkish/peach tones.

The costumes are ranked by aesthetics, memorability and how well it suits the character/film. Undergarments, cover- ups, sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear etc. are not included. This means Lucy’s Nightgown from Bram Stoker’s Dracula got cut, even though it’s weirdly fun. Also, Mrs. Coulter’s gown skewed orange in pictures, but in the film it appears brownish gold.

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