This week, one of the most famous (and controversial) animated Batman movies is about to arrive on Netflix — Batman: The Killing Joke, an adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name. Here's why you should check it out.
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From behind-the-scenes factoids and spooky Easter eggs to familiar actors bringing this world to life, it's time to take a look at the things only adults notice in ParaNorman.
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Lady and the Tramp has a lot to say, and some of those messages are noticed only by the adults watching along with their kids. Here are some things in Lady and the Tramp that children probably won't even notice, but will get the full attention of grown-ups.
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For as despicable as Syndrome appears, there's more to consider when telling this wannabe hero's story. The truth is that Syndrome isn't actually the villain in the first Incredibles movie, and the answer to who the real one is might be a hard pill to swallow for lifelong fans of the franchise.
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We're here to explore everything in Zootopia that sails over younger heads, one cheeky pun, homage, and joke at a time.
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From its all-star cast to martial arts references, here are the things only adults notice in Kung Fu Panda.
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Now that Disney's latest live-action remake of one of its animated classics is here, it's time to take a look at how the new Mulan pays respect to its predecessor. Grab your sword and your armor as we check out the Easter eggs you missed in the live-action Mulan.
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Disney's live-action Mulan remake may have had a rocky road to release day, between various delays and outrages, but the film is now available for streaming on Disney+. However, as with most remakes, reboots, and adaptations, not everything from the original made the cut.
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From symbolic imagery to systemic societal issues, here are some of the things only adults notice in the live-action Mulan.
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There's plenty for children to enjoy in Corpse Bride, but there's also lots of material just for adults. Here are some treasures in Corpse Bride made for grown-up sensibilities only.
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From lovable monsters to talking toys, these are the greatest friendships in Pixar films.
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Minions have a unique look: denim overalls and oversized goggles. But what's even more unique is their language. It sounds like complete gibberish, but if you listen closely, it's much, much more than just nonsense. Let's explain the Minions' language in the Despicable Me films.
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One of the great metaphysical questions of the Toy Story universe has finally been answered, and it turns out we might have all been better off without this particular bit of truth. Not only are the sentient toys of the blockbuster Pixar franchise biologically alive, but they can actually expire.
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John Krasinski is basically everyone's pandemic boyfriend at this point. His Some Good News YouTube series, shot from a makeshift home office, brightened all of our days at the onset of the new normal we find ourselves in, and now his little-known animated movie is storming the Netflix charts.
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Apparently, there was something far more frightening to Dan Stevens about 2017's Beauty and the Beast than the monstrous creature he portrayed in the live-action version of the fable. Was it the singing, the dancing, or the thought of portraying a beloved Disney creation?
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Moana seems like it has a very happy, very Disney ending with heroine's people saved and Moana herself returned home to lead them, but this one fan theory has us reevaluating everything we thought we knew.
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The Despicable Me films features some super-recognizable voices: Steve Carell, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, and more lend their voices to the animated flicks. Fans likely also recognize the voice of Margo, though they may not know exactly where they've heard her before.
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Today, Toy Story is a franchise boasting multiple movies, TV spin-offs, and merchandise galore. We're here to take it back to its essentials with this timeline chronicling the entire Toy Story saga, from the first film in 1995 to 2019's tear-jerking Toy Story 4.
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The Princess and the Frog is a lively take on a classic fairy tale, but there's plenty for grown-ups to like in this children’s film. From cultural references to mischievously kid-unfriendly material, here are some moments in Disney's The Princess and the Frog that only adults notice.
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At a 2013 screening of Despicable Me 2 sponsored by Variety, directors Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud revealed the secret design origins of these lovable yellow munchkins the Minions, and how everything that made them so popular almost didn't happen.
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The first Despicable Me film was added to Netflix on April 16, 2020, but watching Despicable Me 2 and 3 is a bit more complicated than queuing it up on your favorite streaming service. We've done the research for you and can give you the lowdown on how you can watch both Despicable Me sequels.
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Even though Ratatouille spreads plenty of optimism while telling an extraordinary story, there are plenty of aspects a young audience might miss — and here are things only adults notice in this Pixar favorite.
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Just how good is Disney's live-action Mulan? It's no longer as mysterious as the dark side of the Moon — the picture is a hit with critics. Reviewers took to social media to slather praise all over Mulan after its premiere Monday evening, applauding virtually every aspect of the production.
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What's the story with Annika Noelle, the young Sleeping Beauty who just wants to be left alone to snuggle with her bunny friends and watch reality TV?
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The Child's Play reboot did not come to play nice. A series of posters for the new flick — which opens the same day, June 21, as Toy Story 4 — depict its killer doll Chucky mercilessly dispatching several of the stars of Pixar's beloved franchise in a deviously clever marketing campaign.
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Bob Hoskins' performance as the private detective Eddie Valiant in Who Framed Roger Rabbit changed cinema — and his personal life — forever. Here's why Bob Hoskins was never the same after Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
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Just because Big Hero 6 is aimed at a younger audience, that doesn't mean there's not plenty in the film for adults to appreciate, enjoy, and occasionally question. Below, we dig into a few elements of Big Hero 6 that young kids may not even notice but will give adults plenty to think about.
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