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Movie / Film Review by Allison Rose | Oct 21, 2026 Wildwood Brings LAIKA's Stop-Motion Magic to Life Movie Review

Wildwood is another visual masterpiece for LAIKA and reminds us yet again how good they are at what they do, but it hits a couple of minor bumps along the way.

LAIKA returns with Wildwood , a visually stunning stop-motion fantasy adventure featuring an impressive voice cast, intricate animation, and a darker story than audiences might expect. When it comes to stop-motion animation, there is one name that stands out among the rest. That name is LAIKA. LAIKA, the studio that brought you Coraline , The Boxtrolls , Kubo and the Two Strings , etc., now offers its latest film, Wildwood , based on the novel…

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Drive-Away Dolls

Allison Rose | Feb 23, 2024

Drive Away Dolls is not for everyone and will likely become a cult classic with a niche audience.

Full Review | Grade: B

Isle of Hope

Allison Rose | Feb 22, 2024

Diane Ladd is a national treasure, and her grace and beauty are on full-display.

Full Review | Grade: A

Madame Web

Allison Rose | Feb 19, 2024

If you feel worn out and weary of another superhero movie, give Madame Web a shot.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Allison Rose | Feb 13, 2024

Aside from an interesting and somewhat original story, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has a wonderful cast that includes younger thespians mixed with seasoned veterans.

Full Review | Grade: B

Footloose

Allison Rose | Feb 12, 2024

For those of us that remember when Footloose came out, this release is a walk down memory lane and offers a slight improvement from previously released version.

Full Review | Grade: B