Lilo & Stitch casting controversy is NOT comparable to The Little Mermaid Tommy Ross 2023-06-22 | I could go on for even longer, but this breaks down why the casting for Nani in the live-action Lilo & Stitch is putrid & the casting for Ariel in the live-action Little Mermaid is perfection...& anybody who thinks that's a double standard truly needs to seek cultural context or therapy.
So... I saw Snow White Tommy Ross 2025-03-27 | The highly controversial (for mostly stupid reasons) live-action remake of Disney's Snow White has been released. Is it as bad as we thought it would be?
What the Mulan remake shouldve been like Tommy Ross 2025-02-13 | *RE-UPLOAD*What would the perfection live-action adaptation of Disney's Mulan look like? Because the one we actually got...garbage.
Wicked proved me wrong (kind of) Tommy Ross 2024-11-22 | The long-awaited film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked is finally here, with Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda... how did it turn out?
I need to yap about the Snow White trailer Tommy Ross 2024-08-11 | Disney's live-action adaptation of their classic 1937 animated film has been a source for major controversy & polarization for a while, even though the very first trailer has just been released. I'm sure all the conversations about it from my fellow male adult YouTubers will be very normal & not pathetic at all.
Beetlejuice 2 looks like poo (but can be improved!) Tommy Ross 2024-05-26 | The long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton's Beetlejuice is finally coming... but it doesn't seem the original's unique style is being complimented by modern studio filmmaking.
Stop the Moana remake. Do this instead... Tommy Ross 2024-05-11 | Disney's Moana remake is almost ready to start shooting, but why don't they hit the brakes & re-route to something more exciting...
We need to chat about the Rapunzel casting discourse... Tommy Ross 2024-04-13 | Ugh I didn't want to have to cover the topic of color-blind casting again but the internet is being as awful as ever & all this mindless discourse compelled me to speak on it again...
Re-designing the live-action Disney Princesses Tommy Ross 2024-03-12 | Why do films with so much budget & so many professional artists working on them so frequently end up looking lackluster?
Fixing shots from The Little Mermaid Tommy Ross 2024-02-25 | I took some frames that were prominently used in the Little Mermaid marketing (the "money shots" that are supposed to get people excited) & altered them to something I think audiences would respond more positively to.This film had a built-in hate campaign, so it was an uphill battle for its defenders when the footage came out & it just didn't...look...good. Not easy to defend, unfortunately, giving fuel to the morons. Shame on Disney for not supporting their lead better.
About that Wicked movie trailer... Tommy Ross 2024-02-24 | My main impressions regarding the Wicked movie's Super Bowl first look. There's plenty left undiscussed so feel free to speak your mind in the comments!
Fixing shots from The Little Mermaid #disney #movie #thelittlemermaid Tommy Ross 2024-02-19 | I can't shut up... Rob Marshall fumbled too hard.
I wish this movie wasnt bad (Disneys Wish) Tommy Ross 2024-02-10 | I promise I'm not cynical by nature, but films like this are bringing out the worst in me...
Lets re-envision The Little Mermaid Tommy Ross 2023-12-07 | The time has come to fully break down how I would've approached Disney's live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid (from both a story & visual POV).
The Little Mermaid - Expectation vs. Reality (Im not over it, sorry) #disney #shorts Tommy Ross 2023-12-01 | Which do you prefer?
Exploring Disneys live-action animal designs Tommy Ross 2023-11-29 | Disney live-action animals of all things are a controversial hot topic... let's talk about it.
Evil, disturbing, & dystopian. (The firing of SCREAM 7s lead actress) Tommy Ross 2023-11-23 | Scream 7 is dead. I stand with Melissa Barrerra & Palestine.
Disneys THE LITTLE MERMAID 2 Teaser Concept #disney #thelittlemermaid #movie Tommy Ross 2023-11-18 | Concept trailer to exemplify the vibe of what a sequel to Disney's live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid should be. Full video breakdown on my channel.
Disneys THE LITTLE MERMAID Sequel Tommy Ross 2023-11-16 | A sequel to the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid? How should it be approached? What lessons can be learned from last time? Could it even happen? I can make a more in-depth video about all my thoughts but here are my main points (introduced with a concept trailer).
Who SHOULDVE directed each Disney remake Tommy Ross 2023-11-09 | Still in my mean era... but for valid reasons, I believe. And I could've been more cynical about it, but I'm just tired and frustrated more than anything. Disney doesn't need to fumble as frequently as they do.So for this video, I'm assigning filmmakers to Disney animated movies that I believe they could properly adapt into live-action films, which seems to be a struggle for so many.
Snow White update - THANK GOD! (but...) Tommy Ross 2023-11-05 | We just got the first official look at Disney's live-action adaptation of Snow White...
The Disney Princess Movie Soundtrack Tommy Ross 2023-11-05 | You've heard "Barbie: The Album"... who's on the soundtrack for the hypothetical Greta Gerwig Disney Princess movie?
Re-designing BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (2017) Tommy Ross 2023-10-17 | The live-action adaptation of Disney's Beauty & the Beast... has some icky design choices. Let's fix that.
Live-action Ariels resemblance to the animated character. #thelittlemermaid #disney Tommy Ross 2023-09-16 | The styling/art design could've been better but you are being willingly blind if you're unable to see Halle Bailey as THE Ariel.
How poor marketing hurt The Little Mermaid Tommy Ross 2023-09-08 | Today we're gonna dive into how the marketing department for The Little Mermaid (2023) badly missed the mark. And I include an example trailer for the film (that I whipped up myself) that would've saved them a ton of grief... not all... but a ton...
If The Little Mermaid was more visually pleasing. #thelittlemermaid #movie #disney Tommy Ross 2023-09-07 | ...
How to correctly update Snow White Tommy Ross 2023-08-11 | The internet is in a tizzy over Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of Snow White (despite having seen no official material from the film yet)---some of it is constructive criticism, while a large amount of it is... ignorance. The filmmakers seemed to have struggled in approaching the more aged material from the animated film through a modern lens, so let's talk about it.
Re-designing ALADDIN (2019) Tommy Ross 2023-08-07 | Disclaimer: I'm mean. The live-action adaptation of Aladdin really missed the mark in the visual department. So let's fix it.
Could a live-action Disney Pocahontas ever work? Tommy Ross 2023-07-29 | Will it ever happen? No. But I have a hot take regarding a live-action adaptation of Disney's Pocahontas. It's a very nuanced, complex discussion so feel free to speak your peace. Avatar will most likely be the closest thing we'll ever see to a Disney live-action retelling.
How Barbie already changed cinema Tommy Ross 2023-07-27 | I think IP-driven cinema is about to get a lot more interesting...#barbie #barbiemovie #margotrobbie
Re-designing The Little Mermaid (2023) Tommy Ross 2023-07-20 | Disney's live-action Little Mermaid was visually underwhelming...
Re-designing The Little Mermaid (2023) Tommy Ross 2023-07-17 | I demand more effort & imagination from the media we consume, especially when the top professionals in the business are being backed by endless amounts of money & resources. So that's why we're gonna re-design Disney's live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid.
WTF is going on with Snow White (2024)? Tommy Ross 2023-07-15 | I don't want to spread negativity, but... yikes. Disney's live-action adaptation of Snow White is looking rough.
Live-action Disney Villains are kinda lame Tommy Ross 2023-07-09 | Though there's definitely a pattern of the Disney live-action adaptations being frequently lackluster, the Villains are even more consistently mishandled.
The issue with Ariels costumes/styling Tommy Ross 2023-07-05 | Though Halle Bailey is the perfect Ariel (that's just science - gtfo if you don't agree), Disney, director Rob Marshall, & costume designer Colleen Atwood absolutely did not deliver upon or support the *vision* of her in the role. And that's unfortunate for several reasons, but mostly it's a disservice to the wonderful Halle.
Disneys TANGLED Live-Action Casting Tommy Ross 2023-06-14 | Okay let's cast the inevitable live-action adaptation of Disney's Tangled.
Belle casting bad, Ariel casting good. (& why thats ironic) Tommy Ross 2023-06-12 | It's a bit peculiar how the strongest casting decision in the history of Disney live-action adaptations was met with so much controversy, while one of the weakest was accepted so easily. Hmmm....
How to turn Cinderella (2015) into a perfect film Tommy Ross 2023-06-09 | Cinderella 2015 is probably Disney's best live-action adaptation of one of their classic animated films, but it's not quite the ultimate example of how a live-action adaptation should be done...
Halle Bailey to return as Ariel? #shorts #disney #thelittlemermaid Tommy Ross 2023-06-08 | IDGAF I like fun & I need Disney to take full advantage of this perfect casting.
Anya Taylor-Joy in ALICE IN WONDERLAND Disney Plus series? #shorts #disney Tommy Ross 2023-06-07 | Why isn't Disney utilizing their IP in a more interesting way?
Lilo & Stitch casting controversy is NOT comparable to The Little Mermaid. #shorts #disney Tommy Ross 2023-06-04 | Double standard? No. The casting of Nani in the live-action Lilo & Stitch and the casting of Ariel in The Little Mermaid are not the same thing.
I watched The Little Mermaid (2023) . . . Tommy Ross 2023-05-29 | Here's my spoiler-ish review (& breakdown) of Disney's new live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel. Buckle up because I have stuff to say.#disney #thelittlemermaid #hallebailey
Oof. I re-watched every Disney live-action reboot . . . Tommy Ross 2023-05-10 | This is the most effort I've ever put into a video, so strap in. In preparation for Disney's live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, I did a marathon of every single Disney live-action remake of their classic animated films. So I'm gonna talk about them.
Disney, bring back traditional animation. Tommy Ross 2023-05-03 | With most studios, particularly Disney, only theatrically releasing 3D CGI animated movies, traditional 2D animation has become looked at as outdated & lesser than. That's messed up...BRING BACK TRADITIONAL ANIMATION!#disney #animation #wish
Disney Princess live-action movie (like Barbie) Tommy Ross 2023-04-30 | Will Disney ever take full advantage of one of their most lucrative brands? Will they justify their live-action remakes? Will Greta Gerwig's upcoming Barbie movie start a trend of meta, smart, hyper-feminine live-action movies?#disney #disneyprincess #barbiemovie
Remaking MOANA is insane. Tommy Ross 2023-04-25 | Has Disney finally jumped the shark with their recent wave of live-action remakes? Even the Disney live-action apologists seem to think that's the case with the recent announcement of a Moana re-imagining...#disney #moana #liveaction
Where does Harry Potter go from here? Tommy Ross 2023-04-20 | How will Warner Bros. continue to keep their most valuable (sorry DC stans) franchise alive? The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is beloved to so many & seeing the return of Daniel Radcliffe's Harry Potter, Emma Watson's Hermione Granger, & Rupert Grint's Ron Weasley would be...magical. (This video was made while news of the HBO Max reboot series was announced.)#harrypotter
