Daily Archives: June 22, 2012

Brave: Is the Best Part the Larger Conversation?

by Kasey

Note to anyone reviewing Brave: the phrase “hits the target” has already been used. A lot. Don’t do it.  Also unbearable puns. No. I don’t think I’ve ever left a movie feeling quite so confusingly neutral before. I spent the larger part of Brave playing a sort of mental ping pong, bouncing between disappointment or … Continue reading →

Pixar’s Brave and Merchandising

by Kasey

Update: Check out these smart(er) folks at Slate (Conflict between Brave and Pretty?) & Jezebel (Beauty Comes Before Bravery). This afternoon, hopefully as a reward for finishing a draft of my seminar paper, I’m going with a friend to see Pixar’s Brave. I am stoked. As I mentioned before, I have some questions about Brave, … Continue reading →