Note: All quotes in this post are directly from Disney’s 101 Dalmatians. The film citation is listed at the end of this post. "Miserable, as usual. Perfectly wretched." These are some of the first words we hear from Cruella de Vil in 1961's 101 Dalmatians, and the weight of these words follow her character throughout the film. After several... Continue Reading →
7 Villainous Sins: Maleficent (1959)
Note: All quotes in this post are directly from Disney's Sleeping Beauty. The film citation is listed at the end of this post. High in the Forbidden Mountains, dwelling in her sprawling, gloomy castle, Maleficent found out she wasn't invited to a party. And this wasn't just any party; this was the kingdom-wide festivities that King Stefan was throwing... Continue Reading →
7 Villainous Sins: The Evil Queen (1937)
Note: All quotes in this post are directly from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The film citation is listed at the end of this post. “Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?” We first heard Disney's version of these words in 1937 by way of the Evil Queen in... Continue Reading →
7 Villainous Sins: The Wicked Backstory
Way back in 2020, I was scrolling through Instagram when I saw a fantastic makeup look inspired by the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. One half of the makeup artist's face was done like the queen in her original, regal, and stunning form. The other half, however, depicted the Evil Queen... Continue Reading →
7 Villainous Sins: What’s in a Villain?
In the dead of night, in the eerie castle, on the treacherous mountain, often wrapped in a cloud of ominous mist, we find the villain of our story. But which story are we telling? How did we get here? And what is coming next? Perhaps none of that matters, not immediately anyway. Because if we... Continue Reading →
The Horrors of a Callback: An Interview
How exactly does a horror movie leave you with chills? I feel like I can now tell you. As soon as I heard about this project, I knew I had to learn more, and it just so happened that the creators were up for an interview! Enter The Callback.