Little Mermaid, The (2023)

Title: The Little Mermaid
Rating: PG
Directed by: Rob Marshall
Written by: David Magee
Starring: Halle Bailey, Daveed Diggs, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, Jonah Hauer-King, Art Malik, Noma Dumezweni, Javier Bardem, and Melissa McCarthy
Release Date: 5/26/2023
Running Time: 135 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

The story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: Additional graphics are shown during the credits during an encore of the song “Under the Sea”.

Memoriam: In memory of Howard Ashman

Special thanks to Allison for this submission

Renfield (2023)*

Title: Renfield
Rating: R
Directed by: Chris McKay
Written by: Ryan Ridley
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Brandon Scott Jones, Adrian Martinez, and Camille Chen
Release Date: 4/14/2023
Running Time: 93 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Renfield (Nicholas Hoult), the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Nicolas Cage). Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfield is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. If only he can figure out how to end his codependency.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Various scenes with Renfield and Dracula are shown. Also, Renfield dancing in the streets of New Orleans with a marching band behind him.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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A black and white shot of Dracula is shown, and while the camera pulls back the image shakes and looks like the celluloid film melts.

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Special thanks to Dj, Gregory, Frank, and Tony for this submission

Bad Guys, The (2022)*

Title: The Bad Guys
Rating: PG
Directed by: Pierre Perifel
Written by: Etan Cohen, Yoni Brenner, and Hilary Winston
Based on the books by: Aaron Blabey
Starring: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Awkwafina, Richard Ayoade, Zazie Beetz, Lilly Singh, and Alex Borstein
Release Date: 4/22/2022
Running Time: 100 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Several reformed yet misunderstood criminal animals attempt to become good, with some disastrous results along the way.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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“1 year later and after good behavior”, Wolf, Snake, Tarantula, Shark, and Piranha get out of prison. Wolf and Snake are talking about Birthdays again. Wolf asks Snake what he wishes for. Snake replies “What do I have to wish for? I have my friends and freedom.” They realize that they don’t have a ride waiting for them so Snake says “maybe I should wish for a ride.” Wolf snaps his fingers, says “Alakazam“ and Foxington drives up in Wolf’s car. She says “you guys ready to go to work?” Wolf then talks to the audience saying “get closer (camera moves closer), now that we’ve had some time to get acquainted, not so scary right?” Then they drive off into the sunset. During the rest of the credits, pictures that were on the refrigerator are shown. The last picture is the one from last year’s birthday and you hear laughing.

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Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Special thanks to Tony for this submission

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)*

Title: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton
Written by: Dave Callaham, Destin Daniel Cretton, and Andrew Lanham
Starring: Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Leung, Michelle Yeoh, Fala Chen, Meng’er Zhang, Florian Munteanu, and Ronny Chieng
Release Date: 9/3/2021
Running Time: 132 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Shaun and Katy are in Wong’s library. Wong is studying a holographic image of the rings and talking with Captain Marvel and Bruce Banner, who are linked in by 3D holograms. Wong notes that the rings are far older than they thought. Captain Marvel gets beeped and she takes off, saying that Bruce has her number if they need to contact her. She disconnects, and Bruce says he doesn’t have her number, she says that all the time. They discover that the rings act as a kind of beacon, sending a message somewhere. No one knows where, and then Bruce disconnects from the meeting. Wong then tells Shaun and Katy that their lives are now changed, and they should go home and get some sleep to prepare for their next adventure. Shaun and Katy agree, saying they should go home… OR… cut to Wong, Shaun, and Katy rocking out to Hotel California at a karaoke bar.

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Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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Xialing is taking down posters on her old bedroom wall. One is a sketch of her mom. Razor Fist comes in and says they are waiting. Xialing come out and sits on her father’s chair. She says we have a lot of work ahead, let’s get started. The camera zooms out from her father’s estate and we see her army training.

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Memoriam: In loving memory of Brad Allan

Special thanks to Tony and Frank for this submission

SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, The (2020)

Title: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
Rating: PG
Directed by: Tim Hill
Written by: Tim Hill, Jonathan Aibel, and Glenn Berger
Starring: Tom Kenny, Awkwafina, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Douglas Lawrence, and Reggie Watts
Release Date: 3/4/2021
Running Time: 91 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

When SpongeBob’s beloved pet snail Gary goes missing, a path of clues leads SpongeBob and Patrick to the powerful King Poseidon, who has Gary held captive in the Lost City of Atlantic City. On their mission to save Gary, SpongeBob and his pals team up for a heroic and hilarious journey where they discover nothing is stronger than the power of friendship.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: In memory of Stephen Hillenburg

Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)

Title: Raya and the Last Dragon
Rating: PG
Directed by: Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Paul Briggs, and John Ripa
Written by: Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim
Starring: Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, and Gemma Chan
Release Date: 3/5/2021
Running Time: 114 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the last dragon in order to finally stop the Druun for good. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than dragon magic to save the world—it’s going to take trust as well.

Family Activity Kit PDF
Activity Kit

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: In loving memory of Tommy Holmes

Notes:

“The making of this movie from over 400 individual homes was completely unprecedented, and relied entirely on the talent, ingenuity, and dedication of everyone at Walt Disney Animation Studios. The filmmakers would like to thank them for their tireless hard work, good humor, and most of all patience… with our inability to properly use the internet. (Dude, you’re still on mute.)”
There is a digital short that plays before the movie called “Us Again”.

Special thanks to Tony and Frank for this submission

Breaking News in Yuba County (2021)*

Title: Breaking News in Yuba County
Rating: R
Directed by: Tate Taylor
Written by: Amanda Idoko
Starring: Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Awkwafina, Wanda Sykes, Juliette Lewis, Samira Wiley, and Regina Hall
Release Date: 2/12/2021
Running Time: 96 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Whodunnit, and why, and will whoever knows get away with it — or get a close-up on TV? When her husband Karl (Matthew Modine) goes missing, Sue Buttons (Allison Janney), an underappreciated suburban wife, gets a taste of being a local celebrity as she embarks on a city-wide search in small town Yuba County, California, to find him. In an effort to prolong her newfound fame, she stumbles into hilarious hijinks as her world turns upside down, dodging a wanna-be mobster (Awkwafina), a relentless local policewoman (Regina Hall), her half-sister (Mila Kunis) — a local news reporter desperate for a story — and her husband’s dead-beat brother (Jimmi Simpson) along with his sidekick (Wanda Sykes), who all set out to uncover the truth behind the disappearance.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Gloria continues her interview of Sue about her book.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)*

Title: Jumanji: The Next Level
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Jake Kasdan
Written by: Jake Kasdan, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg
Based on the book by: Chris Van Allsburg
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Awkwafina, Alex Wolff, Morgan Turner, Ser’Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, Danny Glover, and Danny DeVito
Release Date: 12/13/2019
Running Time: 123 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Spencer’s Mom takes the furnace repairman downstairs to fix the furnace and he see the Jumanji video game. He said is that a old video game console and that he is a gamer. Mom says you probably should not touch it. Then the Jumanji drum beats can he heard. Outside Nora’s Diner, you hear ostriches running and screaming and then they run by the diner when Spencer, Martha, Bethany, and Eddie comes out.

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Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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The Jumanji drum beats and then an Ostrich scream can be heard.

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Special thanks to Ivan and Tony for this submission

Angry Birds Movie 2, The (2019)

Title: The Angry Birds Movie 2
Rating: PG
Directed by: Thurop Van Orman
Written by: Peter Ackerman, Eyal Podell, and Jonathon E. Stewart
Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Leslie Jones, Bill Hader, Rachel Bloom, Awkwafina, Sterling K. Brown, Eugenio Derbez, Danny McBride, Peter Dinklage, Pete Davidson, Zach Woods, Dove Cameron, Lil Rel Howery, Nicki Minaj, Beck Bennett, and Brooklynn Prince
Release Date: 8/14/2019
Running Time: 96 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
When a new threat emerges that puts both Bird and Pig Island in danger, Red (Jason Sudeikis), Chuck (Josh Gad), Bomb (Danny McBride), and Mighty Eagle (Peter Dinklage) recruit Chuck’s sister Silver (Rachel Bloom) and team up with pigs Leonard (Bill Hader), his assistant Courtney (Awkwafina), and techpig Garry (Sterling K. Brown) to forge an unsteady truce and form an unlikely superteam to save their homes.

Coloring Pages PDF
Coloring Pages

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: Animations of the characters are shown in post-it notes during the credits.

Memoriam: In Memory of C. Raggio IV

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Special thanks to Tony for this submission

Dude (2018)

Title: Dude
Rating: TV-MA
Directed by: Olivia Milch
Written by: Olivia Milch and Kendall McKinnon
Starring: Lucy Hale, Kathryn Prescott, Alexandra Shipp, and Awkwafina
Release Date: 4/20/2018
Running Time: 97 minutes

IMDb

What did you think of this film?
A group of teenage girlfriends deal with their impending graduation from high school.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Gabe for this submission

Tag: Awkwafina

Little Mermaid, The (2023)

Renfield (2023)*

Bad Guys, The (2022)*

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)*

SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, The (2020)

Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)

Breaking News in Yuba County (2021)*

Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)*

Angry Birds Movie 2, The (2019)

Dude (2018)

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