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May 2019
56m 3s

Will Smith’s ‘Aladdin’: Why Does This Mo...

The Ringer
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Disney is releasing its third live-action remake of a beloved animated classic this year alone—is this overflooding the market or is it a smart strategy for bolstering their incoming streaming platform? Plus, we examine how Will Smith’s career led him to be a charming (if lacking) Genie, and the perplexing decisions of an ultimately interesting filmmaker in ... Show More
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