FF2 Media’s new “Watch at Home” columns list the new films written and/or directed by women filmmakers that are newly available each week on DVD, Video On Demand &/or streaming services.
Here are the new films written and/or directed by women filmmakers now available at home as of 10/11/2019 (with links to FF2 Media reviews posted the week of their theatrical release):
- Red Joan – Lindsay Shapero (writer)
- Toy Story 4 – Stephany Folsom (co-writer)
DANIELLE’S TOP PICK OF THE WEEK
This week’s selection is Toy Story 4. Toy Story 4 could very well be a satisfying conclusion and the end of the line for the 24-year-old Disney-Pixar franchise.
I’m hesitant to label this film as the end of the line because you never say never in this industry. For all intents and purposes, I’m referring to the Pixar film as such. While I thought that Toy Story 3 worked perfectly as an emotional conclusion, Pixar had other thoughts in mind. I just do not see how they can outdo themselves should they go forward with another film. What’s left to accomplish that has not already done so?
Woody lived a full life with Andy. He’s not Bonnie’s favorite toy and hardly even gets picked anymore. This adventure at Second Chance Antiques and being joined by a resilient Bo shows that there may be something else out there. There’s just something in watching the film that leads one to believe that it’s the end of the line for him. It’s quite the swan song for the cowboy as his story comes full circle.
It would not be a Toy Story film without Randy Newman. The Oscar-winning composer contributes two new original songs: “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” and “The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy.” The latter tune is sung by Chris Stapleton during the end credits. Speaking of end credits, there are a few scenes during the credits. There’s not really a post-credits scene but it’s worth it to stay for Duke Caboom’s final stunt.
If Toy Story 4 is the final film in the series, it would be an otherwise perfect conclusion. What a ride it has been.
Please click HERE for my full review.
© Danielle Solzman (10/11/19) FF2 Media
Featured photos from Toy Story 4 EPK
Photo Credits: Disney-Pixar
