Pop Culture Happy Hour Mufasa: The Lion King And What's Making Us Happy
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Dec 20, 2024 Trevel Anderson, a journalist and author of "We See Each Other," and culture writer Shmira Ibrahim dive into the new prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King. They discuss the evolution of Scar's character, focusing on ambition and identity, while critiquing its engagement with queer themes. The conversation also touches on a TikTok account capturing Black family dynamics and reflections on beloved holiday music. Their insights beautifully intertwine nostalgia with contemporary storytelling, sparking deep thoughts on family and cultural narratives.
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Trevel's Positive Reaction
- Trevel Anderson enjoyed Mufasa: The Lion King, despite the low bar set by the 2019 remake.
- They appreciated Barry Jenkins' direction, Lin-Manuel Miranda's music, and even cried twice during the IMAX 3D viewing.
Improved Animation, Distracting Nostalgia
- Shamira Ibrahim found the animation improved but the reliance on 1994 callbacks distracting.
- The callbacks felt like excessive nostalgia.
Aisha's Mixed Feelings
- Aisha Harris enjoyed the music, particularly a song about brotherhood, and the improved nighttime and underwater scenes.
- However, she questioned the necessity of explaining certain origin details, like Rafiki's stick.
