<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Soul Archives - The Utah Statesman</title> <atom:link href="https://usustatesman.com/tag/soul/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://usustatesman.com/tag/soul/</link> <description>USU's Student Newspaper</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:38:52 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1</generator> <image> <url>https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-screen-shot-2017-10-19-at-4.33.29-pm-32x32.png</url> <title>Soul Archives - The Utah Statesman</title> <link>https://usustatesman.com/tag/soul/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Review: Disney Pixar’s ‘Soul’</title> <link>https://usustatesman.com/review-disney-pixars-soul/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dara Lusk]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 17:00:41 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Arts and Culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lifestyles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Movies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Arts and Entertainment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Disney]]></category> <category><![CDATA[January 2021]]></category> <category><![CDATA[movies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PIxar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Soul]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://usustatesman.com/?p=22113139</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Philosophers have theorized about life’s purpose throughout history. Actually, forget philosophers, everyone has contemplated “the big questions” at least once…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/review-disney-pixars-soul/">Review: Disney Pixar’s ‘Soul’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Philosophers have theorized about life’s purpose throughout history. Actually, forget philosophers, everyone has contemplated “the big questions” at least once in their life. Disney adds their answer to the plethora of theories in the new animated Pixar film, “Soul.” </span></p> <p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-22113142 aligncenter" src="https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills01_18976_af3a4024-600x337.jpeg" alt="" width="600" height="337" srcset="https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills01_18976_af3a4024-600x337.jpeg 600w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills01_18976_af3a4024-1000x562.jpeg 1000w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills01_18976_af3a4024-300x168.jpeg 300w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills01_18976_af3a4024-1080x606.jpeg 1080w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills01_18976_af3a4024-335x188.jpeg 335w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills01_18976_af3a4024-1050x590.jpeg 1050w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills01_18976_af3a4024-150x84.jpeg 150w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills01_18976_af3a4024-500x281.jpeg 500w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills01_18976_af3a4024.jpeg 1300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Joe is working himself into the ground as a part-time middle school band instructor and private music teacher in order to pursue his true passion: performing jazz. Past his prime, it seems he’s missed his chance especially after an accident nearly kills him and sends his soul to the space between life and death. His only way to return and fulfill his dream is to help an unborn soul, known as 22, to find her spark. Together, they travel as far as unexplored dimensions and as near as Joe’s very own New York City. Along the bumpy journey, the two unlikely friends learn the importance of souls.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Surprisingly profound, heartwarming and witty, “Soul” effortlessly examines life as something to actively experience, rather than let slip away by the mundane. It will inspire you to regain control of your life. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For me, animated children’s movies fall into two categories: pointless colors, plots and half-baked jokes to get a studio a few bucks and innovative, creative stories that teach as well as entertain any audience. “Soul” is unmistakably in the latter category.</span></p> <p><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-22113141 aligncenter" src="https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills03_18976_9bb903a2-600x337.jpeg" alt="" width="600" height="337" srcset="https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills03_18976_9bb903a2-600x337.jpeg 600w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills03_18976_9bb903a2-1000x562.jpeg 1000w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills03_18976_9bb903a2-300x168.jpeg 300w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills03_18976_9bb903a2-1080x606.jpeg 1080w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills03_18976_9bb903a2-335x188.jpeg 335w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills03_18976_9bb903a2-1050x590.jpeg 1050w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills03_18976_9bb903a2-150x84.jpeg 150w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills03_18976_9bb903a2-500x281.jpeg 500w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/g_soul_productionstills03_18976_9bb903a2.jpeg 1300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I had not seen the trailer before watching this film and knew only the basic synopsis given on IMDb. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I got into it and how many times I genuinely laughed. There are many jokes thrown in that will not be understood by children but will be well appreciated by adults. The comedic timing never disappoints. While not a musical, the jazz background music in many scenes pulls you into its rhythm just the same. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While most people watching are not middle-aged jazz musicians trying to make their break, it is still one anyone can relate to. Its universal lessons and heart-to-heart dialogue connects to anyone who has ever dreamed of accomplishing something. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Award-winning actor and singer Jamie Foxx leads a stellar cast as the voice of Joe. Tina Fey, the well-known actress, comedian and screenwriter — who also helped write the screenplay — co-stars as 22. Some notable minor roles are Angela Bassett, Phylicia Rashad, Graham Norton and Daveed Diggs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Soul” released exclusively on Disney+ on Dec. 25, 2020, and is available to stream now. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-22109912 alignleft" src="https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-451x600.jpg" alt="" width="262" height="349" srcset="https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-451x600.jpg 451w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-751x1000.jpg 751w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-225x300.jpg 225w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-1154x1536.jpg 1154w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-1539x2048.jpg 1539w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-335x446.jpg 335w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-1050x1398.jpg 1050w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-150x200.jpg 150w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-376x500.jpg 376w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-1122x1496.jpg 1122w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-840x1120.jpg 840w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-687x916.jpg 687w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-414x552.jpg 414w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-354x472.jpg 354w, https://usustatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/daraheadshot-scaled.jpg 1923w" sizes="(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px" /><em>Dara Lusk was born and raised in northern Virginia outside of Washington, DC. She is majoring in English with an emphasis in Technical/Professional Writing and a minor in Anthropology. When not writing she loves reading and annotating classic literature.</em></span></p> <p><em><a href="mailto:dara.lusk@usu.edu"><span style="font-weight: 400;">—dara.lusk@usu.edu</span></a></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">@dara_marie_ </span></em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://usustatesman.com/review-disney-pixars-soul/">Review: Disney Pixar’s ‘Soul’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://usustatesman.com">The Utah Statesman</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>