The Lion King Archives

Hakuna Matata! The Lion King Ain’t No Passing Craze

If you grew up with The Lion King soundtrack, it’s never going to leave you. Back when I was a five-year-old, I used to drive my mother crazy with the Zulu chants from “Circle of Life”. Today, I do the same to my girlfriend when our morning alarm doesn’t do the job.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 27, 2016

Pop Culture

Why Mufasa’s Death in The Lion King Makes Us Tear Up Even Today

No matter how painful it may seem, Mufasa’s death in The Lion King is actually essential viewing. It’s a coming-of-age moment, a rite of passage that must be undertaken to better understand this big, bad world.

Dushyant Shekhawat June 28, 2016

Pop Culture

Disney’s Lion King 2019: The Most Diverse Cast Ever

The reboot of our childhood favourite, helmed by Jon Favreau, boasts of the most politically correct cast.

Arré Bench April 10, 2016