animation

THE BOY AND THE HERON: Hayo Miyazaki's Masterful Swan Song, Explores Enchanting Fantasies, Harsh Realities, And The Resilience Of The Human Spirit
THE BOY AND THE HERON: Hayo Miyazaki’s Masterful Swan Song, Explores Enchanting Fantasies, Harsh Realities, And The Resilience Of The Human Spirit

The film is both historical and deeply personal in a way that will resonate with those who have been through similar experiences.

WISH: A Disney Mash That Cooks Up Bland Hash
WISH: A Disney Mash That Cooks Up Bland Hash

Wish is a Disney film with many Disney stuff but rarely features any of that Disney magic, reminding the audience of far better films.

Interview With SUZUME Director & Writer Makoto Shinkai
Interview With SUZUME Director & Writer Makoto Shinkai

Writer and Director Makoto Shinkai talks about his film Suzume, his influences, video games, mourning, loss and having an asteroid named after him!

THE MISSION: A Documentary Journey On Faith Or Madness
THE MISSION: A Documentary Journey On Faith Or Madness

You can make of The Mission what you will, as there is so much here to unpack in the middle of this tension. It’s undeniable.

'My Love Affair with Marriage': A Tragically Dull Coming-of-Age Tale
MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MARRIAGE: A Tragically Dull Coming-of-Age Tale

I have always believed in the art of animation. It is more than just a…

HollyShorts Film Festival 2023: Adult Animation
HollyShorts Film Festival 2023: Adult Animation

One of the biggest surprises of the 2023 HollyShorts Film Festival was its showcase of Adult Animation.

STRAYS: No, Bad Dog Movie!
STRAYS: No, Bad Dog Movie!

Strays is a mess of limited ideas, mined from the inebriated story idea, “What if a typical dog movie had more profanity and poop?”.

HollyShorts Film Festival 2023: Horror
HollyShorts Film Festival 2023: Horror

From demonic possessions to haunted polaroids, from motherhood to neocolonialism, the HollyShorts horror section has a taste of it all.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM: A Mostly Mondo Revival
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM: A Mostly Mondo Revival

Mutant Mayhem gives the Ninja Turtles a fresh coat of paint as a welcoming revision with unique animation and compelling characters.

THE VENTURE BROS: RADIANT IS THE BLOOD OF THE BABOON HEART: Go Team Venture
THE VENTURE BROS: RADIANT IS THE BLOOD OF THE BABOON HEART: Go Team Venture

The Venture Bros. has always felt cinematic with its big sequences and Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon’s Heart ups the ante.

Animation Sensation: THE SEA PRINCE AND THE FIRE CHILD: A Classic Waiting To Be Rediscovered
Animation Sensation: THE SEA PRINCE AND THE FIRE CHILD: A Classic Waiting To Be Rediscovered

The Sea Prince and the Fire Child is a classic waiting to be discovered.

RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN: Cute Coming-Of-Age Story In Shallow Waters
RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN: Cute Coming-Of-Age Story In Shallow Waters

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken doesn’t make a huge splash, but it does tread well enough to be an enduring animated film for those still in the kiddie pool.

Tribeca Film Festival 2023: Immersive & Gaming Showcase
Tribeca Film Festival 2023: Immersive & Gaming Showcase

Kristy Strouse samples some of the Immersive and Gaming opportunities at this year’s Tribeca Film Fesrtival.

Animation Sensation: CATS DON'T DANCE Is Purrfect!
Animation Sensation: CATS DON’T DANCE Is Purrfect!

With a fast-paced sense of humor, old-styled and eye-catching animation, and a stellar soundtrack, Cats Don’t Dance should have been a hit.

BLIND WILLOW, SLEEPING WOMAN: The Magical World Of Murakami
BLIND WILLOW, SLEEPING WOMAN: The Magical World Of Murakami

Fans of Murakami’s inimitable style will be pleasantly amazed at how well Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman brings his magical world to life.