animation

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Homer at the Bat”
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Homer At The Bat”

In this latest episode of The Simpsons Greatest Hits, we look at the multi guest starring 1992 baseball episode Homer at the Bat.

THE QUINTET OF THE SUNSET: The Real Secret Life Of Pets
THE QUINTET OF THE SUNSET: The Real Secret Life Of Pets

Stop motion animation has gleefully seen a resurgence in recent years with films the likes…

Interview with ASTERIX: THE SECRET OF THE MAGIC POTION Co-Director Alexandre Astier
Interview With ASTERIX: THE SECRET OF THE MAGIC POTION Co-Director Alexandre Astier

Director Alexandre Astier returned to the beloved comic world of Asterix in the first completely original adaptation. Read our interview to find out more.

TUCA & BERTIE: Birds of a Feather, Shenanigans Together
TUCA & BERTIE: Birds Of A Feather, Shenanigans Together

Lisa Hanawalt’s colorful Tuca & Bertie explores womanhood, bodies, friendship and trauma – what it lacks in direction, it makes up for in sincerity.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "The Way We Was"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “The Way We Was”

In this latest episode of The Simpsons greatest hits, we look at an early prequel episode introducing the love story of Homer and Marge in “The WayWe Was”.

OKKO’S INN: A Youthful & Endearing Look At Grief
OKKO’S INN: A Youthful & Endearing Look At Grief

Like Miyazaki, Kosaika focuses on growth as a result of loss and ties it with the spiritual and fantasy world in Okko’s Inn.

UGLYDOLLS: Muddled Message In Bland Animation

Where Toy Story found something deeply moving in a tale of toys, UglyDolls comes crashing down with all the moral engagement of a 1980s animated PSA.

Tribeca Film Festival 2019: Immersive Round Up
Tribeca Film Festival 2019: Immersive Round Up

Kristy Strouse recalls some of the incredible immersive opportunities she was able to experience at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "Treehouse of Horror II"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Treehouse of Horror II”

In this latest episode of The Simpsons greatest hits, we look at the early Halloween special Treehouse of Horror II.

ROBOTECH: THE MOVIE: When Cannon Tried Anime
ROBOTECH: THE MOVIE: When Cannon Tried Anime

Cannon Films attempted to get into the animation market in 1986 – and the result was a hated film that remains out of print to this day.

RUBEN BRANDT, COLLECTOR: Art, Heists, & Trippy Nightmares

For being his directorial debut, Milorad Krstić’s Ruben Brandt, Collector is an astounding example of how boundless the animation medium has become.

SPRING: Animated Short Brings Warm Feelings
SPRING: Animated Short Brings Warm Feelings

Spring, the new animated short by writer/director/animator Andy Goralczyk, is truly a thing of beauty.

MISSING LINK: Laika’s Lastest Feature Aims To Stun – And Succeeds

Sweet, charming, and beautifully unique, Laika’s latest film Missing Link deserves only the highest praise.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "Rosebud"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Rosebud”

Rosebud is a great episode of The Simpsons that gives us some juicy Burns villainy and some sweet, lovable Homer.

LAUNDROMAT: Small Scale Short Animation With Beautiful Intimacy
LAUNDROMAT: Small Scale Short Animation With Beautiful Intimacy

With a simple premise and gorgeously pared down visuals, Laundromat is a wonderful short that perfectly captures a tiny facet of the human experience.