animation

Disney Remakes: The Collapse Of Creativity For The Sake Of Nostalgia
Disney Remakes: The Collapse Of Creativity For The Sake Of Nostalgia

Choosing nostalgia over creativity, we explore the successes and pitfalls of Disney and their continuing trend of live-action remakes.

The Beginner's Guide: Wes Anderson, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Wes Anderson, Director

One of the true auteurs of cinema working today, Wes Anderson has become distinguished for his uniquely visual, quirky character-driven films.

Tribeca Film Festival: Oppression, Fear and Freedom Dominate in DISOBEDIENCE, LEMONADE, THE GIRL AND THE PICTURE and NICE
Tribeca Film Festival Day 3 Round-Up

Stephanie Archer reports on her time during Tribeca Film Festival 2017, and on day 3 reviews a few short films she got to see.

ONLY YESTERDAY: Unfolding In The Countryside
ONLY YESTERDAY: Unfolding In The Countryside

Blending grounded animation with fantasy, Only Yesterday is a stunning work from Studio Ghibli, expressing down-to-earth life in the country.

THE BOSS BABY: Donald Trump, The Diaper Years
THE BOSS BABY: Donald Trump, The Diaper Years

The Boss Baby offers occasional laughs and is clearly politically-driven, yet it is ultimately fleeting, forgettable entertainment.

Animated Sequels: Can They Really Compete?
Animated Sequels: Can They Really Compete?

Exploring the role of animated sequels such as Toy Story and Trolls as either worthwhile tales or money making schemes.

THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE: How Warner Bros. Learned To Make Fun Of Batman
THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE: How Warner Bros. Learned To Make Fun Of Batman

While Lego Batman is essentially a spoof movie, it’s especially impressive that this film was able to keep us laughing from beginning to end.

GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995): I Believe In Miracles
GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995): I Believe In Miracles

1995’s Ghost in the Shell creates a prescient vision of a connected world that functions as both as character study & social commentary.

Interview with KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Rotoscope & Digital Paint Artist Kaci Smith

We sat down with Kaci Smith to talk about her animation work on Kubo and the Two Strings, working as a rotoscope and digital paint artist.

Proud Parents And Conflicted Cowboys: 2017's Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films
Proud Parents & Conflicted Cowboys: 2017’s Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films

With varying styles and lengths, the 2017 Animated Short Films offer innovation, emotion, and satisfying storytelling.

SING: Fuzzy Feelings Without The High Notes
SING: Fuzzy Feelings Without The High Notes

Sing is a film which is trying to look on the more positive side of these singing competitions; it is about hope and a real desire to change.

YOUR NAME: New Life For Japanese Animation
YOUR NAME: New Life For Japanese Animation

Your Name is the latest anime from Makoto Shinkai; grounded in a contemporary setting, it is as endearing as it is gorgeous to watch unfold.

MONSTER TRUCKS: A Hybrid Vehicle That Relies Heavily On Suspension Of Disbelief
MONSTER TRUCKS: A Hybrid Vehicle That Relies Heavily On Suspension Of Disbelief

Monster Trucks is a live action/computer animated film that is made by a regular animation director; unfortunately, it does not go over well.

THE RED TURTLE: A Quietly Profound Animation
THE RED TURTLE: A Quietly Profound Animation

Though with no dialogue, The Red Turtle is a profoundly moving work of art, culminating in one of the better animations in recent memory.

MISS HOKUSAI: Images Of An Artist
MISS HOKUSAI: Images Of An Artist

Miss Hokusai is based on the Japanese manga, and through a series of montages, it tells a powerful story of the struggles of an artist.