animation

London Film Festival 2020 SOUL
London Film Festival 2020: SOUL

Ultimately it can’t sustain moments in the same way as the likes of Inside Out, but it’s certainly worth investing time into.

Ghosts, Beasts and Malevolent Gods: 15 Years of LAIKA Animation Studios
Ghosts, Beasts and Malevolent Gods: 15 Years of LAIKA Animation Studios

With Pixar generally becoming stunningly formulaic, there is a treacherous yet tangible place opening-up for LAIKA as America’s most original studio.

WE BARE BEARS: THE MOVIE: A Most Adorable Social Commentary
WE BARE BEARS: THE MOVIE: A Most Adorable Social Commentary

We Bare Bears: The Movie builds a fast-paced, fun world for a multitude of generations.

CHILDREN OF THE SEA: Beautiful Images, Bewildering Story
CHILDREN OF THE SEA: Beautiful Images, Bewildering Story

For the stunning animation alone, it is worth watching, but don’t be surprised if you find yourself drowning in the film’s strange, surreal story.

The Psychology In My Neighbor Totoro
The Psychology In My Neighbor Totoro

Whether elements in My Neighbor Totoro are imagined or real, the film explores family dynamics in a way that may be relatable to a number of individuals.

A WHISKER AWAY: A Perfect Ode To Summertime (And Cats)
A WHISKER AWAY: A Perfect Ode To Summertime (And Cats)

While missing opportunities along the way, A Whisker Away makes up for it with its stunning original art and world of humanoid cats.

Revisiting AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER
Revisiting AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER

Though initially marketed to a younger audience, Avatar: The Last Airbender offered important and incisive messages to all of its viewers.

ODD DOG: An Animated Short For Cat And Dog Lovers Alike
ODD DOG: An Animated Short For Cat And Dog Lovers Alike

The idea of something as simple as Odd Dog being so funny, heartfelt, and poignant is refreshing on several levels.

NEXT DOOR SPY: A Low-Key Mystery for Kids
NEXT DOOR SPY: A Low-Key Mystery for Kids

Next Door Spy is a timid animated film but may be just enough for the kids come quiet time.

Beginner's Guide: George Miller, Writer & Director
Beginner’s Guide: George Miller, Writer & Director

Few directors have a filmography as unique as George Miller, who has the power to create moments that’ll be ingrained in your mind forever.

THE MIDNIGHT GOSPEL: A Mind-Tripping, Animated Podcast
THE MIDNIGHT GOSPEL Season 1: A Mind-Tripping, Animated Podcast

Whether you’re a fan of podcasts or adult animation, The Midnight Gospel offers a mind-bending experience to viewers that has not really been seen before.

CENTRAL PARK Season 1: Close To My Heart, Closer To My Funnybone

Central Park, as a show, goes down like a Manhattan. Straight-up and smooth and quintessentially New York.

THE WOLF HOUSE: A Delightfully Disturbing Fairy Tale

The Wolf House uses stop-motion animation to render the world inside the titular house as an ever-evolving nightmare, and is completely immersive despite its freakiness.

Tribeca 2020: Animated Shorts Curated by Whoopi Goldberg
Tribeca 2020: Animated Shorts Curated By Whoopi Goldberg

Stephanie Archer reports on Tribeca Film Festival 2020 online, and reviews the animated short films curated by Whoopi Goldberg.

The Clone Wars (S7E12): The End
The Clone Wars (S7E12): The End

The Clone Wars starts off in the light and ends in the dark. The show ends in an exhale, without a post-credits inhale to give us hope.