animation

Interview With Albert Tsai, Star Of ABOMINABLE
Interview With Albert Tsai, Star Of ABOMINABLE

We spoke with Abominable star Albert Tsai – although he is only 15 years old, his resume is impressively stacked and diverse for such a young actor.

DILILI IN PARIS: Reframing Paris Gets A Little Crooked
DILILI IN PARIS: Reframing Paris Gets A Little Crooked

Michel Ocelot has always been one to apply the breadth of his creativity towards an easy narrative, but only with Delili does it prove to be something of a barrier to what can be more fulfilling.

DISENCHANTMENT Part 2: Honest, Vibrant, And Seriously Brave
DISENCHANTMENT Part 2: Honest, Vibrant & Seriously Brave

Disenchantment Part 2 feels new, current, and understanding of what makes it wonderful – chapter 3 not only feels necessary, but desperately asked for.

A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON: A Disappointing Aardman Adventure
A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON: A Disappointing Aardman Adventure

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon feels messily reverse engineered, a lazy Spielberg riff forcibly created just to fit the punning title.

Fantastic Fest 2019: SON OF THE WHITE MARE
Fantastic Fest 2019: SON OF THE WHITE MARE

Beyond being historically significant and a truly gorgeous film, Son of the White Mare manages to connect with our most ancient arts and make them digestible for any viewer.

UNDONE: Unlike Any Series You’ve Seen Before
UNDONE Season 1: Unlike Any Series You’ve Seen Before

Brilliantly utlizing animation and storytelling, Undone is unquestionably one of the best TV series of 2019.

THE FLYING FISH: An Ode To The Endless Possibilities Of Animation
THE FLYING FISH: An Ode To The Endless Possibilities Of Animation

 An interesting, esperimental short film, The Flying Fish explores the more surreal realms of our existence that lights and cameras alone struggle to conjure up alone.

NE ZHA 哪吒之魔童降世: Another Leap In Chinese Animation
NE ZHA 哪吒之魔童降世: Another Leap In Chinese Animation

Ne Zha might not be the best animated film of the year, but China is getting awfully close in competing against Hollywood’s animated offerings.

Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Animated Films
Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Animated Films

The writers of Film Inquiry discuss their favorite animated films, check out their picks and tell us: what’s yours?

ANGRY BIRDS 2: Sony Phones It In
THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2: Sony Phones It In

Confused about its target audience, Angry Birds 2 fails to deliver the jokes or storyline bringing lttle more than a playlist and a star studded cast.

THE LION KING: A Heartfelt Tribute to the Legacy of the Animated Classic
THE LION KING: A Heartfelt Tribute To The Legacy Of The Animated Classic

For those looking for a film that both acts as a tribute to its roots while never straying from the course it’s set off on, see The Lion King with an open mind.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Mr. Plow”
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Mr. Plow”

In this latest episode of The Simpsons Greatest Hits, we look back at the side hustle and catchy jingle of “Mr. Plow”.

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2: A Fluffy Filler Sequel
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2: A Fluffy Filler Sequel

The Secret Life of Pets 2 is fine enough sequel, but never really explores all its potential. Debbie Lawrie reviews.

TOY STORY 4: The Best Toy Story Sequel Yet
TOY STORY 4: The Best Toy Story Sequel Yet

Toy Story 4 is the finest of the Toy Story sequels, and if it’s the start of a second trilogy, then we’ll follow it to infinity and beyond.

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.