animation

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.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "Lisa's Subsitute"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Lisa’s Subsitute”

In this latest series of The Simpsons Greatest Hits, we review “Lisa’s Substitute,” a well-acted, well-written episode with a perfect finale.

WONDER PARK: Animation Without Wonder
WONDER PARK: Animation Without Wonder

Wonder Park should be fine family viewing, but it is lacking in terms of storytelling and the world building design.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "Radioactive Man"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Radioactive Man”

In a search to find the best The Simpsons episode, we review Season 7, episode 2 called “Radioactive Man.”

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "Bart Sells His Soul"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Bart Sells His Soul”

In this latest series of The Simpsons Greatest Hits, we discuss the episode Bart Sells His Soul, a darker episode for the character.