animation

The Beginner's Guide: Don Hertzfeldt, Animator, Writer & Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Don Hertzfeldt, Animator, Writer & Director

We analyze the short films of Don Hertzfeldt, which though seemingly simple, actually have quite a lot to say.

LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS: A New Wave Of Adult Animation
LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS: A New Wave Of Adult Animation

Love, Death & Robots was intended for a very niche audience, and for them it’ll prove a masterfully-crafted acid trip that makes for a cathartic experience.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "A Streetcar Named Marge"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “A Streetcar Named Marge”

Our quest to find the greatest Simpsons episode continues, with “A Streetcar Named Marge,” a parody of A Streetcar Named Desire.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "Homer the Heretic"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Homer The Heretic”

In the second of this series breaking down the best Simpsons episodes, Sean Fallon takes a look at season 4’s “Homer the Heretic”.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: Last Exit to Springfield
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Last Exit to Springfield”

In the first of this series breaking down the best Simpsons episodes, Sean Fallon takes a look at season 4’s Last Exit to Springfield.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD: Visually Dazzling End To Heartfelt Trilogy
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD: Visually Dazzling End To Heartfelt Trilogy

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World brings the franchise to a moving conclusion in a way that touches on very relevant themes about animal rights, growing up, and making sacrifices.

Shortlist Oscar 2019: Animated Short: LOST & FOUND: This One Has What It Takes To Cross The Finish Line
LOST & FOUND: A Mesmerizing & Exquisite Animated Short Not To Be Missed

With an emotionally moving story and flawless execution in every element, Lost & Found is a sight to behold.

The Lego Movie 2: A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Awesome
THE LEGO MOVIE 2: A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Awesome

The Lego Movie 2 is a perfectly crafted sequel that expands on the world of its predecessor, but stands firmly on its own little Lego-legs.

GODZILLA - THE PLANET EATER: A Big Monster With a Small Bite
GODZILLA: THE PLANET EATER: A Big Monster With A Small Bite

The conclusion to the animated trilogy, Godzilla: The Planet Eater, is as flawed and unsatisfying as the previous entries – and it might be the dullest of the bunch too.

TEHRAN TABOO: A Courageous And Sympathetic Exploration of Inequality In Contemporary Iran
TEHRAN TABOO: A Sympathetic Exploration Of Inequality In Contemporary Iran

Rotoscoping hasn’t really been used in this way before. True, this feature from German-Iranian animator…

The Importance of Comedy: The Connections between MONSTERS INC and SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS
The Importance Of Comedy: The Connections Between MONSTERS INC & SULLIVAN’S TRAVELS

Sullivan’s Travels may not quickly come to mind when watching Monsters, Inc., but after examining both films, there is a connection in not only their themes but their structures as well.

The Greatest Rabbit Story Ever Told: The BBC/Netflix Watership Down Miniseries
The BBC/Netflix WATERSHIP DOWN Miniseries: The Greatest Rabbit Story Ever Told

More so than the previous feature adaptation, Watership Down is a bold allegorical tale that is best kept from the eyes of younger viewers.

MOWGLI: LEGEND OF THE JUNGLE: Poor Timing, Valiant Effort
MOWGLI: LEGEND OF THE JUNGLE: Poor Timing, Valiant Effort

Mowgli: King of the Jungle doesn’t impart the sort of excitement you might hope from the newest entry, but it does have a resonance that many of its predecessors didn’t.

Anime's Mainstream Moment: Past, Present, and Speculation
Anime’s Mainstream Moment: Past, Present & Speculation

As anime becomes increasingly mainstream in the west, Film Inquiry’s Christina Tucker examines the past and potential future of the genre.

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE: Kaleidoscopic Spectacle Of Heroic Pop Art
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE: Kaleidoscopic Spectacle Of Heroic Pop Art

As a stylistic achievement of world-building, the animated saga Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is just bursting at the seams with an infectious energy that can barely be contained by a single film.