Tag: Animation
“The Prince of Egypt” is (still) the epitome of animated films
( Passover is this week, which means it's time for the annual 'Prince of Egypt' post.This review was originally posted on April 1, 2018. It has been slightly updated) It’s almost Passover. And we’re (still) dealing with a plague. Believe me, when I say, we are dealing with it with the utmost amount of ironic… Continue reading “The Prince of Egypt” is (still) the epitome of animated films
Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” is a fantastic take on a classic tale
This is a repost. This review was originally published on Dec. 12, 2022. Every year, there seems to be a popular theme or plot device that is used in multiple movies. One could argue that this year was the year of the multiverse. But in the animation industry, it was the year of Pinocchio. For… Continue reading Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” is a fantastic take on a classic tale
“Turning Red” Celebrates Red Pandas, Puberty, Periods and Most Importantly Girls.
(This review was originally published in March 2022. ) Growing up, my fictional resources featuring girls dealing with puberty and growing up, consisted solely of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret…a book published in 1970. Needless to say, I couldn’t really identify with the main character or her experiences as a 13-year old in… Continue reading “Turning Red” Celebrates Red Pandas, Puberty, Periods and Most Importantly Girls.
Don’t Hate Me For My Thoughts on “Howl’s Moving Castle.”
This review was originally posted on November 22, 2021. I had a busy week and didn't want to leave you with nothing, so I figured bringing back an oldie would suffice. I was originally planning on reviewing Castle in the Sky this week, as a way to celebrate its 35th anniversary. And while I do… Continue reading Don’t Hate Me For My Thoughts on “Howl’s Moving Castle.”
Favorite Animated Movies of 2022
There were honestly a lot of good movies that premiered last year. Like it was a pretty amazing year for animated films. And again, I didn’t have a chance to review them all - but here were my favorites..in no particular order! Turning Red While I might be tired of villain-less Pixar films - this… Continue reading Favorite Animated Movies of 2022