Animation Reviews

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

Animation Reviews

“Oni: Thunder God’s Tale” – a Japanese stop-motion treasure

Stop-motion. Japanese mythology. Adorable characters. What more could you want? Oni: Thunder God’s Tale has been on my “To Be Watched” list for ages. (Don’t ask me how long that list is…It’s kind of embarrassing) But it never felt like the right time - even though the series is only 4 episodes long, each one… Continue reading “Oni: Thunder God’s Tale” – a Japanese stop-motion treasure

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5 Animated Movies To Look Out For in 2021

Arlo the Alligator Boy A Netflix film about a boy who is half-human and half-alligator going on an adventure to find his long lost dad in New York City. It will be a 2D-animated musical.  Luca  The past few Pixar movies haven’t been my favorites. But this one about a little boy and his new… Continue reading 5 Animated Movies To Look Out For in 2021

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Maybe sometimes adult cartoons are okay. A look at “Crossing Swords”

I still don't understand why all adult cartoons are the most likely to match the humor and interests of teenage boys. I want something more than dick jokes and edgy dark humor to be considered "mature." Because at some point, they all just start being the same show - regardless of creators, setting, characters...They're all… Continue reading Maybe sometimes adult cartoons are okay. A look at “Crossing Swords”

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Relatable and relaxing, Rilakkuma’s newest series is a must-see

I finally got around to watching Netflix’s Rilakkuma and Kaoru, a stop-motion animated show featuring one of Japan’s most beloved mascots. I’m not too familiar with Rilakkuma beyond the fact that he’s a very lazy bear ---thing. Through some research, mostly through TV Tropes, I learned that Kaoru is an established character in the Rilakkuma… Continue reading Relatable and relaxing, Rilakkuma’s newest series is a must-see