Last week, Oscar completists like myself got the first major announcement about the films vying for next year's prizes, a triad press release from the Academy listing the submissions deemed eligible for Documentary Feature, International Feature, and Animated Feature. As I do every year, I make it my goal to track down and view all … Continue reading Back Row Thoughts – Animation Destination
Have you ever been on a date and wondered what the other person's thinking? Have you ever watched a rom-com and pondered what it is that women truly want? Have you ever asked obvious questions? Then have I got the film for you! In all seriousness, it's a legitimate issue that tons of people have … Continue reading Hearts and Minds – My Love Affair with Marriage
If you've ever read this blog for more than a day, then you know how much I love animation as an artform and as a storytelling device. What you may not know is that my favorite animated film of all time is Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. I can objectively … Continue reading The Forest for the Trees – The Deer King
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