Tomorrow is my birthday, so this weekend I decided I would celebrate a little bit by returning to the multiplex. Despite my financial woes, it is still my goal to stay as far ahead of the potential slate for next year's Animated Feature contest as possible. Also, in a bit of good news, I finally … Continue reading Back Row Thoughts – Wheel of Four Toons
One of the cooler side effects of the last decade of Oscar viewing is in how short films are getting much more attention and praise. I first saw the shorts 10 years ago. I don't know if ShortsTV had done any curated screenings before that, but even if they did, what I saw back in … Continue reading Oscar Blitz 2024 – Live Action Short
We're officially 1/4 of the way through the year! WOO! I guess. Anyway, now that the Oscar Blitz is complete and the book has been fully closed on 2021 (the Razzies even recanted their "prize" to Bruce Willis after he announced he had aphasia - but weirdly they didn't take back their "Redeemer" award for … Continue reading This Film is Not Yet Watchable – April 2022
Ten points if you get the headline reference. The points have no value. Leave it to Pixar to once again create a visual representation of one of the most complex and indescribable sensations of life. Just as Inside Out - my favorite film of the century to date - was able to personify emotions, personality, … Continue reading Under the Love is a Stronger Emotion – Soul
I Actually Paid To See This 