Back Row Thoughts – Animation Autumn-ation, Part 2

Awards Season is firmly underway, and we're getting ever so close to the main event. The Independent Spirit Awards announced their nominees this morning, and the Golden Globes will reveal their list next week, though obviously I put far, Far, FAR less stock in the latter. A week after that, the Academy will release their … Continue reading Back Row Thoughts – Animation Autumn-ation, Part 2 →

The Coy and the Kawaii – Josee, the Tiger, and the Fish

Japanese anime films usually succeed or fail based on two key factors. The first is the sense of wonder. Even if a film doesn't have a fantastical or magical angle to it, the best anime works spark the imagination in unique ways, forcing the audience to think outside their normal parameters and paradigms as to … Continue reading The Coy and the Kawaii – Josee, the Tiger, and the Fish →