LITTLE AMELIE OR THE CHARACTE OF RAIN (2025)
Read More“A delight in every aspect”
ELIO (2025)
Read More“Cute but bland”
ZOOTOPIA 2 (2025)
“the legs it had to stand, run, hop and further the franchise were bent & hobbled”
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OSCARS 2026 - ANIMATED SHORTS
3/3/26 - Animated Shorts
Papillon - 8/10 [SHOULD & WILL WIN]
Amazing painted animation display (or at least appears that way), with a powerfully poignant story paired with an inventive and deftly executed technique. Strong work, though may not be as slickly beautiful as some might demand.
The Girl Who Cried Pearls - 710
A fascinating stop motion puppetry yarn that allows the magic of the idiosyncratic to enhance the Dickensian tale. Fun, feeling, and unique.
Retirement Plan - 7/10
Like Radiohead lyrics made witty manifest. Deeply meant but lightly portrayed. Solid.
Forevergreen - 5/10
Sappy children’s faire that while delicately animated in nigh-Robloxian fashion, is for little kids and sacchrine adults. I applaud the effort and skill but the product did nothing for me.
The Three Sisters - 5/10
Light but adult feature about 3 sisters on an island that want to bang the sailor that has come to rent a room. It’s fun but there isn’t much there, despite an intriguing behind the scenes story about the filmmaker and citizenship judgments.
AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH (2025)
I didn’t think it would happen but I am a Varang stan
Read MoreK-POP DEMON HUNTERS (2025)
“the music which is infectious and delightful”
Read MoreMEMOIR OF A SNAIL (2024)
“molded childlike fancy around this adult core”
Read MoreNIMONA (2023
"A magical little animated action adventure that smartly focuses more on the heart at its core than flashy chassis it rides in."
Read MoreELEMENTAL (2023)
" lacked specialness or peak possibilities"
Read MoreTHE BOY AND THE HERON (2023)
“the craft was spectacular and the experience enduring”
Read More2024 Oscar Nominated Short Film - Best Animated
A variety of styles and beautiful stories, but fairly adult in general
Read MoreROBOT DREAMS (2023)
“Sweet and sour with LOTS of September!”
Read MoreSPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE (2023)
“not just good; great, but not perfection”
Read MoreMARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON (2022)
“most adorable movie of the year”
Read MoreTHE SEA BEAST (2022)
“The water effects are pretty spectacular”
Read More2023 OSCAR ANIMATED SHORTS
“Can the spastically styled tale of losing one’s virginity beat the star-studded kiddie cutie?”
Read MorePUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH (2022)
“Surprisingly delightful oasis for parents in a sea of drudgery and inequities.”
Read MoreGuillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)
“THE definitive version of this story for me and one of the more special cinematic experiences I have had all year
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MAD GOD (2021)
“cruel oddities and maniacal monstrosities”
Read MoreFLEE (2021)
“rotoscoping of this autobiographical journey allows the world and the past to open up to us”
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