animation
Animation: It’s Not Just for Children, Anymore
The inclusive approach in A New History of Animation will have you discovering the work of new animators, and new works by artists already familiar to you.
‘Sausage Party’ Works on Almost Every Demented Level
Watching Sausage Party is like being transported into the fevered brain of a 13-year-old boy, only with better writers.
The Complex Man Behind “Uncle Walt”
The rise (and rise) of Walt Disney, from starving artist to visionary filmmaker to union-busting studio boss to family-entertainment tycoon.
‘101 Dalmations’ Remains a Diamond in Disney’s Crown
Featuring a story filled with wonderful characterizations, genuine excitement, and a perfectly earned ending, 101 Dalmatians is one of Disney's best.
‘BoJack Horseman’ and a One Trick Pony’s Search for Meaning
Ostensibly a silly, raunchy cartoon sitcom, Netflix’s BoJack Horseman raises some existential questions in its search for meaning.
‘I’m Not the Fox I Used to Be’: Wes Anderson’s Changing Seasons
Far from style over substance, Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox fixates over objects to show its protagonist's inability to handle the oncoming winter.
Daley Pearson Gets Some Strange Phone Calls
Australian writer and director Daley Pearson is funny in all of his creations and conquers every type of comedy he tries.
The Horror: Parents Clash Over Kid’s Scary Movies in 2012
Kids scary movies Hotel Transylvania, ParaNorman, and Frankenweenie vie for box office bucks, but only one appeals to scaredy pants parents