Review: ‘Weathering with You’ - Finding That Place Where You Belong
Makoto Shinkai’s latest is an aesthetically pleasing animated tapestry with characters and relationships that are funny, dramatic and real.
Article Type: Review
Book Review: On Animation: The Director’s Perspective Volumes 1 and 2
Bill Kroyer, Tom Sito and Ron Diamond’s expansive anthology is an intimate and comprehensive record of firsthand experiences from a ‘Who’s Who’ of top industry directors.
In 2D, 3D, Books, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Reviews, Stop-Motion, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
Reviews: ‘Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles’ and Rob Paulsen’s ‘Voice Lessons’
The Misweant writes about a different labyrinth and definitely not those ‘Turtles;’ plus, with apologies to Rocket J. Squirrel, ‘that voice… where have I heard that voice?’
In 2D, Books, Cartoons, Films, People, Reviews, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All
See My Field: Must-See Animated Features at Annecy 2019
From ‘I Lost My Body’ to ‘The Swallows of Kabul,’ cultural, narrative and aesthetic diversity reign in this year’s expanded feature film competition.
Review: LAIKA Delivers its Most Complex Film Yet with ‘Missing Link’
AWN’s Miscweant examines the increasing sophistication of the technology powering the stop-motion studio’s fifth animated feature film, a globe-trotting adventure directed by Chris Butler.
In CG, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: North America
REVIEW: Disney’s ‘Dumbo’ Remake is ‘Pure Burton’
In the absence of talking animals, director Tim Burton’s ‘Dumbo’ works in plot points and references to the original film in very clever ways that fans of the original will recognize without feeling forced.
In 2D, 3D, Acting, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All, North America
FINAL DRAFT 11 SCREENWRITING SOFTWARE REVIEW
Final Draft 11 was recently released and it's got some nice new features...
Review: ‘Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki’
AWN’s Miscweant looks at the fascinating new documentary that begs the question of whether or not the iconic animation director will ever make another film.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: Asia
Review: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’
AWN ‘s ‘Miscweant’ waxes nostalgic as he breaks down Disney’s return to the world of their 1964 classic, ‘Mary Poppins.’
In 2D, 3D, CG, Films, Reviews, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All
Review: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’
AWN’s “Miscweant” shares his take on brand names, Disney Princesses and a refreshing break from clichéd buddy movies.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All, North America
Review: ‘Night is Short, Walk on Girl’
Masaaki Yuasa translates Tomihiko Morimi’s novel into an erratic and fluid feast for the eyes.
Review: ‘Fireworks’
A magical story about adolescent love triangles, problems at home, stupid teenage boys and desires to break free and be something or someone else.
Review: ‘Blame!’
Memory is survival in Polygon Pictures and Hiroyuki Seshita’s worthy post-apocalyptic tale.
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'The Writer'
Paul Driessen's Golden Oldie ode to scribblers, The Writer (1988)
In 2D, Art, Films, Reviews, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, North America
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Nail'
Heino Par's saucy and playful, Nail (1972)
In 2D, Films, Production, Reviews, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Review: ‘Incredibles 2’
Avoiding sequel-itis, Pixar’s latest is their best since ‘Inside Out.’
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Grace'
Lorelei Pepi's Grace (1998), a mesmerizing and mysterious poetic meditation on time, mortality, and the daily difficulty of just being.
In 2D, Art, Awards, Films, Reviews, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, North America
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: '78 Tours'
Revisiting Georges Schwizgebel's classic, 78 Tours (1985)
In 2D, Art, Films, Reviews, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Bless You'
David Barlow-Krelina's ode to sneezing, Bless You (2013)
In Films, Reviews, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, North America
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'The Sweater'
Family, Rivalry, Rabbits, Buggers, Grief and 'The Sweater' (1980)
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Review: Aardman’s ‘Early Man’ Arrives on Disc
AWN’s resident Miscweant weighs in on the Home Entertainment release of Oscar-winning director Nick Park’s stop-motion football feature.
In Films, Home Entertainment, People, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'La Sagra'
Roberto Catani's lucious 1998 short, 'La Sagra (Festival)'
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Review: ‘Lu Over the Wall’
Masaaki Yuasa’s beautifully animated Japanese tale of how a once-thought dangerous mermaid helps both a young man and an entire town discover new paths in life through honest communication.
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Mister Smile'
A look back at Fran Krause's influential student film, Mister Smile (1999)
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Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Life Cycles'
Ross Hogg talks about his newly (online) released short, Life Cycles (2017), a stellar and blunt depiction of modern monotony.
In Films, People, Production, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, Europe
