From Cyber Punk to 'Steamboy'
Jerry Beck ponders Otomo, anime and the state of art since Akira.
Jerry Beck's Recent Posts
Feature Films — Look Ahead and Back
Jerry Beck looks back on the surprises and failures of the 2003 animated features in the U.S. and casts a glimpse at what is to come in 2004.
The Art Of Finding Nemo
Jerry Beck reviews The Art Of Finding Nemo, a book featuring the many conceptual drawings that developed Pixar Animation Studio's next feature film, revealing the talent and artistry behind the scenes.
The Year in Animated Features
Jerry Beck muses about 2002s slate of animated feature films.
Disney's Magic Returns: Lilo & Stitch
There's a lot to like about Lilo & Stitch! Jerry Beck explains in his review of Disney's long-awaited summer release.
TV Review: Tiny Planets
Jerry Beck finds that Tiny Planets teaches big concepts to pre-schoolers in a completely charming way.
TV Review: Saddle Rash
Jerry Beck reviews Saddle Rash another entry for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. This one may just ride quietly into the sunset...
TV Review: Welcome To Eltingville
Jerry Beck finds his rightful place in Welcome to Eltingville, one of Cartoon Network's latest additions to their Adult Swim block.
TV Review: Aaagh! It's The Mr. Hell Show!
While Australians might not get excited over their native marsupials, the rest of the world certainly does -- much to the delight of Yoram Gross, whose pocketed characters have been successfully exported to millions. Stephen Lynch reports from Australia.
The Art of Monsters, Inc.
Do You Hear A Whisper In Your Ghost?
Masters of Animation
John Grant's new book offers profiles of some of animation's greatest animation artists. While a nice collection, Jerry Beck has a few reservations...
DVD Review: Robbie The Reindeer and Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
It's that reindeer time of year! Jerry Beck kicks off the holiday season with some reindeer reviews!
DVD Review: Snow White And Shrek
Two landmark animated features are now available on DVD and Snow White and Shrek both have a lot to offer says Jerry Beck.
TV Review: Butt-Ugly Martians
I knew this was a dirty assignment when I took it on. Reviewing TV animation isn't as easy as it sounds. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. This week I lose. Big time.
TV Review: Justice League Is Finally Here
Bruce Timm and the Warner crew are back doing what they do bestsuperhero adventures. Jerry Beck reviews the long-awaited Justice League.
TV Review: X-Chromosome
Jerry Beck reviews Oxygen's flagship show, X-Chromosome, and finds it is funny, entertaining and real...even if you aren't a woman!
TV Review: Stanley Is Playing Catch Up
In a small, quiet cafe, motion-capture pioneer Chris Walker and outrageous stop-motion animator Corky Quakenbush got together for lunch and discovered that even though their techniques may appear to be night and day, they actually have a lot in common.
The Akira DVD Special Edition: An Anime Classic
Pioneer has released a $1 million restoration of Akira on DVD, complete with an entire disc of extras. Think you don't need this set? Jerry Beck says, "Think again! It's a must-have."
The Animated Film Encyclopedia
British animation historian Graham Webb has spent 30 years documenting every animated theatrical cartoon, product.
Beatletoons, The Real Story Behind The Cartoon Beatles
Sharon Schatz profiles the big name talent -- Elton John, Tim Rice, Hans Zimmer and John Powell -- behind The Road to El Dorado and finds how music and art are carefully crafted into one.
