The Miscweant
‘Sonic Boom’: Bill Freiberger’s Hilarious Trope-Busting Kids’ Show
After stumbling upon the series on Amazon Prime, AWN’s Miscweant talks to the showrunner of Sega’s 2014 pop culture parody gem.
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?’
Women Directors Talk Shop at WIA NYC Gathering
Karen Disher, Signe Baumane, Anna Samo and Peggy Stern share insights and realities at Women in Animation New York chapter March event; AWN’s Miscweant reports.
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.
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.
Pinscreen Magic and ‘Kirikou and the Sorceress’ Highlight FIAF’s Animation First Weekend
The Miscweant reports on New York’s French Institute Alliance Française’s 2nd annual festival of French animation.
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.
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.’
Review: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’
AWN’s “Miscweant” shares his take on brand names, Disney Princesses and a refreshing break from clichéd buddy movies.
Animation Nights New York Celebrates Third Annual ‘Best of the Fest’
AWN’s resident Miscweant shares his conference report on the cutting-edge XR Showcase and presentation by indie legend Bill Plympton.
The Academy Presents ‘Women in Indie Animation’ at New York City’s Metrograph Theater
AWN’s resident Miscweant attends The Academy’s September New York City event honoring celebrated New York animators Signe Baumane, Emily Hubley, Candy Kugel and Debra Solomon.
All the Way to Never Land: Disney’s ‘Peter Pan’ Signature Edition Arrives on Blu-ray
On the 65th anniversary of the 1953 animated classic, AWN’s resident ‘Miscweant’ speaks with Kathryn Beaumont, the voice of Wendy in Disney’s ‘Peter Pan.’
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.
From Megasaki City to NYC: ‘Isle of Dogs’ Takes Manhattan
AWN’s resident “Miscweant” has a dog day afternoon with the voice, writing and directing talent behind the new stop-motion animated feature from Wes Anderson.
Review: A Tale of Two Dogtoons - ‘Isle of Dogs’ and 'Lady and the Tramp’
More than 60 years separate these animated films featuring Wes Anderson and Walt Disney’s very different takes on man’s best friend.
The 2018 Oscar-nominated Animated Short Films: An After-the-Fact Round-Up
Review: Sony’s ‘Peter Rabbit’ Updates a Beloved Classic
AWN’s The Miscweant takes a deep dive into Sony Pictures Animation’s modern-day take on the classic story by Beatrix Potter.
Review: ‘Mary and The Witch’s Flower’ and ‘Have a Nice Day’
At long last, AWN’s resident Miscreant returns to writing about animation – in particular, two recent features, From China and Japan, that couldn’t be more different.
Review: ‘Leap!’ Celebrates the Challenges & Joy of a Life ‘en Pointe’
Mocapped performances by members of the Paris Ballet are taken to poetic flights of fancy in CG-animated feature from Gaumont.
Review: ‘The Girl Without Hands’ and ‘My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea’
Two recent GKIDS releases, both U.S. produced, show how 2D animated features are not just alive, but thriving.
Review: 'Long Way North'
A stunning, 2D animated feature about a young girl’s journey to the North Pole seeking to redeem her family’s honor.
Travis and the Two Strings
AWN’s resident Miscweant questions LAIKA chief Travis Knight about his directorial debut, ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ his approach to filmmaking, and his roots in stop-motion animation.
Review: Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ Lands on Blu-ray
Blu-ray release of what may be Walt Disney Animation Studios’ best all-animal animated feature ever is packed with extras, including roundtable chats with the character design, environments and animation teams.