★★★ Written and Directed by Marq Evans, Claydream is a fascinating doc that debuted at 2021’s Tribeca Film Festival. Taking us all the way back to the early 80s, the “father of Claymation,” Will Vinton, has a surprising and revolutionary key role in creating this beloved format. For the uninitiated, Claymation essentially boils down to … Continue reading Film Review: Claydream
Film Review: Luck
★★★ The addition of streaming options for newer animated films has only added to the breadth of variety, ideas, and fascinating filmmakers swirling around projects. Obviously, they cannot possibly all be winners. Too frequently, companies cater to the mindset of very young children as opposed to trying to reach a wider audience through the injection … Continue reading Film Review: Luck
Fantasia 2022: My Grandfather’s Demons
★★★★ My Grandfather’s Demons is perhaps the most gorgeously animated movie of this year’s Fantasia Film Festival. This stop-motion import from Portugal has more heart and originality than I had been anticipating, driven home by the stunning imagery and excellent writing at the heart of the film. Blending rich folklore with the ties of familial … Continue reading Fantasia 2022: My Grandfather’s Demons
Film Review: My Old School
★★★★ Unconventional documentaries are personally my favorite type, as docu-filmmaking takes a significant draw to even appeal to my tastes. Thusly, My Old School made its way onto my watchlist in the aftermath of a stellar Sundance debut. In particular, this film is uniquely stylized from top to bottom. Very basic 2D animation bolsters a … Continue reading Film Review: My Old School
Fantasia 2022: Princess Dragon
★★★★ Written and directed by Jean-Jacques Denis and Anthony Roux, Princess Dragon is a magical French animated fantasy that shines in its loving attention to detail, and Ghibli-esque heart. Like the best kinds of fairy tale movies, Princess Dragon begins with an age-old “once upon a time” before charting its story of friendship and celebrating … Continue reading Fantasia 2022: Princess Dragon
Fantasia 2022: Goodbye, Don Glees!
★★★★ Who would have thought an animated Japanese drama would emerge as one of the best films of 2022’s Fantasia International Film Festival? Goodbye, Don Glees! is made in an anime-style, coupled with photo-realistic moments of beauty. Written and directed by Atsuko Ishizuka, I could barely comprehend the level of tearjerking, life-affirming heights that the … Continue reading Fantasia 2022: Goodbye, Don Glees!
Five Must-See Films at 2022’s Fantasia International Film Festival
With 2022's Fantasia International Film Festival steadily making its approach, there is no better time to prioritize under-the-radar titles that could slip through the cracks! After the jump, check out five exciting titles we recommend going out of one's way to see at this year's fest! GOODBYE, DON GLEES! Saturday, July 16th Animation, Drama Goodbye, … Continue reading Five Must-See Films at 2022’s Fantasia International Film Festival
Film Review: Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe
★★★★ Since their inception in 1993 lording over the MTV channel and hilariously narrating music videos, Beavis and Butt-Head have become enduring pop culture icons whose every return are cause for celebration. This newest revival comes in the form of a follow-up sequel to 1996’s Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, this time entitled Beavis and … Continue reading Film Review: Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe
Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Wrap-Up
Last year was our first time covering Tribeca as press, albeit virtually due to the imminent danger of the pandemic. This year, we were grateful to able to attend in person, as it is the primary festival that we can easily attend given its location in our own backyard. We had the opportunity to cover … Continue reading Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Wrap-Up
Film Review: The Sea Beast
★★★ The Sea Beast may be a predictable family film, but it is still cute enough to pass the time. The animation is stunning to behold, especially with the monsters in particular. It seems they went out of their way to lay the details on thick for these creatures, and all are wildly unique. The … Continue reading Film Review: The Sea Beast