When looking at the type of cartoons I watch, I tend to prefer shows that have overarching stories, and deeper character and plot development. I dislike mostly episodic cartoons or purely comedic shows. The 2013 cartoon Wander Over Yonder is both of these. Let me stress that I am extremely picky about comedy, especially in…
In my last article, I really ripped into Disney and its “masterpiece” movie The Lion King, and I feel kind of bad (not really, but I need a good lead-in to this article). This time, I’d like to talk about a Disney movie that I feel should deserve more attention. This film came about a decade…
We all know The Lion King. It has been hailed as not only one of Disney’s greatest films, but one of the greatest animated films of all time. It has been nominated for and won several awards including Golden Globe’s Best Picture – Musical or Comedy, being one of only three animated films to…
The Book of Life is a computer animated film that centers around the Mexican holiday of the Day of the Dead. It tells the story told a million times of two men trying to win the heart of the same woman, but adds a bit of a spin on it when two gods bet…
The Boxtrolls is a quirky stop-motion animated film by Laika, the creators of other Academy Award nominated films, Coraline and ParaNorman. While not as great as its other two films, The Boxtrolls is still a fun adventure with well written protagonists, entertaining antagonists, and a rather unique premise. The story goes that 10 years ago,…
One of my main complaints about Japanese animation is that there is often inherent sexism involved. I especially cringe at the copious amounts of fan-service meant for a male gaze in anime. The horror/comedy/adventure anime known as Soul Eater isn’t exactly an exception to this rule. However, it does have some excellent examples of progressive…
Mary and Max is a sad, yet heartwarming tale about the cruelty of people towards those who are different, the strength of friendship, and the serendipity that can bring those together who may need each other the most. This film’s stop motion animation is stylized in a way that shows both the absurd and the…
Rooster Illusion 