Photo courtesy of Luigi Novi, Wikipedia Rooster Teeth is a production company that has taken over the Internet with quality and innovative projects ever since their first series ever, “Red vs. Blue,” debuted in 2003. Their 15-year history is filled with other successes, such as “RWBY” and “Lazer Team.” Aside […]
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Castlevania’s second season cements its greatness
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia Video game adaptations have had a really bad record, and many are just cash grabs that usually result in a poor box office reception and even poorer reviews. It was clear to everyone that nobody wanted to put in the effort to produce a […]
Dragon Prince shows off charm and binge-ability
Photo courtesy of Dragon Prince, Wikipedia Aaron Ehasz is one of the many people who brought the world the animated TV show “Avatar: The Last Airbender” in 2005. For three years, the show received commercial and critical acclaim, spawning a sequel series, several video games and an adoring fan base. […]
Wes Anderson film is a problematic but beautiful tale
Photo courtesy of Diana Ringo, Wikipedia The idea of Wes Anderson making an animated family film is a bit odd. Granted, the director's visual style, from his love of long takes and wide frames to his painterly aesthetic, seems almost tailored made towards animation. Audiences were already exposed to this […]
Polynesian Culture Represented in Disney’s “Moana”
Photo courtesy of David Shankbone, Wikipedia This year’s Disney princess musical, “Moana,” follows Pacific islander Moana Waialiki (Auli’i Cravalho) from the small island of Motonui. The animated heroine embarks on a perilous journey to find the demigod Maui and bring him to the island goddess Te Fiti, in order to […]
Trolls Sing and Dance in DreamWorks Newest Film
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia From DreamWorks Animation, the creative force behind “Shrek,” comes “Trolls”: a colorful and melodious film starring Justin Timberlake as Branch, Anna Kendrick as Poppy and other stars including Zooey Deschanel and James Corden. The plot is based on Poppy, the leader of the trolls, as well […]
Animated Feature “Storks” an Entertaining Flight
Photo courtesy of David Shankbone, Wikipedia A popular question asked by many kids is about where babies come from. Now, what is probably the best creative answer has arrived in theaters. “Storks,” directed by Nicholas Stoller, is about a company of birds that used to deliver babies, run by Hunter […]