Happy Madison Productions recently released a new family-oriented film, “Leo,” the company’s second animated movie ever following “Eight Crazy Nights” from 2003. The plot follows a class pet, a tuatara named Leonardo (Adam Sandler), who discovers he may only have a year left to live. Through this revelation, he decides […]
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“Finding ‘Ohana” disappoints viewers of all ages
Photo courtesy of Gpstone1, Wikipedia Netflix continues its avalanche of new movie releases in 2021, as if trying to offset the horrible aftertaste left over from the year of 2020. One of those new releases is a slightly awkward family movie, “Finding ‘Ohana.” Written by Christina Strain, who is also […]
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 […]