In the almost never ending barrage of computer animated films, most of them consist of vaguely recycled plots that are well and good for kiddy cannon fodder. Not only are their plots recycled, but nowadays the big trend seems to be using penguins. However, DreamWorks Bee Movie is a highly [...]
Traditionally, animated films have dealt with simple themes and characters best suited to children. Even Japanese anime geared toward a more mature audience frequently succumbs to cartoon-ish violence and repetitive themes, such that it becomes a caricature of itself. Hayao Miyazaki’s [...]
Starting in the early 1960s, anime has blossomed into one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world. Originating in Japan as comic books and magazines, and going on to animated forms, the series of incredible stories developed with various characters, their life and growth have [...]
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Toronto International Film Festival Is Still A Friend Of Independent Films
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Can you feel it? There is a buzz in the air as the Toronto International Film Festival is only a few days away. This is one of the big three festivals of the world for independent films, with the other two being Sundance and Cannes. Toronto is run by a not for profit organization whose mission is [...]