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Tag: animated

festivals, reactions, TIFF

SUICIDE SHOP (LE MAGASIN DE SUICIDES) Plays TIFF 2012

A plucky animated selection was just what the doctor ordered on a Sunday afternoon at TIFF. But make no mistake, this ain’t no Pixar flick.

Posted on September 16, 2012September 20, 2012
trailers

Eye Candy (TINTIN: THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN Teaser)

I get the suspicion this film will have a slight uphill climb (mo-cap always seems to these days), but it’s a Spielberg film so I’m … Read More ›

Posted on May 18, 2011November 8, 2012
reviews

RANGO

Don’t You Dare Start Thinking that Cartoons Are Kids’ Stuff.

Posted on March 6, 2011January 21, 2012
dvd doubleback

Doubleback: WAKING SLEEPING BEAUTY

At least once or twice this winter, the conversation of whether animated features should qualify for best picture has come up around the blogosphere. To … Read More ›

Posted on February 21, 2011August 6, 2011
award talk, essays

Who’s Better, Who’s Best (Yes – TOY STORY 3 Should Be Eligible)

I’ve been hearing a common thought here and there, and thought that I’d throw in my two cents. The common thought goes like this: “If … Read More ›

Posted on February 2, 2011August 7, 2011
trailers

Abracadabra (L’ILLUSIONISTE Trailer)

Chomet Tries His Hand at Tatis.

Posted on November 10, 2010August 10, 2011
festivals, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: CHICO AND RITA

As I Said Before, Long Live 2-D Animation!

Posted on September 17, 2010August 14, 2011
reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: THE ILLUSIONIST (L’ILLUSIONNISTE)

“They Should Have Titled it The Disillusionist ” – Kurt Halfyard

Posted on September 13, 2010August 14, 2011
matineecast, podcasts, TIFF, Toronto

Wicked Little Town: The Matineecast @ TIFF Part i

Bob & I Talk Animated Magic on Queen Street.

Posted on September 12, 2010August 14, 2011
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Chameleon (RANGO Trailer)

I’m drunk, I’m horse, and I have a case of the hiccups. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a dozen times…thank the stars … Read More ›

Posted on June 30, 2010
reviews

TOY STORY 3

Once more into the breach dear friends.

Posted on June 24, 2010June 14, 2012
reviews

SHREK FOREVER AFTER

Yet another franchise goes an instalment or two too far.

Posted on May 25, 2010June 16, 2012

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