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Tag: animated

reviews

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

Or How an Inconsistent Animation Studio Out “Avatar’d” AVATAR.

Posted on April 11, 2010June 16, 2014
reviews

THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX

Wes still has daddy issues, but now they’re a bit more animated.

Posted on December 2, 2009January 23, 2012
reviews

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

God bless us, everyone.

Posted on November 18, 2009January 28, 2012
trailers

Toys In the Attic – TOY STORY 3 Trailer

What more can I say about this movie besides “I’m so there”?

Posted on October 13, 2009March 29, 2012
trailers

Creature – THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX Trailer

So, we have Tim Burton covering Lewis Carroll with ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Then there’s Spike Jonze putting a spin on Maurice Sendak’s WHERE THE WILD … Read More ›

Posted on August 6, 2009March 29, 2012
reviews

UP

To infinity and beyond!

Posted on June 3, 2009June 14, 2012
reviews

MONSTERS VS. ALIENS

Dreamworks gets cute and schlocky all at the same time, and as usual they spare no expense when it comes to casting voice talent.

Posted on April 5, 2009August 18, 2012
listy goodness

When You Wish Upon a Star

Believe it or not, today is Mickey Mouse’s eightieth birthday! On this day back in 1928, the leader of the gang that’s made for you … Read More ›

Posted on November 19, 2008August 23, 2012
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Blue Skies (UP Trailer)

While I don’t think there’s any way Pixar will be able to top WALL-E with their next effort, I’m quite content to see them give … Read More ›

Posted on November 14, 2008
reactions, TIFF

TIFF Reaction: $9.99

Beginning my 2008 TIFF screenings with $9.99 felt a little like going to a buffet dinner and heading straight for the dessert cart. Not that … Read More ›

Posted on September 5, 2008July 25, 2011
reviews

KUNG FU PANDA

For the moment, Dreamworks has remembered how to have fun with their animated offerings.

Posted on July 4, 2008September 1, 2012
reviews

WALL-E

The gang at Pixar give audiences one of their very best.

Posted on June 28, 2008June 14, 2012

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