Category: Animated
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Rihanna better have Paramount’s money after SMURFS
SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYEvery Smurf is named after whatever they’re known for. No Name Smurf (voiced by James Corden) is tired of not having found “his thing” yet and approaches Papa Smurf (John Goodman) on what he needs to do in order to earn a name. Encouraged by Smurfette (Rihanna), No Name heads into the forest…
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Disney and Pixar give us something original with ELIO
If you’re like us, tired of the endless barrage of unoriginal sequels and spinoffs, Disney and Pixar give us something new with ELIO.
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Is FLOW better than THE WILD ROBOT?
We all sat here, on this very podcast, and said THE WILD ROBOT would be on our Music City Film Critics Association ballot for Best Picture…. and then FLOW came along.
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Disney should’ve left MOANA 2 as a TV show
When Disney announced they were making a MOANA show for streaming, it was an interesting premise. But when they then announced they were making the show into a movie, it was even more interesting. How far along in the process were they before the pivot? Would it work? Was it worth it? So, let’s talk…
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PIECE BY PIECE is an inspirational, fun, creative force that deserves to be seen
PIECE BY PIECE is a documentary film animated as Lego. It’s a brilliant illustration of Pharrell Williams’s brilliant mind. A must-see for any “outcast” kid, PIECE BY PIECE deserves your time and attention. Click here to enter the LEGO giveaway: https://bit.ly/3Y8mu4W
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THE WILD ROBOT “is better than the book”
DreamWorks knocked it out of the park with THE WILD ROBOT. It’s one of the best films of the year and here’s why…
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THE WILD ROBOT among the best of 2024
A Universal Dynamics shipment goes awry, sending several robots crashing to Earth on an uninhabited island. Only one of the robots remains in functioning order and, when a curious sea otter accidentally powers it on, ROZZUM Unit 7134 (voiced by Lupita Nyong’o) comes to life and tries to acquire a task, per her programming. After…
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TRANSFORMERS ONE is the spark the franchise needed
TRANSFORMERS ONE might be the best movie of the entire franchise, one that gives future films promise and hope and, quite frankly, that’s a huge improvement.
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Welcome back, Pixar! INSIDE OUT 2 handles puberty perfectly!
Deep emotional stories, incredible character development and constant smiles are Pixar’s hallmarks. But, after LIGHTYEAR (2022) and ELEMENTAL (2023), people were starting to wonder if Pixar still had those hallmarks in them. Thanks to INSIDE OUT 2, we know they do! Welcome back, Pixar!
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INSIDE OUT 2 captures puberty perfectly
INSIDE OUT 2 is an admirable follow up, perfectly capturing the essence, rollercoaster and unpredictability of puberty.
