Tribeca 2023 Review: DEEP SEA (2023)

Reviewed by: Josh "The Merc" Raynor

Trailer Reaction: MARVEL'S WHAT IF?

Check out my latest trailer reaction for the upcoming Marvel Studios animated series, WHAT IF?

Trailer Reaction: DISNEY'S ENCANTO

 

 Check out my latest trailer reaction for the upcoming Disney animated film, ENCANTO.

Sundance 2021 Review: CRYPTOZOO (2021)

The world of animation is typically thought of as a medium for children, yet there are some fantastic adult-oriented films out there, such as Isle of Dogs, Anomalisa, and I Lost My Body. Cryptozoo is a weird, trippy film that truly highlights some of the biggest flaws of the human race, being our greed and fear of the unknown, while also showing that some are just searching for the truth.

Movie Review: THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2 (2019)

Animated movies are ones that, unless they’re from Disney, tend to get overlooked, even if they’re great (**cough** Kubo and the Two Strings **cough**). That seems to be the case here with The Angry Birds Movie 2, the follow-up to the 2016 film based on the popular app game. The first film tells the story of an outcast bird named Red who, with some help, saves Bird Island and all its inhabitants from the invading pigs who want to steal their eggs.  That movie was alright for what it was, not great, but not terrible either.  Kind of forgettable, to be honest. But not part 2... it’s quite the opposite.

Movie Review: BATMAN NINJA (2018)

DC’s animated film line is one that I almost always look forward to seeing what is released next.  They have been able to adapt some of my favorite storylines from the comics, bringing them to life in a way I never thought would happen.  So, when I heard that they were gearing up to release a new, original film inspired by the world of anime, I was definitely intrigued.  Now, what you need to realize is that I’m not a huge anime fan.  I’ve seen a few of the older anime films, like Akira, Project A-ko, Vampire Hunter D, etc., but never really got into it as a genre. However, once I saw the trailer for Batman Ninja, I was sold.  It looked amazing, from the intricate details to the fantastically unique character designs, and the story seemed interesting.  So, once I got my copy, I was ready to give this baby a whirl.

How To Train Your Dragon 3 Poster Officially Released

The first official poster for How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World has been released.

It shows Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Jay Baruchel) and his friend Toothless meeting an ethereal-looking female Night Fury. Based on the series of children's books by Cressida Cowell, the How to Train Your Dragon films have taken audiences' collective breath away with their gorgeous animation, broad horizons, and heartfelt stories of family and friendship.

What's on Netflix?: WORD PARTY

Welcome to another installment of WHAT'S ON NETFLIX?, where we pick out a film or series currently playing on Netflix and review it for the fans. This week's selection is a children's series called WORD PARTY. It was created by The Jim Henson Company to help toddlers learn social skills and expand their vocabulary.

What's On Netflix?: BIG MOUTH - Season 1

Welcome to another installment of WHAT'S ON NETFLIX?, where we pick out a series or film currently playing on Netflix and review it for the fans. This week's selection is the original animated series about the joys and pitfalls of puberty, BIG MOUTH, which premiered on September 29, 2017 on Netflix.

Family Movie Night: BARBIE: VIDEO GAME HERO

Welcome to another installment of FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, where we give our recommendation on a family-friendly movie to enjoy. This week's pick is the animated adventure BARBIE: VIDEO GAME HERO.

What's On Netflix?: CASTLEVANIA

Welcome to another installment of WHAT'S ON NETFLIX?, where we pick out a film or series currently playing on Netflix and review it for the fans. This week we review the Netflix original series CASTLEVANIA, based on the video game series from Konami.

Comedy Corner: SAUSAGE PARTY

Welcome to another installment of COMEDY CORNER, where we review the movies that make the world laugh, or those that just try to. This week's pick is the Seth Rogen R-rated animated comedy, SAUSAGE PARTY. 

Why Haven't I Seen That?: TOY STORY 3

Welcome to a new installment of WHY HAVEN'T I SEEN THAT?, where we talk about a must-see or iconic movie that we have never seen...until now. This week we take a look at one of the best animated films out there, the 2010 Pixar threequel...TOY STORY 3.  Enjoy.

Side By Side: FINAL FANTASY VII: ADVENT CHILDREN (2005) vs.KINGSGLAIVE: FINAL FANTASY XV (2016)

Welcome to another installment of SIDE BY SIDE, where we dissect the differences and similarities between two films, be it a remake/reboot with its original, a sequel with its original, or two similar movies. This week, Robert compares two of the movies inspired by the beloved video game series Final Fantasy: FINAL FANTASY VII: ADVENT CHILDREN
and KINGSGLAIVE: FINAL FANTASY XV.

Why Haven't I Seen That?: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1996)

Welcome to a new installment of WHY HAVEN'T I SEEN THAT?, where we talk about a must-see or iconic movie that we have never seen...until now. This week we take a look at the 1996 animated Disney classic...THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.  Enjoy.

Comedy Corner: QUEER DUCK: THE MOVIE

Welcome to another installment of COMEDY CORNER, where we review the movies that make the world laugh, or those that just try to. This week's pick is an animated musical based on an Internet cartoon, QUEER DUCK: THE MOVIE.

Howdy fellow film freaks, Robert here. Did you ever play that game where you try to imagine if one of your favorite old movies would be made today, and if it was, what it would look like? It's not as much fun these days, I know, what with remakes being such a big part of the business right now, but there are still a few movies worthy of discussion. The Mel Brooks classic Blazing Saddles comes to mind.

Movie Review: GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995)

Ghost in the Shell (1995) is an anime classic directed Mamoru Oshii that is an adaptation of a manga of the same name by Masamune Shirow. The film follows Motoko Kusanagi (aka The Major) and her team as part of a security agency known as Section 9 as they track a mysterious hacker known as the Puppet Master. The Japanese language version stars the vocal talents of Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka, Iemasa Kayumi, Koichi Yamadera, and Tamio Oki. The English dubbed version stars Mimi Woods, Richard Epcar, Tom Wyner, Christopher Joyce, and William Frederick Knight.

Family Movie Night: TROLLS

Welcome to a new installment of FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, where we give our recommendation on a family-friendly movie to enjoy.  This week we review the 2016 toy-based animated film...TROLLS.

What's On Netflix?: WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?

Welcome to another installment of WHAT'S ON NETFLIX?, where we pick out a film or series currently playing on Netflix and review it for the fans.  This week's selection is the 1988 Robert Zemeckis classic...WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? Enjoy!

Movie Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1991)

Beauty and the Beast (1991) is a classic Disney animated feature that tells the story of a beautiful girl in a small town in France who gets entangled with a prince and his servants who had been previously transformed into a ferocious beast and a variety of household objects. The film is distinguished for being the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards and remains a staple of the Disney princess cannon. The film is directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise and stars Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers, and Angela Lansbury.