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by | April 23, 2012

Short Animation Blogathon: Day 1

The Short Animation Blogathon is here! Two weeks ago, we announced it; now it’s time to follow through. All this week, we’ll be accepting submissions at p.g.grrr@gmail.com and posting links to your lists of favorite animated shorts. And what better … Continue reading →

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by | April 11, 2012

That Old Black Magic

When I wrote about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) last September, I described its lush landscapes as “iconography right out of a stained glass window.” This is one hell of a beautiful movie. Its images have a mythic … Continue reading →

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by | April 6, 2012

Announcing: The Short Animation Blogathon

Since last September’s Juxtaposition Blogathon was such a smashing success, we’ve decided to give it another go. This time, it’s the Short Animation Blogathon, taking place from April 23-27, 2012, and you’re invited! To participate, select up to an hour of … Continue reading →

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by | March 25, 2012

Disney Revisited: Bambi

Some thoughts after rewatching Bambi…  It opens with a nativity scene. Like Pinocchio and Dumbo, Bambi begins with its title character’s birth and introduction to the world. Here, however, it’s an epoch-defining event, signified by much fanfare and an elaborate … Continue reading →

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by | February 16, 2012

Gotta Rate ‘Em All: Part 7

[Author's note: This is the conclusion of my series in which I carefully research and review the themes of every Pokémon season, in chronological order.] Season 13:  Pokémon DP: Sinnoh League Victors (We Will Carry On!) Lyrics: For FUCK’S SAKE, Loeffler and Wolfert! This … Continue reading →

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