[REVIEW – With Spoilers] ‘Frozen’: It’s So Cool!

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This review does include spoilers, so if you haven’t seen the film—go see it!

The anticipation for Disney’s 53rd feature-length Animated film has been over-the-top in some realms and under whelming in others. I told all my friends and family over the last few days that I was going to see Frozen (yay!) and only a small percentage knew what the heck I was yapping about. So, forbid me to question the geniuses at Disney marketing, but for whatever reason, I’m not 100% sure how many people will turn out this opening weekend. In my theater at the “midnight” (9pm) showing, there were 7 of us.  I’m sure it will succeed, though—or at least I hope it will because this was definitely a film worth going to see.

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‘Monsters University’ Review [Spoiler Free]

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Yesterday I was lucky enough to get tickets to an early screening of Pixar’s latest feature, Monsters University, the prequel to their 2001 blockbuster Monsters, Inc. As I made my way along London’s Southbank towards the British Film Institute, my excitement grew as this wasn’t just a screening of the film but also a Q&A session with the film’s producer Kori Rae and its director Dan Scanlon.

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[REVIEW] ParaNorman – The Story of How Weird Will Always Win

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The new zombie comedy film from LAIKA House Animation (the makers of Coraline) hits theaters this weekend and there are many reasons you should go and see it. At first glance from the trailers and promotional material for it you may just think it’s a typical zombie film (albeit animated) cashing in on the current trend, but you’re dead wrong.

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Animation Fascination Episode 12: The History Of Animation with Austin Madison and Chris Chua

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Welcome back to the Animation Fascination podcast. Each episode will feature an animated series or film from the past or present. Traditionally hand drawn, computer generated, or stop motion/claymation, if it’s animated, its up for discussion!

On this episode, Marc and Justin discuss the history of animation with Pixar animators Austin Madison and Chris Chua!

  • New Releases (Reviews)
  • Jem & the Holograms: Season 1 DVD
  • The Lion King 3D Blu-ray
  • African Cats Blu-ray
  • Beauty and the Beast 3D Blu-ray
  • Dumbo: 70th Anniversary Blu-ray
  • Jake and the Neverland Pirates DVD
  • Topic Discussion
  • The History of Animation