animated film

In an article about Pixar movies, the main character from the upcoming movie "Elio" glows as he floats through a sea of darkness.

‘Elemental’: Is Pixar’s Original Storytelling Slowly Killing Its Brand?

Pixar's latest film is a great example of how franchises are killing original movies in cinema. What can we do to fight back?…

August 30, 2023

In an article about the film score for "Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse," a man plays a guitar as Spider-man leaps across a colorful and cloudy atmosphere.

The Super Score of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

A killer soundtrack can be the difference between a good movie and a great one.…

July 21, 2023

An illustration of an animation award for the Oscars.

Is It Time for Animation To Have Its Own Awards Show?

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Animated movies and television shows are making a big scene in Hollywood, and here's why they deserve to have their own spotlight.…

April 16, 2022

illustration with a bunch of pixar movie characters, including "turning red"

Pixar Is Receiving Criticism for Its Animation, but Really, It’s Just as Good as Ever

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The trailer for its latest feature film, 'Turning Red,' invited some remarks about the studio's production quality, but such critiques are a little short-sighted.…

March 10, 2022