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Against a navy and purple backgrounds reads the words "Inside Out 2 and Anxiety" with an image of the orange, frazzled character Anxiety in front of a red and shadowed background.

What the Introduction of ‘Inside Out’s Anxiety Could Mean

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

A Close Analysis Into the Teaser Trailer of Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2".…

December 9, 2023

The video game characters Mario, Princess Peach, and Toad sit on giant toadstools and look out over a picturesque landscape of a bright blue lake and mossy boulders.

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie:’ Hollywood’s New Superstar

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

Nintendo's film adaptation takes fans on an animated adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom.…

September 5, 2023

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?

Ava Coates, Emory University

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

An illustration of Maribel and Alma hugging from the Disney movie, "Encanto."

How Disney Tackles Generational Trauma in Their Latest Animated Films

Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College

‘Encanto’ and ‘Turning Red’ depict the realistic struggles many multi-generation families face. Both movies also show how family members can come to understand each other through loving acceptance.…

March 31, 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

Illustration of Barbie from three different movies in the Barbie Cinematic Universe.

The Legacy of the Barbie Cinematic Universe

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

Zillenials are looking back to the joys and hilarious mishaps of the animated movies that set the tone for the early 2000s.…

January 22, 2022

‘Encanto’ Is a Magical Film With an Important Message

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

Disney's newest animated movie is a heartwarming story and a breath of fresh air compared to some of their older works.…

January 17, 2022

Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie from "Toy Story" for an article featuring Lightyear

Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Trailer Is Here, so Let’s Look Back on Why ‘Toy Story’ Is so Amazing

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

News about an upcoming movie featuring everyone's favorite space cadet just came out, so let's remember why people loved the original film so much.…

November 11, 2021

LeBron James in Space Jam: A New Legacy. (Image via Google Images)

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Shoots and Misses

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The new film forgoes any charm its predecessor had in favor of excessive references to other WarnerMedia-owned properties.…

July 25, 2021

graphic of the year 2021 with a popcorn bucket replacing the O, in a story about family movies

The Top 10 Most Anticipated Family Movies of 2021

Julianna Steen, Auburn University

From live-action flicks to animated delights, these movies will thrill audiences of all ages.…

February 23, 2021

‘Rise of the Guardians’ Deserves a Second Chance

Laura Song, Biola University

The movie is deeper than you think. Does the 2012 Christmas film deserve a second shot at the nice list?…

December 11, 2020

Bee Movie. (Illustration by Marcus Escobar, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

How ‘Bee Movie’ Became an Iconic Part of Pop Culture

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

It's been over a decade since the film's initial release, but the movie is still an internet meme legend.…

October 30, 2020

‘Frozen 2’ Will Finally Teach Us the Origin of Elsa’s Powers

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The brand-new trailer takes us into an enchanted forest!…

October 5, 2019

What the Academy’s New Rules Mean for Independent Animated Features

Here’s to Hoping the Academy’s Rule Change on Animated Films Doesn’t Backfire

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

Now, instead of having only animators vote for the Best Animated Film, anyone can. If you can't tell, this is not a good thing.…

April 21, 2017

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