Villains are made, not born. The first three villains in the Kung-fu Panda series are all male. They have well-defined arcs that trace their troubled childhoods, abuse, or harm, which add to the story of how they become villains. Tai Lung was filled with pride and a sense of entitlement…
Reading between frames
Snow Bear: The warmth of love can be found in the roughest terrains
Imagine that you are the last human being on this planet. You see everything around you – trees, rivers, birds, but you never see another human being. You realize that you are truly alone. Disney veteran Aaron Blaise puts loneliness into a snow bear that walks the unforgiving, white, and…
Listicles
Animation films that depict the climate crisis
Animation films are serious works. It takes skilled individuals – a village to create a film, including short films. Over the years, the animation industry has created multiple films that center on the planet and explore themes related to the climate crisis. Only a Child A short film by Simone…
Opinion
Evolution of beauty standards in global animation and characters that don’t fit
From a very popular anime series, I remember an unpopular quote about beauty. “Maybe it has a different kind of value just because it’s pretty.” – Episode – Money Style Jutsu, Naruto. For whatever role physical beauty plays in attraction, sexuality, and society, it is interesting to note that such…
Reading between frames
Retirement Plan – a short film that makes you think about life
When I retire, I will… Have you ever caught yourself drifting into this rabbit hole? Maybe not if you are fresh out of college and excited to earn your own money, get your own place, and taste new freedom. But once the 30s set in and life gains a bit…