Since I watched Chicken Run as a child and, later, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget as an adult, Aardman Studios has impressed me with its sheer creativity and stop-motion brilliance. Wallace and Gromit’s latest adventure is yet another feather in the Aardman cap! Let’s explore! AD Ode to Innovative Minds The…
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Fatenah, breast cancer, and animating Gaza
‘My sister, our land has a throbbing heart, It doesn’t cease to beat, and it endures the unendurable. It keeps the secrets of hills and wombs. This land sprouting with spikes and palms is also the land that gives birth to a freedom fighter. This land, my sister, is a…
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TRIO Manga Volume 2: Action-Packed & Yet Spiritual
I cannot wait to watch the Trio Anime! TRIO Manga is revolutionizing the Indian anime scene, and its second volume is a unique and captivating reading experience. For a quick recap, the first volume introduces our heroines – Genia, Bonnie, and Sonnie– teenage girls from different ethnicities in India who…
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3 Reasons Why The Super Mario Bros Is A Disappointing Portrayal of Beloved Characters
When you see a beloved 8-bit game character come to life in 3D, it’s impossible not to get excited. My current location doesn’t allow me to watch these animation films in theatre releases, but I patiently wait for OTTs, and frankly, the theatre and home experience are nearly the same…
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Kung Fu Panda 4: Year of the Dragon Warrior?
Kung Fu Panda 4 is set to release on March 8, 2024, 8 years after the previous film. To recap, Kung Fu Panda 3 brings back an ancient spirit warrior – Kai, who was banished into the realm of the dead by Master Oogway. Kai’s coming becomes a reason for…