Periods are a biological function necessary to carry life forward, yet they remain taboo. In many Indian cultures, a woman is “untouchable” if she’s on her period. She’s deemed dirty and banned from the kitchen as long as she bleeds. Male members, who are often clueless about periods till they…
Category: Reading between frames
Listicles
The not-so-popular political and historical animation films, Part 3
You can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here. In this section, I write about a Japanese film that tells the story of a little girl from Amsterdam who changed the world, as well as beloved French comics adapted into films that challenge capitalism, discuss labor rights, and feature…
Listicles
Unwrapping Animated Desires by Mubi
Mubi.com has listed short films titled “Animated Desires” that explore the range of human sexuality and its expression. A befitting list to explore on every Pride Month, I wanted to approach the films as an asexual and discover what sexuality looks like on the spectrum. AD Nun or Never What…
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The not-so-popular historical and political animation films – Part 2
Second in the series, this is an attempt to bring forth the serious side of animation by listing important films. For part 1, follow this link. AD Kayoko’s Diary a.k.a Who’s Left Behind Studio Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies is one of the saddest films in animation history. It illustrates…
Listicles
The not-so-popular historical and political animation films – Part 1
J.R.R. Tolkien, a celebrated and loved fantasy writer, has asserted that there is no such thing as writing for children. Animated content of any length and volume is often perceived as “for children” material, depriving many adults of its richness and depth. While themes of anthropomorphism, fantasy, and romance often…