Staying true to the minimal theme of the subject, let’s jump straight to the list: Paperman Paperman is a Disney short film that was released in 2012. The film is set in the 1950s-60s era and centers on two strangers who meet at a Manhattan train terminal for a short…
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Spirited Away Simplified in 15 Q&As
Spirited Away needs no introduction. Released in 2001, this film continues to be an absolute favorite amongst its fanbase. To date, the movie inspires and intrigues. In this article, I have collected some commonly asked questions about the movie, analyzed them, referenced from a few books, and answered them. There…
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The fatal lust in Love, Death, and Robots’ Jibaro
Love, Death, and Robots kicked off its third season with nine episodes, each with a different animation style, saving the best for the last. Just over 15 minutes long with no dialogues, Jibaro leaves the viewers to do the guesswork purely on its stunning visual. It is well understood that…
The Monkey King, Lin & Childhood Trauma
Compared to the vast choices of animation movies one gets to access from Japan, China remains an out-of-reach territory. Mulan was the only film with Chinese roots depicted in animation. So far, Over the Moon, Wish Dragon, Green Snake, Raya and the Last Dragon are a few famous names. The…
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Oni: Thunder God’s Tale Analysis
What’s your Kushi Power? A rather unconventional bit of stop-motion, Oni: Thunder God’s Tale is a limited series from Tonko House based in Berkley, California. Taking inspiration from the Shinto religion, nature spirits, and Japanese folklore, Oni integrates some complex subjects like parenting, being different, and the veil that separates…