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…
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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…
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…
The Third Man Factor In Disney’s TaleSpin
Out of the many wonders of the human mind, the Third Man Syndrome, also known as the Third Man Factor, is reserved for the brave and the distressed. In life-threatening situations, adventurists often report sensing the presence of a person who motivates and guides them in navigating the circumstances. This…
Reading between lines
Trio Volume 4 is pretty iconic, to be honest!
The Indian manga series Trio, which centers on three orphan girls of different ethnicities, has four published volumes. Apart from offering Indian representation in the Manga and Anime world, it also offers the fan club at home an opportunity to build its collection. Sci-fi-themed, Trio seamlessly fuses Indian elements into…