When 15-year-old Princess Ellian says her parents are monsters, a child might imagine fantastical ones, while an adult might think differently. A feature-length musical fantasy by Skydance Animation, Spellbound tells a princess story with a twist. It’s been a while since animation studios abandoned the search for an appropriate prince…
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Opinion
We Need More Female Villains, Context: Kung Fu Panda
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
The full spectrum of being a dad in animation films
Fathers hold an essential position in the family hierarchy and are seated at the top in a patriarchal setting. Animation movies often reflect this setup, even in anthropomorphized stories, making father figures unquestionable. Animated dads are often depicted as decision-makers not just for their own lives but also for the…