Did you ever dream to be part of something bigger? I am joined on @schooledbycinema.bsky.social by Becky Ellis to discuss Musker/ Clements’ “The Little Mermaid”. We chat about the power of teenage emotion, rotoscoping evolution and why we should all push our cinematic palette.
This week on @schooledbycinema.bsky.social we delve into Henry Selick's "Coraline" and Chris Butler & Sam Fell's "Paranorman". I am so delighted to be joined by Alexandria Daniels to discuss Laika & their impact on representing the outsider perspective in terms of storytelling and detailed design
On @schooledbycinema.bsky.social@darnthatdave.bsky.social we contemplate the loneliness emitted through voice acting, facing fear at a young age and how maybe Paddington 2 isn't all that bad
on @schooledbycinema.bsky.social@prestonmitchell.bsky.social to discuss Don Bluth's "The Secret of NIMH". We discuss his techniques, his love/hate relationship with Disney and his ability to create darkly appetizing films.
On this week’s episode of @schooledbycinema.bsky.social@moviekessler.bsky.social We discuss his innovative exploration of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Nights Dream". Martin & I chat about the evolution of stop-motion and Trnka's legacy.
For @schooledbycinema.bsky.social joined this week by DeVaughn Taylor to discuss two films by animation giants. We chat about Satoshi Kon's "Paprika" and Hayao Miyazaki's " Howl's Moving castle. We discuss the rise of animation in the US and how the medium lends itself so well to dream scenarios.
We are kicking off a new mini-series on animation at @schooledbycinema.bsky.social@filmfan1971.bsky.social to discuss Sylvain Chomet's "The Illusionist" & "The Triplets of Belleville". We discuss his approach, use of music and the international appeal of the genre
