The phrase “Chuck Jones fired” is one of those that instantly changes how you see a film. What starts as a fun animation deep-cut can suddenly become a pivotal studio-era turning point. That’s exactly what happened for me while creating work for When Good Toons Go Bad: Villains of Animation at Van Eaton Galleries—a group […]
Daws Butler voice actor is a phrase that doesn’t always feel historic in the moment. Some moments don’t feel historic when they happen. They feel like gatherings. Conversations. Just another night spent around people who love the same craft. It’s only years later—sometimes decades later—that you realize what you were actually part of. Back in […]
For a long time, pilot season television defined how TV shows were developed, tested, and approved. The industry followed a predictable rhythm, with networks using pilots to balance creativity, business, and risk. At the center of that system was pilot season. Today, pilot season is often described as a relic from another era. But understanding […]
Rock & Rule is a cult animated film from 1983 that blended rock music, science fiction, and adult storytelling long before audiences were ready for it. In Los Angeles, film screenings are everywhere, but every so often, a truly special event comes along. Cinefamily’s “Animation Breakdown” series delivered exactly that by reuniting the creative minds […]
LAIKA’s handcrafted ghost story about a boy who talks to the dead pairs zombie gags with genuine heart, and its stop-motion artistry still stands apart.
La Luna Pixar stands as one of Pixar’s most quietly powerful animated shorts, proving that even a seven-minute story can deliver wonder, emotion, and meaning with remarkable clarity. Pixar has long shown that small stories often leave the strongest impressions. Because of this, longtime fans know that arriving early to the theater matters. In this […]
