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Tag: Animation

My Magical Introduction to the World of “Bronies”

Film
By Jayson Thiessen | November 17, 2017
By Jayson Thiessen | November 17, 2017

My Magical Introduction to the World of “Bronies”

The longtime director of the My Little Pony TV shows and movies writes of his first time at a fan convention celebrating the franchise.

Bill Plympton Talks with Lloyd Kaufman for The Talkhouse Film Podcast

Podcast
By Bill Plympton | July 28, 2016
By Bill Plympton | July 28, 2016

Bill Plympton Talks with Lloyd Kaufman for The Talkhouse Film Podcast

The two friends and founding fathers of the New York independent film scene sit down for a chat at Samsung 837 in New York City.

What Happened When Cat Agent Went to See Finding Dory (and Then Grabbed Some Calamari Afterward)

Film
By Cat Agent | June 27, 2016
By Cat Agent | June 27, 2016

What Happened When Cat Agent Went to See Finding Dory (and Then Grabbed Some Calamari Afterward)

The feline movie industry veteran checks out the latest heartwarming aquatic adventure from Pixar.

Andrew Bujalski (Results) Talks Pete Docter’s Inside Out

Film
By Andrew Bujalski | January 11, 2016
By Andrew Bujalski | January 11, 2016

Andrew Bujalski (Results) Talks Pete Docter’s Inside Out

The even-keeled (and unerringly polite) writer-director finally surrenders himself to Pixar and dives into a world of emotions.

Actor and Industry Professional Cat Agent (Uncle Kent 2) Talks Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda’s Minions

Film
By Cat Agent | December 29, 2015
By Cat Agent | December 29, 2015

Actor and Industry Professional Cat Agent (Uncle Kent 2) Talks Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda’s Minions

An animation franchise spawns an origin story about its cute yellow critters. But how will it go down with a feline film professional?

Eugene Kotlyarenko (A Wonderful Cloud) Talks Peter Sohn’s The Good Dinosaur

Film
By Eugene Kotlyarenko | November 30, 2015
By Eugene Kotlyarenko | November 30, 2015

Eugene Kotlyarenko (A Wonderful Cloud) Talks Peter Sohn’s The Good Dinosaur

When ISIS is all over the news and it's been a bad year for dinosaur movies and you need a sentimental reminder to call your mother...

Julia Pott (My First Crush) Talks Steve Martino’s The Peanuts Movie

Film
By Julia Pott | November 5, 2015
By Julia Pott | November 5, 2015

Julia Pott (My First Crush) Talks Steve Martino’s The Peanuts Movie

What will an animator who discovered her creative voice through Charles M. Schulz' cartoon strip think of its new big-screen incarnation?

Sophia Takal (Green) Talks Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s The Lego Movie

Film
By Sophia Takal | January 8, 2015
By Sophia Takal | January 8, 2015

Sophia Takal (Green) Talks Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s The Lego Movie

Sometimes you watch something amazing and inspiring and know exactly what kind of movie you want to make next.

Calvin Lee Reeder (The Rambler) Talks Ari Folman’s The Congress

Film
By Calvin Lee Reeder | September 2, 2014
By Calvin Lee Reeder | September 2, 2014

Calvin Lee Reeder (The Rambler) Talks Ari Folman’s The Congress

Robin Wright plays Robin Wright in a surreal, dystopian vision of Hollywood's future, a film that's more psychic fiction than science fiction.

Rodney Ascher (Room 237) Talks Roberts Gannaway’s Planes: Fire & Rescue

Film
By Rodney Ascher | July 21, 2014
By Rodney Ascher | July 21, 2014

Rodney Ascher (Room 237) Talks Roberts Gannaway’s Planes: Fire & Rescue

“Why do the planes not need people to fly them?” asked my four-year-old son as we watched Planes: Fire & Rescue...

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