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From Far Away (彼方から, Kanata Kara) 1993-2003

This manga, written by Kyoko Hikawa, is one of those few diamonds lost in the shuffle. What makes this story different then others? It is simple; its execution and profundity. This series is only fourteen volumes long, and uses a classic fantasy plot model. It begins with our heroine Noriko, an ordinary school girl whoContinue reading “From Far Away (彼方から, Kanata Kara) 1993-2003”

Memorable Moments in Animation: Shorts, 10’s, 20’s and 30’s

This blog post will cover many of the shorts and cartoons that I remember and recognize for their influence from the 10’s, 20’s and 30’s. This includes shorts from Silly Symphonies (1929-1939) and Merrie Melodies (1931-1969), the two most influential cartoon series of that time. Again, if there are any that you think should be listed here, tell meContinue reading “Memorable Moments in Animation: Shorts, 10’s, 20’s and 30’s”

The Art of Animation

I can’t think of anyone that watches, analyzes and loves as many types of movies as I do, or more specifically animated films and shorts. I often rant to my family members about the beauty of animation and how dissatisfied I am with people’s lackluster opinions of it. It is part of my search for truthContinue reading “The Art of Animation”

Avalon High (2005)

This book is one of my “fair weather” friends that I am only in the mood for when I want a quick read that doesn’t require a lot of thinking. For that to happen (without me getting annoyed or developing a twitch) I need to be bored out of my mind, with the sun and moon aligned in justContinue reading “Avalon High (2005)”

The Little Mermaid (1989)

Disney released this film into theaters 1989 after a long period of critical, commercial failures . It marked the beginning of the Disney Renaissance where beloved films such as The Lion King (1994), Beauty and the Beast (1991), and Tarzan (1999) have received critical acclaim. I have often asked myself “Why was this film so ground breaking?” When I watched itContinue reading “The Little Mermaid (1989)”