Tag Archives: Animated film

The Big Ten, The Paragon of the Animated World Part 1: Mise en scène or creating balance and vision

This is the official launch point for a small series of essays I call The Big Ten. These are the ten animated films from each decade that delivered masterfully well in Mise en scène. They become films with vision, balance, and purpose. This post will specifically explain what Mise-en-scène is, its place in animation, and how transcendentContinue reading “The Big Ten, The Paragon of the Animated World Part 1: Mise en scène or creating balance and vision”

Fantasia (1940): My Film Experience 3.5/4

Rather than criticize things I watch and read, I want to reflect and write about my overall experiences with them using a system I’ve adopted over the years. The questions I usually ask myself are these: What did I learn? How did I feel? How did it enlighten my mind? If you are interested inContinue reading “Fantasia (1940): My Film Experience 3.5/4”

Watch “Glen Keane on Beauty and the Beast transformation sequence” on YouTube

Here is a small clip by the original head designer for Beauty and the Beast (1991) on Beast’s transformation into a man. I also includef a clip of the raw animatipn for this scene. Glen Keane primarily hand drew this scene and really put his heart and soul into it. Those who know me, alsoContinue reading “Watch “Glen Keane on Beauty and the Beast transformation sequence” on YouTube”

Hotel Transylvania (2012) Review 3.3/5

I know it is not Halloween time (Cough. . . I wish it was) but I was in the mood  for this film. Since the second movie is coming out near the end of September, I do not think it is much of a problem. This movie appeared 2013, released by Sony Pictures Animation and directed by GenndyContinue reading “Hotel Transylvania (2012) Review 3.3/5”