Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you: But when the leaves hang trembling, the wind is passing through.- Christina Rossetti, 1830 – 1894 Yesterday, my friend Erica and I watched Hayao Miyazaki’s The Wind Rises (2013). For the last five years, it has remained one of my favorites and each time I seeContinue reading “Thoughts on Human Experience: Revisiting Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Wind Rises””
Tag Archives: Animation
The Breadwinner (2017), Gratitude For Where I Live
Unlike other reviews on this list, I won’t be scoring anything from this film. It doesn’t feel right to judge its content. Critiquing this film would undermine the intended message and purpose of this phenomenal story. Based on the acclaimed novel otherwise known as Parvana written by Deborah Ellis, The Breadwinner (2017) is the third animated film created by Cartoon Saloon.Continue reading “The Breadwinner (2017), Gratitude For Where I Live”
The Little Prince (2015), Applying Beautiful Stories to Our Lives
Based on the French children’s book Le Petit Prince (1943), Paramount Pictures officially released this animated film 2015 under Mark Osborne‘s direction. A Mixture of stop motion and 3D computer animation, The Little Prince became a somewhat critical success worldwide as the first full-length animated adaptation of Antoine de Saint Exupery‘s beloved story. In time I probably will study the film’sContinue reading “The Little Prince (2015), Applying Beautiful Stories to Our Lives”
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”
Moana Film Review (2016) 4.4/5
Here we are again! Moana (2016) was released last summer as Disney’s 56th animated feature film. Based on stories from Polynesian mythology, including those about the demigod Maui, this is Disney’s first princess film with no romance! The traditional history behind this film is fascinating. For example, depending on the island, Maui is a culture hero, who is a central figureContinue reading “Moana Film Review (2016) 4.4/5”
From the Perspective of an Old Soul 