Tag Archives: Animation

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”

Watch “Duet – Glen Keane” on YouTube

https://youtu.be/O9CG_PoEWCg I felt I should share this video again. Whenever I see it, I feel such a sense of wonder and peace. True love is the most beautiful thing in the world and we all long for it. And I know we recognize it when we see it.  I really like this quite from LeoContinue reading “Watch “Duet – Glen Keane” on YouTube”

Finding Dory (2016)

Here is my first film review since being home. I will keep this short. Unfortunately, I did not like this movie as much as I thought I would. But, there were many good things I liked about it! I have a new rule when critiquing films: I want to keep my reviews as positive asContinue reading “Finding Dory (2016)”