Monday, November 30, 2015

Sunday, November 29, 2015

The Peanuts Movie (Film Review)

Despite being sweet and occasionally funny, The Peanuts Movie relies too heavily on unnecessary nostalgia and slapstick to support its affectionately straightforward plot.  The film can be summarized as 30 minutes of main plot (enough for a TV special) and 60 minutes of filler (enough to qualify for the usual theatrical release).  The film’s plot is deceptively simplistic: Charlie Brown wishes to appear exceptional to the little redhead girl, yet continuously “screws up” every goal set.  Meanwhile, Snoopy gets into various antics (mostly involving the Red Baron) while the other Peanuts get their share of appearances, gags and slapstick.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Lava (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): James Ford Murphy
Date Released: 2014
Theatrically Released Alongside: Inside Out in 2015

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

The Blue Umbrella (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): Saschka Unseld
Date Released: 2013
Theatrically Released Alongside: Monster’s University

La Luna (A "Short" Review)








Director(s): Enrico Casarosa
Date Released: 2011
Theatrically Released Alongside: Brave in 2012

La Luna is a truly beautiful short.

Monday, November 23, 2015

Day and Night (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): Teddy Newton
Date Released: 2010
Theatrically Released Alongside: Toy Story 3

Partly Cloudy (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): Peter Sohn
Date Released: 2009
Theatrically Released Alongside: Up

“Sweet” is the one-word descriptor I’d use to describe this short.

Presto (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): Doug Sweetland
Date Released: 2008
Theatrically Released Alongside: WALL-E

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Lifted (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): Gary Rydstrom
Date Released: 2006
Theatrically Released Alongside: Ratatouille in 2007

One Man Band (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): Andrew Jimenez and Mark Andrews
Date Released: 2005
Theatrically Released Alongside: Cars in 2006

That girl is diabolical.

Monday, November 16, 2015

Boundin' (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): Bud Luckey and Roger L. Gould
Date Released: 2003
Theatrically Released Alongside: The Incredibles in 2004

Sunday, November 15, 2015

For the Birds (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): Ralph Eggleston
Date Released: 2000
Theatrically Released Alongside: Monsters, Inc. in 2001

Geri's Game (A "̶S̶h̶o̶r̶t̶"̶ Review/Film Analysis)

Director(s): Jan Pinkava
Date Released: 1997
Theatrically Released Alongside: A Bug’s Life

A miniature masterpiece.

Friday, November 13, 2015

Knick Knack (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): John Lasseter
Date Released: 1989
Theatrically Released Alongside: Finding Nemo* (re-issued in 2003)

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Tin Toy (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): John Lasseter
Date Released: 1988
Released Alongside: Toy Story* (re-issued with its VHS release in 2000)

Just when I thought the creepy looking clown from Red’s Dream couldn’t be topped…

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Red's Dream (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): John Lasseter
Date Released: 1987
Theatrically Released Alongside: Nothing

Well, that was sad.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Luxo Jr. (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): John Lasseter
Date Released: 1986
Theatrically Released Alongside: Toy Story 2* (re-issued in 1999)

“In 1986 Pixar Animation Studios produced its first film.  This is why we have a hopping lamp in our logo.”
-Pixar

Monday, November 9, 2015

The Adventures of André and Wally B. (A "Short" Review)

Welcome to A Short Review!  A new series where I review short films in under 300 words (or more if I feel like it :p).  I figured with Pixar releasing two films this year, now would be the perfect time to begin such series with the Pixar shorts—one each day from November 9th to the 24th (counting down the days until The Good Dinosaur is released).  I’ll begin with Pixar’s (then called The Graphics Group) first film ever made—The Adventures of AndrĂ© and Wally B.

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Crimson Peak (Quick Review)

Where Guillermo del Toro’s Crimson Peak lacks in originality, it makes up for with entertaining characters, solid performances, and an exquisite set piece.

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