Sicario (Film Review)

This film is like watching kittens drown for two hours straight.

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.

Lava (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): James Ford Murphy

Date Released: 2014

Theatrically Released Alongside: Inside Out in 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.

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

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.

Boundin' (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): Bud Luckey and Roger L. Gould

Date Released: 2003

Theatrically Released Alongside: The Incredibles in 2004

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.

Knick Knack (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): John Lasseter

Date Released: 1989

Theatrically Released Alongside: Finding Nemo* (re-issued in 2003)

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…

Red's Dream (A "Short" Review)

Director(s): John Lasseter

Date Released: 1987

Theatrically Released Alongside: Nothing

Well, that was sad.

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

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 9^th to the 24^th (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 André and Wally B.

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.