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Review: "Anomalisa"
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Review: "Anomalisa"

I just got to see Anomalisa. I phrase it that way because it does feel a little bit like I have been given some sort of exclusive golden ticket, and not just because the film has a limited theater run at the moment - it was special. Here's my review...

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Podcastimation: "What Was Wrong With MAN OF STEEL?"

Podcastimation: "What Was Wrong With MAN OF STEEL?"

Way back in episode 1 of "The Rubber Onion" animation podcast we had a conversation about the new (at the time) Superman film "Man of Steel." You should click that link up there to listen to the entire episode because we say a lot more about it but aside from the obvious problem we had with it (especially two New Yorkers watching it in a theater in the heart of Manhattan, there was one scene in particular that stood out as... not great), it seemed to reference a bunch of movies just in the first 5 minutes. I'll give the "300" reference a pass since "Man of Steel" was directed by Zak Snyder who also directed "300" but in any case... we'll probably still be in line for "Batman V Superman." Long live Batfleck!

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Podcastimation: "What I Hated Most about Michael Bay's TMNT 2014"

Podcastimation: "What I Hated Most about Michael Bay's TMNT 2014"

Back in episode 42 of "The Rubber Onion" animation podcast, Rob & I reviewed the new Bay-produced "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie. We did not like it. But one thing was the ultimate breaking point for me and this is the clip we decided to use for this next podcastimation. To listen to the entire (nsfw) episode of the podcast, just CLICK HERE.

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Review: "The LEGO Movie"
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Review: "The LEGO Movie"

For a movie that seems like it would be (and probably is) a very long commercial, it's amazing what the directing team of Lord & Miller were able to do. It's funny, yes. I don't remember the last time I laughed this hard in a movie. But if there's one thing I should say about this movie is that it's probably not what you think it's about based on the trailers. There is real heart here.

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Video Review: “Monsters University”

SUMMER IS HERE! We return to review our second Pixar movie, "Monsters University." What happens when you take a beloved movie, strip away the character development it achieved, completely change the main characters and throw them in situation that has been done to death? This. Watch us play beer pong and break it down for you.

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Video Review: “Rise of the Guardians”

With "Rise of the Guardians" coming out today and Thanksgiving only a day away, Rob & I bake a pie and talk about the new epic adventure movie from Dreamworks Animation! Is Santa as badass as he looks in the trailer? Is the Easter Bunny Australian? What's a pie? All these topics (and more!) are covered in our equally epic video review

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Video Review: "Brave"

Watch as fellow New York Animator, Rob Yulfo, and I dissect Pixar's newest outing "Brave" in the most haphazardly stream-of-consciousness way possible. Also... ANOTHER GIVEAWAY! Watch the video to find out the details...

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