#Fans of ‘Finding Nemo’ are going crazy over dark theory

#Fans of ‘Finding Nemo’ are going crazy over dark theory

“#Fans of ‘Finding Nemo’ are going crazy over dark theory” A new fan theory about the animated childhood classic “Finding Nemo” smells a little fishy. Fans young and old will remember the heartbreaking scene in which clownfish Nemo is separated from his father. However, on the “Just the Nobodys” podcast, the hosts conjectured that the…

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#Which nominees will win this year?

#Which nominees will win this year?

“#Which nominees will win this year?” The 2021 Oscars air Sunday, April 25, at 8 p.m. on ABC. After a weird year of strong movies that barely played in theaters, here’s who will — and who should — bring home the trophies at the 93rd Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Best…

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#The Real Fake Lighting of Pixar’s ‘Soul’

#The Real Fake Lighting of Pixar’s ‘Soul’

“#The Real Fake Lighting of Pixar’s ‘Soul’” Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Today, we’re watching a video essay about how Pixar animated real-looking lighting in their latest film, Soul. Automation has become a much larger aspect of animation over the last ten years….

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#Pixar’s Secrets for Finding Inspiration

#Pixar’s Secrets for Finding Inspiration

“#Pixar’s Secrets for Finding Inspiration” Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Today, we’re watching a video essay about Pixar filmmaker and CCO Pete Docter and his thoughts on inspiration. There’s no fast track to inspiration. Anyone who dabbles in a creative discipline will tell…

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#Pixar’s ‘Soul’ blasted by viewers over Tina Fey’s character

#Pixar’s ‘Soul’ blasted by viewers over Tina Fey’s character

“#Pixar’s ‘Soul’ blasted by viewers over Tina Fey’s character” They found the choice a bit soul-less. Disney Pixar’s latest film, “Soul,” has received a fierce backlash online, with viewers deeming Tina Fey’s role in the flick “racially insensitive.” The criticism comes amid a flurry of glowing reviews lauding the Disney+ release’s music, animation and depiction…

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#9 Movies to Watch if You Like Pixar’s ‘Soul’

#9 Movies to Watch if You Like Pixar’s ‘Soul’

“#9 Movies to Watch if You Like Pixar’s ‘Soul’” Welcome to Movie DNA, a column that recognizes the direct and indirect cinematic roots of both new and classic movies. Learn some film history, become a more well-rounded viewer, and enjoy like-minded works of the past. This entry recommends movies to watch after you see the Pixar…

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#The Middle-Aged Protagonist of ‘Soul’ is the Hero My Child-Self Needed

#The Middle-Aged Protagonist of ‘Soul’ is the Hero My Child-Self Needed

“#The Middle-Aged Protagonist of ‘Soul’ is the Hero My Child-Self Needed” Another existential crisis rests at the center of Pixar‘s new film, Soul. The animation studio is clearly populated by anxiety-riddled creators, sharpening their worries into cathartic daggers designed to surgically alleviate their similarly afflicted audience. They don’t need Nick Fury; wisdom is their stinger….

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#Pixar’s jazz movie goes deeper than ever

#Pixar’s jazz movie goes deeper than ever

“#Pixar’s jazz movie goes deeper than ever” Did Pixar go on a psychedelic retreat? Running time: 100 minutes. Rated PG (thematic elements and some language.) On Disney+ Dec. 25. The studio’s early features were silly movies about plastic cowboys (“Toy Story”) and insects (“A Bug’s Life”), and now, like a grad student with a bong,…

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