‘Aurora’s Sunrise’ review: A survivor’s story, via animation

[ad_1] Too often, documentary filmmakers fall back on using animation in a rudimentary way, just to keep the audience from zoning out during some long anecdote or info dump. But in director Inna Sahakyan’s medium-bending “Aurora’s Sunrise,” the animation is essential, not just to understanding the story but to grasping its purpose. Nearly three quarters… Continue reading ‘Aurora’s Sunrise’ review: A survivor’s story, via animation

‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’ Review: A Marvel of Animation

[ad_1] Photo: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures./B)2023 Paramount Pictures.TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES is a trademark of Viacom International Inc. Leonardo (the leader), Donatello (the tech wiz), Raphael (the brawn), and Michelangelo (party dude) have been played by guys in foam latex costumes designed by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. They’re been CGI creations with the smooth, plastic… Continue reading ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’ Review: A Marvel of Animation