Tag: Pixar

  • ‘Luca’ is No Classic, But a Worthy Celebration of Acceptance and Italy

    ‘Luca’ is No Classic, But a Worthy Celebration of Acceptance and Italy

    When you don’t factor in the plethora of inferior sequels that have been produced, Luca is one of Pixar’s simplest and most unassuming films in years — and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. The film thrives on being a visual feast with a warm message for all ages, so much so that its…

  • Dug is the Real Hero of Disney/Pixar’s “Up”

    Dug is the Real Hero of Disney/Pixar’s “Up”

    “Up” features one of Pixar’s few Asian-American heroes and explores the institutionalized hardships elderly people face. Also, Dug is a good boy.

  • Pixar’s Objectification Obsession in “Inner Workings” and Beyond

    Pixar’s Objectification Obsession in “Inner Workings” and Beyond

    Like all modern societal phenomenons, it started with a meme. This one highlighted that when there’s a mom in a Pixar film, she is almost without fail given striking curves that highlight the bottom half of her body following a minuscule waist. From Elastigirl to the skeletal Mama Imelda, the animation giant’s artists seem to…

  • On a Fun, but Bumpy, Road with Onward

    On a Fun, but Bumpy, Road with Onward

    While the film didn’t hit me as emotionally as I wanted it to, I still enjoyed it. I simply wish there was a little more, particularly with the world building.

  • “Onward” and Upwards!

    “Onward” and Upwards!

    A cute, yet nerdy, teenage Tom Holland with powers goes on an all mighty adventure, having to use the bravery he had within himself the entire time to save the day. Sounds familiar, right? Well this isn’t a review for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Homecoming, but instead, Disney Pixar’s Onward. I was able to finagle a ticket…

  • Disney’s Soul: An Exploration of Identity

    Disney’s Soul: An Exploration of Identity

    Disney Pixar strikes again with another tear-jerking, introspective, animation masterpiece. With similarities to the previous Pixar film Inside Out, Soul takes intangible concepts like self and personality and makes them completely palpable and simple to digest. When Joe Gardner, voiced by Jaime Foxx, dies feeling unfulfilled, he gets sent on a journey with a new soul who…