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Animation Scoop: ‘ParaNorman: The Thrifting’ Q&A

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This Animation Scoop Q&A is with Thibault Leclercq, director of Annie Awards nominated LAIKA short “ParaNorman: The Thrifting”. ——————————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has seen more […]
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WAMC: Ranking the 10 Best Picture Oscars Nominees

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I rank and review this year’s 10 Best Picture Oscars nominees in this commentary for WAMC Radio. ———————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has seen more than […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘The Three Sisters’ Q&A

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Director Konstantin Bronzit details the making of his Oscar nominated animated short “The Three Sisters” in this Animation Scoop Q&A. ——————————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Buffalo Kids’ Interview

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This Animation Scoop Q&A is with Juan Jesus Garcia and Pedro Solis, the directors of heartfelt new animated feature “Buffalo Kids”, in theaters nationwide on Feb. 6, from Viva Kids. ———————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written […]
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Animation Scoop: 20 Years of Best Animated Film BAFTA

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This Animation Scoop piece showcases the highlights of the 20-year history of the Best Animated Film BAFTA category. ——————————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has seen more […]
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Animation Scoop: 25 Years of Best Animated Feature Oscar

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This Animation Scoop piece summarizes 25 Years of Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. ——————————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has seen more than 1,500 films. In […]
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WAMC: Most Anticipated Movies of 2026

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What are the Most Anticipated Movies of 2026? Find out in my latest WAMC commentary. ———————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has seen more than 1,500 films. […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘The Shyness of Trees’ Q&A

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“The Shyness of Trees” is on the Oscars Best Animated Short Film shortlist. Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with the seven-person directing team. ————————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘All You Need Is Kill’ Q&A

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Director Kenichiro Akimoto shares how he made the sci-fi action animated feature “All You Need Is Kill” (now playing in theaters nationwide) in this Animation Scoop Q&A. ———————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘I Died in Irpin’ Q&A

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This Animation Scoop Q&A is with Anastasiia Falileieva, director of Oscars shortlisted animated short film “I Died in Irpin”. ————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has seen […]
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