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Animation Scoop: ‘The Imaginary’ Q&A

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Two-time Oscar nominee Yoshiaki Nishimura (“The Tale of Princess Kaguya” and “When Marnie Was There”) is the writer and producer of “The Imaginary”, on Netflix July 5th. Here’s our new 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. […]
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‘Suzume’ Movie Review

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The breathtaking, epic love story, “Weathering with You” was my favorite animated movie of 2019. Makoto Shinkai, the writer/director of that Annie nominee, as well as 2016’s acclaimed “Your Name”, returns with another triumph. “Suzume” is a spectacular anime adventure that makes you believe in the unbelievable. Bicycling to school one morning, the teen girl […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Goodbye, Don Glees!’ Q&A

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GKIDS’ “Goodbye, Don Glees!” is available on DVD & Blu-Ray and is one of the 27 qualified films for the 2023 Best Animated Feature Oscar. Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with ‘Don Glees’ director Atsuko Ishizuka. ———————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Drifting Home’ Q&A

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This Friday September 16th, Netflix debuts the new anime feature “Drifting Home”. It’s a remarkable, powerful new film from director Hiroyasu Ishida and producer Hibiki Saito. They join me for this “Drifting Home” 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 […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Pompo the Cinephile’ Q&A

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I interview Takayuki Hirao about his amazing new animated movie “Pompo the Cinephile” (now playing in select theaters). Here’s the “Pompo” 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. […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Children of the Sea’ Q&A

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Director Ayumu Watanabe shares his thoughts on new anime film ‘Children of the Sea’, available now on DVD and Netflix, 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 […]
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‘Mary and The Witch’s Flower’ Review

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“Mary and The Witch’s Flower” is the latest anime feature from director Hiromasa Yonebayashi (“The Secret World of Arrietty”, “When Marnie Was There”). It’s based on the 1971 Children’s novel The Little Broomstick, by late author Mary Stewart. This film adaptation is a fantastical adventure filled with spirit. Young Mary moves into the English countryside […]
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Studio Ghibli Fest Preview

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Studio Ghibli is one of the most innovative and profound animation studios in the world. Fans of their anime films can experience six of them on the big screen throughout the rest of 2017 as part of Fathom Events’ “Studio Ghibli Fest 2017”, in partnership with GKids. Theaters near you will be screening one of their classics […]
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‘Ghost in the Shell’ Movie Review

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In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: A human saved from a terrible crash, who is cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world’s most dangerous criminals. (PARAMOUNT) Scarlett Johansson has received four career Golden Globe Award nominations: “Lost in Translation” (2003), “Girl with a Pearl Earring” (2003), […]
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