“Toy Story” and the Oscars
We’re seven months away from finding out if “Toy Story 5” will be a Best Animated Feature Oscar nominee. There are plenty of other animated movies on the way, but I’d say its chances of being one of the final five are pretty good. Pixar’s iconic animated franchise kicked-off in 1995. “Toy Story” was the […]
Reelworld: “Toy Story” Franchise
I join NYC WBAI-FM radio host Mike Sargent on his show “Reelworld” to review “Toy Story 5” and discuss the other four films in the franchise. 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 […]
‘Toy Story 5’ Movie Review
“Toy Story 3” (2010) and “Toy Story 4” (2019) both felt like franchise conclusions. As it turned out, neither ended Pixar’s beloved saga, because “Toy Story 5” has arrived. It’s the most serious installment yet in the three-decade franchise (which, besides the five features, includes two well-received holiday specials and several fun shorts). This is […]
Animation Scoop: 40 Years of Pixar
These are highlights of 40 Years of Pixar, for Animation Scoop. The iconic animation studio is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with the releases of “Hoppers” and “Toy Story 5”. 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 […]
WAMC: “Toy Story” Franchise Commentary
“Toy Story 5” opens June 19th. I share memories of seeing the first four “Toy Story” movies, and why the fifth film feels necessary, in my new commentary on 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 […]
