Animation Announcement/What's Next?

 ANNOUNCEMENT 💥

I've always been surrounded by creativity and artistic experience, and after watching some of the most iconic and important animated films and short films, I feel kinda proud that I had a pleasent experience watching them, because in my honest opinion, they have had a tint of influence on me.

While I loved alot of the characters, the animation, and the energy the Disney movies obtained, what secretly captured me the most about them was the storyline, these movies mastered that accomplishment until probably about the end of the Renaissance era. As far as other animation studios go, there's not a whole lot to talk about. I just missed when films in general weren't afraid to show darker more subtle themes and the scenes were less crowded and complex.

My first Disney movie I ever watched was Zootopia (2016), it was one of the first films I ever saw in the movie theater, it was different compared to other Disney movies, but I loved the concept, and the characters were all memorable and lively. I especially loved it when I first saw it when I was 8, and I didn't want it to end, until now we get the sequel. Hopefully it's going to be decent as I did enjoy the sequels to Frozen, Moana and Wreck It Ralph. 

Reasons as to why I wasn't fully aware of the other Disney movies was that they either didn't air too much on TV, I wasn't prone to the older films or I was just fully invested in other cartoons.

Then, I watched Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs (1937). I noticed how calmer and mellow it was. I was starting to become a fan of old theatrical animation and discovered other cartoons whether I'd like 'em or dislike 'em, but with Disney I felt like I had to keep going and know more about the other animated films. From there I watched Aladdin, and The Lion King. I loved both of them. I understood the appeal these movies had. 

I also liked the different messages, and quotes. I return to many of these movies not just because their fun and the animation is great, it's because of the motivation. I definitely think that is why these movies were so impactful. Sometimes I might forget and not focus too much on the movie until a second re-watch or experiencing more behind-the-scenes. 

There's a bunch of movies that inspire me, I remember how chilling the Pleasure Island scene in Pinocchio was, the 2 Winnie The Pooh movies were peaceful and calm, I wish for a place like The Hundred Acre Wood, and the tragedy of Bambi's mother, even if you dislike it or find it deeply saddening, I loved that scene and it made me realize how you can make a scene so emotional and well-crafted into art itself.

 I wasn't aware that I would've liked these movies until I fully became mature and understood the art medium. 

I had a few years of watching ol' silly cartoons like Looney Tunes, Tex Avery's MGM cartoons, Tom and Jerry, and Spongebob, until I started to watch more movies and the toned-down stuff.

Now that doesn't mean I don't watch them anymore, I'm just not into them as much now. I started to lose my interest with most of the Looney Tunes characters, and I'm not a fan when characters just accept what randomly goes on like with Porky In Wackyland or other surreal and awkward scenarios.

It's time for me to focus on something more natural, and heartwarming and I watched all of the current 63 Disney movies, so what's next? Is there any other animation studio I might be interested in? Something similar to Disney's best hits? Where there's memorable cast of characters and emotional but fun stories particularly not in vain of traditional 2D animation?

What about Pixar?

Yes. I'm finally going to do it. I'm planning on watching every Pixar movie from 1995 to now, from Toy Story to Elio. I remember watching a few of their movies and enjoying them, but now I'll get to fully check out the entire catalog. 

There are currently 29 movies, which is definitely not as huge as Disney's. So this will be fun and worth a breather. I would want to kinda review them, but I almost don't want to because my old Disney reviews are extremely outdated nowadays and my list on letterboxd ranking all 63 of them change, so not the most perfect thing to do honestly but I'll see about it. I'll definitely have the full list available once I'm maybe half or completely finished the journey. 

Thanks to everyone who read this announcement. Have a good day.