While The Secret World of Arrietty (2010) wasn’t directed by Hayao Miyazaki, his involvement alongside Keiko Niwa in crafting the screenplay, combined with Studio Ghibli’s signature touch, ensures a high-quality anime. That said, it doesn’t leave the same bold mark as Ghibli’s iconic works like Spirited Away, which stirred a cultural storm, or Kiki’s Delivery…
Introduction Before diving into my review of A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, I revisited A Shaun the Sheep Movie 2015 because I’ve been a longtime fan of this hilarious animated series. I also adore other comedic classics like The Simpsons, Oggy and the Cockroaches, Doraemon, Mr. Bean, and Pucca. Typically, Shaun the Sheep episodes…
If you’re tired of Western animated films—particularly from the U.S.—filled with feminist, LGBT, or racial themes like Onward, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Terminator: Dark Fate, or Scoob!, the 2019 Italian adaptation of Pinocchio might pleasantly surprise you. Recent American movies often insert political or social statements, even briefly, which can alienate neutral viewers. Personally, despite…