Jim Queen Review: Bottoms’ Up for Sassy Animated Film
The fun and flamboyant Jim Queen follows a beefcake Adonis and his trusty twink as they explore gay subcultures and confront stereotypes.
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Wildwood Review/Interviews: The Making of Laika’s Modern Animation Masterpiece
Editor-in-Chief Jason Gorber reviews the instant animated classic Wildwood, and interviews the creative team behind Laika's latest
Inside the Magic of Wildwood at Laika Studios
A behind the scenes tour of Laika studios reveals the magic of Wildwood, the Portland hub's most ambitious stop-motion animated feature yet.
Forgotten Island Review: The Fun Never Stops
As entertaining as it is exhausting, Forgotten Island offers non-stop action and an all-you-can-eat buffet of animated nuggets.
Julián Review: TIFF 2026
Cartoon Saloon's Julián is an emotionally resonant coming-of-age tale combining elements of Steven Universe and Do the Right Thing.
Tangles Review: Cannes 2026
Beautiful animation, incredible voice performances, and a heartbreaking story make Tangles a masterpiece, showcasing the power of the animated medium.
Hoppers Review: Frankly My Dear, You Should Give a Dam
Hoppers , Pixar's latest animated adventure, offers a fun and whipsmart story about the relationship between humans and non-human animals.
The Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts: They’re Your Oyster
Review of the 2026 Oscar-nominated animated shorts The Girl Who Cried Pearls, Forevergreen, Retirement Plan, Butterfly, and The Three Sisters.
Arco Review: A Dazzling Exploration of Adolescence
Ugo Bienvenu's Arco is a dazzling cinematic odyssey of adolescence during hardship, told through the eyes of a time-travelling 10-year-old boy.
Zootopia 2 Interview: Co-Head of Animation Kevin Webb
That Shelf chats with animator Kevin Webb about advancements in animation technology, how they impact the world of Zootopia, and more.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Review: Anime Series’ Hits the Big Screen
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is strictly for fans of the manga/anime series, but still makes an impression through its explosion of sound and images.
Little Amélie or The Character of Rain Review: TIFF 2025
Little Amélie or The Character of Rain is a tender animated feature exploring grief, belonging, and the search for meaning.
Junk World Review: TIFF 2025
Junk World is a striking stop-animation prequel that time travels through a post-apocalyptic world populated by genetic mutations.
Ne Zha II Review: The Gods Go Crazy in Animated Blockbuster
Chinese animated adventure Ne Zha II delivers thrills, non-stop action, and extraordinary animation and spectacle.
Boys Go to Jupiter Review: A Hidden Gem
Boys Go to Jupiter is an offbeat animated reminder that we need to be able to turn off sometimes.
