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Alex Woo is the director of Netflix's new animated film In Your Dreams. Taking inspiration from his own life,...
‘Elio’ Directors On the Creative Challenge of Alien World Building
Elio directors Domee Shi and Madeline Sharafian sit down with The Contending to revisit their intergalactic adventure. They share the...
‘100 Meters’ Director Explores Runners’ Life Via Unique Animation
Director Kenji Iwaisawa's unique blend of rotoscope animation and a deeper look into the world of competitive track running creates...
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Directors On Their Massive Viral Smash
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are the directors behind Netflix’s animated phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters. Introducing the world to demon...
‘Weapons’ Hair & Make Up Team On Creating Aunt Gladys
Hair department head Melizah Wheat, makeup head Leo Satkovich, and special makeup effects designer Jason Collins are part of making...
‘Little Amélie’ Directors Explore Death, Grief In Gorgeous Animation
Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han are the first time directors and co-writers of the Cannes sensation Little Amélie or The...
‘Hazbin Hotel’ Review: An Even Better Second Season
Hazbin Hotel inspired a lot of passion in people, and I wanted to be able to express clearly where I...
‘May I Ask for One Final Thing?’ Excels With Unique Characters
In May I Ask For One Final Thing, Scarlet has suffered as the fiancée of Kyle von Paristan, the second...
‘This Monster Wants to Eat Me:’ Subtle Emotional Beats Pull You In
I am really glad I received two episodes for the new anime This Monster Wants to Eat Me. Episode one...
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