animation
21 Studio Ghibli classics are coming to Netflix
Feel free to cry big, globby tears of joy when you read this.
21 Jan
Revisiting two of Studio Ghibli’s great – and most overlooked – films
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Pom Poko are great Studio Ghibli films you might not have heard of.
13 Jan
The brilliant Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon is a rare breed of filmmaking
The geniuses at Aardman Animations have done it again.
10 Jan
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is an absurdist comedy gem
This absurdist gem is the epitomie of all-ages entertainment.
28 Nov
Pixar’s original ending for Toy Story 4 was a huge bummer
We’re really glad things didn’t end this way for Woody in the film’s final cut.
23 Sep
‘I didn’t want to do a cartoon.’ Hans Zimmer on composing The Lion King
We sit down with the legendary Hollywood composer, who wasn’t keen to work on the original Lion King.
24 Jul
Disney’s live-action remakes, ranked from best to worst
Disney is obsessed with recycling their own material. Here’s the best and the worst.
22 Jul
Why Bluey is a great show about parenting
That lovable scamp Bluey sends some very positive messages to parents.
16 Jul
The Lion King constantly imitates the original—and that’s a big problem
Fortunately, no one dresses in drag and does the hula.
12 Jul
Frozen was our most important feminist film. Will the sequel have the same impact?
Frozen might well be the most influential feminist film ever made.
09 Jul
Why Wall-E’s first nine minutes are Pixar at its finest
What is the best scene from the best Pixar film? The answer involves a lovable lonely robot.
24 Jun
10 reasons why Toy Story 4 is actually a horror movie
Sure, it looks like a fun family film, but don’t be fooled by the marketing.
21 Jun
SBS World Movies will play Studio Ghibli films non-stop every weekend in July
SBS Movies will screen most of Studio Ghibli’s catalogue, every weekend in July.
19 Jun
The amazing cynicism of Rocko’s Modern Life
This 90s classic is an astonishingly cynical show: weird, wild, bawdy and coarse.
21 May
Disney animated movies from the 90s, ranked from worst to best
The 1990s was golden age for Disney animation. Here are all their 90s classics, ranked from worst to best.
14 May
Happy 30th birthday to The Little Mermaid, the movie that saved Disney
Maria Lewis explores the history of this classic film and tracks down its directors for an interview.
03 May
Come to a family day advance screening of Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun
That delightful big-nosed hunk of pork the kids love so much, Peppa Pig, is coming to the big screen in Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun.
22 Apr
Why the Shaun the Sheep Movie is a modern masterpiece
This magnificent production doesn’t get the kudos it deserves.
12 Apr
Easter viewing guide: the best and worst films in cinemas this school holidays
2019’s Easter crop is particularly, spanning everything from animated takes on man-versus-monster tales to Australian-made sports comedies.
12 Apr
Missing Link is an all-ages delight told with beautifully expressive animation
A mythological coming-of-age story told with distinctive and delightful animation.
11 Apr
Remembering The Animatrix: the Matrix spin-off that pays tribute to the franchise’s genre roots
From the outset, The Animatrix was an unusual prospect.
10 Mar
The Lego Movie 2 builds a playful, passable sequel out of familiar parts
Everything is not quite as awesome.
11 Feb
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