Had to come back and watch this again. AFAIK the first of this 2.5D style. Let me know if you read this and are like “heck no it’s not”

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I remember hitting a point with CG animated films where I wondered if the art style would ever change from that big-eyed-but-somehow-hyper-realistic Disney•Pixar style. Not that it’s a bad style! Just spawned a lot of copycats that could never quite match Pixar’s level of polish.

We’re sort of seeing a similar thing now in a post-Spiderverse (or is it post-Klaus-teaser? or even post-Paperman?) where we have a whole lot of films coming out with this 2.5D blend. Part of me worries that it’ll grow old too, but the difference with this art style is it allows for so much more flavor. Paperman’s filmic fluid style couldn’t be more different than the animated-on-threes action sequences in Puss and Boots: The Last Wish. But both reflect unique approaches to animation that celebrates the medium’s unrivaled flexibility.

For Puss and Boots, it lends itself extremely well to its representation of Puss’s relentless stalker and his subsequent panic attacks (a surprisingly heavy-hitting theme throughout the film). And the strongly keyframed action sequences offer a visual buffet without getting lost in the noise, something that most live-action action films lack. Looking at you, Marvel (also looking at you, Speed Racer, for being so ahead of your time in this regard).

Bummed it took me this long to get around to watching this. There’s a particular impression of a certain actor towards the end that cracked me up.

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Has anyone ever done this? Personally, while I fuel up I’m always on my pager.

Feels like a literary classic. Exquisitely made film. Every character has such unique arcs. I felt especially moved by the father’s very flawed character. He sees himself as a male chick in grave danger of being discarded. His actions are seen through that lens – his need to prove his worth and usefulness to his family. But that drive just pushes them further away. It’s a terrible trap to fall into.

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I will not get into mechanical keyboards I will not get into mechanical keyboards I will not get into mechanical keyboards

Sent off three different edits today, starting on a fourth tonight… good to stay busy but it’s also just a lot. 😓

Obsessed with Joanna Sternberg’s new album. Randy Newman + Carole King + a bit of Blossom Dearie + Kimya Dawson + a whole lot of just being themself.