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Animation Obsessive

Exploring the best in animation from all around the world — part investigation, part treasure hunt.

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Animation Obsessive

Pixar's Believable People

Plus: news.

Jun 21

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Exactly How They Did It

The specifics of Jiří Trnka's legendary stop-motion studio.

Jun 18

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Congolese Animation That Needs to Be Seen

Sharing a film we love, plus news.

Jun 14

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The Origin of Yasuji Mori

On a great Japanese animator.

Jun 11

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Slow Stories Don't Have to Be Boring

Plus: news.

Jun 7

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'Atlantis' as a Kid

A personal reflection.

Jun 4

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How 'Perfect' Should It Be?

Plus: news.

May 31

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Three Follow-Ups

More on Xerox, 'Sherlock Hound' and Chen-Yi Chang.

May 28

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Animation Obsessive

Exploring the best in animation from all around the world — part investigation, part treasure hunt.