Recommending a full year of animated films, in random order, day 101. Today is my 158th favourite film, James and the Giant Peach. At the time this movie was released it suffered in comparison to Sellicks 1st masterpiece Nightmare before Christmas, which is too bad. It’s a light easy to watch film…

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Why would they do this?

Recommending a full year of animated films, in random order, day 100. Today is my 298th favourite film, Idiots and Angels. Bill Plymptons films often feel like a series of shorts tied together with the flimsiest of plot, and sometimes that works better than others...

Recommending a full year of animated films in random order, day 99. Today is my 42nd favourite, Belladonna of Sadness. It’s one of the most harrowing and abstract animations on this list, so not for everyone. While not graphic on a literal sense, it portrays sexual assault in a very visceral way…

I didn’t know the Milky Subway movie had n Netflix was the shorts from last year with some connection tissue. It’s remarkable how well it holds together for the short 47 minute runtime. As a movie it feels slight, although entertaining. As a proof of concept it’s a triumph. I’d love more, please.

Recommending a full year of animated films in random order, day 98. Today is my 269th favourite, Demon Hunter: Mugen Train. I know If I was 15 I would appreciate Demon Hunter more, and I lost more interest in it over the years as the animation got glitzier and the stories got lazier…

Recommending a full year of animated films in random order, day 96. Today is my 339th favourite Space Battleship Yomato (1977) I’m not going to pretend this is well animated or as “good” as later versions. It’s a T.V show edited into a movie, and it shows… youtu.be/SzCdA_q0-rA

Recommending a full year of animated films in random order, one day at a time (Day 95) Today is my 319th favourite animated film, Project A Ko. Both a fantastic 80s anime and an over the top satire of 80’s anime, Project A Ko is hysterical. It starts at 9 and builds from there…

Recommending a full year of animated films in random order, one day at a time (Day 94) Today is my 242nd animated film, Lupin the third the first. The headline of the movie is not that it is the first CGI Lupin film, but that it is aimed at families. Lupin is elastic in the audience it is aimed at…

Recommending a full year of animated films in random order, one day at a time (Day 93). Today is my 18th favourite an my favourite of the series, Toy Story 2. Everything gels on this one, Woodys arc deepens, Buzz has some good moments, but most of all we are introduced to Jesse...

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is so far my favourite animated show this year. Co directed by Naoko Yamada and Abel Góngora, it is stunning and humane. I was trepidatious due to the cultural appropriation, but it is unique and (so far) engaging.…

The Oshii film was clearly one of the best sci fi animated films ever, but the shadow of Oshii hung over GITS and after Stand Alone Complex it would never feel fresh or exciting again. By going back to the source material GITS has new life. Frankly I'm glad there are "only" 10 eps. Refreshing.

Gkids announcing Angels Egg and Look Back getting 4K / blu ray releases on the same day is cruel to my dwindling finances (although I will wait for a regular edition).

Recommending a full year of animated films in random order, one day at a time (Day 92). Entergalactic animation clearly inspired by the Spider verse movies, and a story inspired by When Harry met Sally, Kid Cudi creates one of the loveliest romantic comedies of the century, animated or not…

Recommending a full year of animated films in random order, one day at a time (Day 91). Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is an improvement on the first (dated) film in every way. Much more action than horror, it still has some ornate gothic art…

Parents complaining their kid watched Chainsmoker Cat. 3 warnings they give you: the title of the show, the rating of the show, and the actual warnings under that rating. Learn to use parental controls.

Recommending a full year of animated films in random order, one day at a time (Day 90). Today is Sita Sings the Blues. One of the most original films on my list, Sita combines the biographical with elements from the Ramayana … youtu.be/Ot0BNbXnz5s

Recommending a full year of animated films in random order, one day at a time. Today is my 43rd favourite animated film, The Snow Queen. Often cited as an and important film due to who it influenced, don’t make the mistake of thinking this is just an eat your vegetables film…

The new Minions is better than the new Toy Story. Never thought I would write that.

Recommending a full year of animated films in random order, one day at a time. Today is my 173rd favourite animated film, Charlottes Web. Perhaps a movie that has lost relevance throughout the generations, it is still an empathetic emotional story. Some of the animation may be stiff…

Recommending a full year of animated films in random order, one day at a time. Today is my 247th favourite animated film, A Boy Named Charlie Brown. Not as iconic as the two television specials, this movie is still very special.…https://youtu.be/5k5DHc2b56c?feature=shared

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 86 of 365. Today is my 19th favourite animated film, The Little Mermaid. People who consider this a lesser Disney film, have you heard “Part of your world, met Sebastian the crab, Ursula? Bawdy Queen Ursula ?!?!? …

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 85 of 365. Today is my 149th favourite animated film, The Shaun the Sheep movie. Sometimes limitations bring the best out of people, and by deciding to have this essentially be a silent film Aardman made their funniest movie…

I will try to keep up with my little updates here because it gives me a couple moments of calm every day, but my Moms in hospice, so for those who actually follow me I might fall behind.

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 84 of 365. Today is my 337th favourite animated film, The Point. This charming 1971 movie feels like a picture book, including the sparse colourful illustrations. youtu.be/6d2P-IUviEc?...

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 83 of 365. Today is my 264th favourite animated film, My Neighbors the Yamadas. How funny a relationship with a film can change. The first time I saw this I really struggled to get through it, and now it is a warm blanket I throw on...

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 82 of 365. Today is my 266th favourite animated film, The Congress. Maybe one of the most prescient sci fi films ever? The Congress is about a fictional version of Robin Wright (played by Robin Wright) …

A little late seeing this, but Toy Story 5 is quite good. I would say better than 4. They didn't follow my suggestion and make a Jessie and Bo Peep Thelma and Louise movie, but it was good they concentrated more on Jesse. Woody and Buzz finished their story after 3 and should be side characters now.

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 81 of 365. Today is my 337th favourite animated film, Rock and Rule. Oh Canada! This 1980's cult film is mostly sold on its soundtrack, with music by Cheap Trick, Debby Harry, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, and Earth Wind and Fire...

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 80 of 365. Today is my 173rd favourite animated film, Mulan. A film that perhaps has not aged perfectly, but deserves better than its reputation (the horrible live actions seems to have lessened its legacy)...

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 79 of 365. Today is my 4oth favourite animated film, Angel's Egg. Mamoru Oshii's film is a work of art that communicates through metaphor and open meaning. There are considerable philiosphical and religious iconogrophy, but...

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 78 of 365. Today is my 148th favourite animated film, Waking Life. The first of Richard Linklater's rotoscoped films, Waking Life is more like skimming through a Philosophy 101 book and gathering ideas than a traditional narrative...

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 77 of 365. Today is my 278th favourite animated film, From Up on Poppy Hill. Easily Goro Miyazaki's best film, Poppy Hill is best at it's most low key. (I think Goro's main failing as a storyteller is he tries too hard which leads to...

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 76 of 365. Today is my 193rd favourite animated film, Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice upon a time. The conclusion to the Evangelion rebuild series rebounds from the weaker 3rd film, but that might depend on how much psychodrama you can take.

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 75 of 365. Today is my 162nd favourite animated film, Wind in the Willows (the 1983 version). Based off of the television show, The Wind in the Willows movie is just delightful and charming. It does not aim to do much more than...

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 74 of 365. Today is my 127th favourite animated film, KPOP Demon Hunters. A movie that won me over despite me not being in their demographic. It was with the second viewing without expectations where I realized how brilliant it is…

People say we live in the darkest timeline, and mostly that is true. Still, there is one darker timeline where Taika Waititi got to make his live action Akira movie.

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 73 of 365. Today is my 332nd favourite animated film, Gandahar. In some ways the least psychedelic and most tied to sci fi tropes, Gandahar misses a lot of the strangeness of René Laloux’s other films…

My takes on some recent IP remakes. Masters of the universe should have completely been in the He Man world, and completely animated stop motion He Man toys (like small soldiers). How to Train Your Dragon should have been all puppets, like The Dark Crystal style. You’re welcome Hollywood.

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 72 of 365*. Today is my 137th favourite animated film, Cinderella. It’s iconic for a reason. Older Disney films can seem staid by today’s standards, but that is more than made up for with the ornate design and classic storytelling.

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 72 of 365*. Today is my 97th favourite animated film, In This Corner of the World. This searing film explores the life of an 18 year old over decades who lives in Hiroshima…

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 72 of 365*. Today is my 268th favourite animated film, The Breadwinner. A serious political film that hints at violence but never shows it. For older mature kids that can discuss serious issues...

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 71 of 365. Today is my 151st favourite animated film, Belle. I agree with some of the criticisms of this movie, but also feel that has led to a backlash which undervalues how good this movie is.

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 70 of 365. Today is my 130th favourite animated film, This Magnificent Cake! A subtle stop motion animation that uses the slight uncanny to deliver a message about colonialism and power. It is a masterclass in growing surrealism...

Don’t let the Netflix algorithm bury the first GREAT animated film of 2026. I am Frankelda is a claymation film with stunning art direction. The songs are fantastic and I was shocked it was almost two hours because it flew by. Maybe scary for little ones. youtu.be/diRwnGRr-Ko?...

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 69 of 365. Today is my 107th favourite animated film, Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer. Initially rejected by fans due to Oshii adding philosophical ideas into this light series (fans nailed him razor blades), these aspects make…

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 68 of 365. Today is my 310th favourite animated film, Roujin Z. This 1991 anime is a lighthearted, socially motivated film

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 67 of 365. Today is my 310th favourite animated film, Evangelion 2.22, You Can Not Advance. The rebuild series where Evangelion is remagined is a series I am conflicted about. On my opinion this chapter and the final chapter work well.

Recommending a full year of my favourite animated films, day 66 of 365. Today is my 307th favourite animated film, Lu over the wall. Often unfairly dismissed as a Ponyo rip off, I do think this is Yuasa trying to make a more mainstream children’s film.… youtu.be/QKd123wkvcE?...