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Just finished two scripts for my YouTube channel. Got into a writing frenzy there. Time to relax playing some games with a pug in his lap. In the meantime, you can catch my most recent episode here (new episode next week if the copyright gods are kind): youtu.be/R1r7cb-GXk8

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Why George Miller's "Happy Feet" Beat Pixar's "Cars" for the Oscar In 2007, the Academy stunned animation fans when George Miller’s Happy Feet danced away with the Oscar for Best Animated Feature—beating out Pixar’s Cars. How did a musical about tap-dancing penguins defeat one of the most successful animation studios in the world? In this deep dive, we explore the storytelling, direction, cultural impact, and artistic choices that made Happy Feet a bold and timely contender. From George Miller’s unexpected creative vision to the environmental message that struck a chord, we break down the elements that may have swayed Oscar voters. Plus, we look at what Cars may have lacked despite its commercial appeal. Was it a fluke—or a sign that the Academy was ready for something a little weirder, a little deeper, and a lot more penguin? 🎬 Subscribe for more animation deep dives and Oscar surprises! ►Want a question answered on iCritic Live? Send a question here and we'll answer it (if it's a reasonable question): https://streamelements.com/kevintrod/tip ►Get free money just from buying gas! Download GetUpside to start making an average of $50 a day: https://upside.app.link/5TMVT ►Easily keep track of your credit card rewards with MaxRewards! Try a free month on us: https://maxrewards.app.link/dy16 ►Want to invest in stocks commission-free? Use Robinhood! Sign up through this link to get a free stock: https://share.robinhood.com/kevin1823 ►Get two free stocks when you sign up for commission-free trading on WeBull: https://act.webull.com/pm/FGJjGCUmP9Rv/ia3/inviteUs/ ►Want to start investing in a 401k, Roth IRA, and get stock back with a completely digital bank? Try out Stash! Sign up using this link to get a free gift: https://get.stashinvest.com/kevinvptk5 ►MERCARI REFERRAL CODE: https://merc.li/dfAAu5b ►PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/KevinTRod ►TWITCH CHANNEL: https://go.twitch.tv/kevintrod ►iCritic Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0WfIjrtBJzxGGYBUbxGpQ ►Autograph Hound: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNKyiHijuIgP4o--26wsVWg Website: http://www.icritic.net E-Mail: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icritic_official/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KevinTRod/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kevintrod/pins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinTRod My Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/22VIH93Q0H9EP/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_gm__wl My Criterion Wish List: https://www.criterion.com/wishlist/392515 If you would like to send me snail mail, please send all (legal) packages to: iCritic PO Box 2130 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 All view are protected by the First Amendment and all images and video clips used are protected under Fair Use. https://youtu.be/R1r7cb-GXk8