My Life in Versailles, which made its US premiere at NYICFF yesterday, is a breezy and supremely charming collection of adventures, with lovely animation and a lot of cute moments. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/myli...

Nimuendajú tells the story of a German-born anthropologist who dedicated his life to studying and preserving the cultures of Indigenous tribes in the Amazon. It's a sturdy, sad biopic told through gorgeously detailed animation. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/03/nimu...

Hoppers is a bonafide Pixar masterpiece in which the studio channels their powers in wild new directions without losing the heart and humor that define their best movies. I only stopped laughing when I was crying. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/03/hopp...

Whoever Steals This Book, which had its North American premiere at NYICFF yesterday, is a dizzying and delightful adventure that kind of plays like an anime version of The Pagemaster. It made me want to get back into reading. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/whoe...

Even though my theater voted for the fucking GOVERNMENT over Fling Posse, I had a really fun time watching the interactive HYPNOSISMIC movie, which is now playing in limited theaters. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/03/hypn...

I have been inducted into the world of Umamusume with the new movie, Beginning of a New Era. Some of the most exhilarating animation I've seen in a while. And great music! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/umam...

I have been inducted into the world of Umamusume with the new movie, Beginning of a New Era. Some of the most exhilarating animation I've seen in a while. And great music! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/umam...

A lot of exciting animation coming in March, including one of my most anticipated movies of the year, Hoppers. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/marc...

My ranking of this year's Oscar-nominated movies

Hoppers Project Hail Mary Undertone Late Shift

I went to a show at Charlie Chaplin Studios (formerly Jim Henson), and this is still the sign for the men's restroom 🥰

QTP with a game you're currently playing

Dandelion's Odyssey In This Corner of the World Pelikan Blue Olivia & the Clouds The Missing The Summit of the Gods The Nose or Conspiracy of Mavericks Sita Sings the Blues It's Such a Beautiful Day The Girl Without Hands On Happiness Road The Wolf House

The Proud Princess doesn't bring anything new to the realm of animated fairy tales, but it's an enjoyable time nonetheless. Now playing in some theaters, with a digital release next month. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/thep...

Mars, the animated feature from The Whitest Kids U' Know, kicks off its theatrical tour tonight. It's an astonishingly funny movie that mines so much great comedy from its colorful cast of characters. I loved it!! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/mars...

Imagine allowed more than 400 writers to collaborate on its script, which seeks to enshrine and disperse the wisdom of Indigenous elders. It's a unique approach to a movie that sadly, stumbles more than it soars. A singular watch. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/imag...

The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie is a solid compilation film that hones in on the romance, which means it loses a bit of the fun. Still happy to spend more time with these characters (especially my beloved Yamada). greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/thed...

GOAT is a super stylish crowd-pleaser, with cool sports action and a lot of laughs. Great animation, a killer soundtrack, a breezy runtime. Good stuff. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/GOAT...

Papaya, which plays in Berlin on Sunday, is a vibrant, colorful adventure about an adorable seed who dreams of flying. The music is outstanding, the animation is gorgeous, and the message is timely. I loved it! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/01/papa...

Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is so pretty

Ron Husband, the first Black Disney animator, steps into the spotlight for the wonderful documentary Huz: Drawn to Life. In just under an hour, the film covers a lot of ground as it celebrates a living legend. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/huzd...

Buffalo Kids is one of the best movies Viva Kids has distributed. It's a big-hearted revisionist Western with really wonderful disability representation. Snappy, sweet, and fun. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/buff...

Time Hoppers: The Silk Road has a noble goal – to give Muslim kids more representation on screen – but unfortunately it's a very rough ride. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/time...

The Songbirds' Secret, making its NY premiere at Animation First tomorrow, is a lovely excavation of the past. The paper animation is so beautiful. It's a true feast for the eyes and heart. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/01/thes...

My favorite movie of the year so far, Allah is Not Obliged, had its North American premiere tonight. It's a stunning, empathetic, and surprisingly (?) watchable story about the plight of a child soldier searching for his aunt. It's stunning. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/01/alla...

My attachment to each Nintendo franchise: 💙🖤🖤🖤🖤EarthBound 💙💙💙💙🖤Metroid 💙💙💙🖤🖤Star Fox 💙💙💙💙💙Mario 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤Rhythm Heaven 💙💙💙💙🖤WarioWare 💙💙💙💙🖤Kirby 💙💙💙💙🖤Donkey Kong 💙💙💙🖤🖤Pokémon 💙🖤🖤🖤🖤F-ZERO 💙💙💙💙🖤Fire Emblem 💙💙💙💙💙Zelda 💙💙💙💙🖤Pikmin 💙💙💙💙🖤Animal Crossing 💙💙💙💙🖤Splatoon 💙🖤🖤🖤🖤Xenoblade

Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog, which is continuing its theatrical rollout overseas, is a lively and fun adventure that made me want more. I like this crew. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/02/chic...

The Misconceived, which premiered yesterday at IFFR, is a fascinating collision of worlds with a lot on its mind. Indie sensibility brought to life via the Unreal Engine. Funny, strange, and smart. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/01/them...

February has a ton of animated releases coming: GOAT, some anime movies, the first movie made specifically for Muslim kids, a documentary about a Disney legend. Lots to look forward to! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/01/febr...

Remember how they say posts on here are called skeets lol

Rachel McAdams

The Misconceived

Tafiti: Across the Desert, in theaters this Friday, may look like Dollar Store Timon and Pumbaa, but it has some solid laughs and cute critters up its sleeve. It's nothing to write home about, but kids will likely enjoy it. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/01/tafi...

TheyDream, which premiered at Sundance yesterday, uses various animation techniques to mourn, celebrate, and even resurrect the dead. It made me weep! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/01/they...

Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise brings the beloved zombie idol group to the big screen, but loses the show's heart on the way there. A disappointing misstep. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/01/yume...

My thoughts on the last few Oscar-shortlisted shorts I've finally caught up with, and my ranking of all 15, are here. Excited to see what makes the cut next week! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/01/ther...

It's crazy how often Zombie Land Saga makes me cry. It doesn't need to be as good as it is, but I'm happy it is

Charlie the Wonderdog is an unfortunate dud that feels like a first draft of a movie. It occasionally flirts with promise, but never follows through. Kids should enjoy it thought! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/01/char...

I'm having a decent-ish time with Metroid Prime 4 but there a some baffling design decisions that completely kill the pacing. Often feels like a slog. Ice area was awesome, though.

I ❤️ Nintendo

Golden Globes predictions and preferences

This guy

Having a good movie week

Anyone know anyone who lives in a micro-studio in NYC? Please DM me if you do.