Barb and Star Go to the Backrooms

Dukla is one of the most unique war movies I've ever seen, exploring forbidden love against the backdrop of WWII with puppets. It's brutal, beautiful, and truly singular. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/05/dukl...

I accidentally found this random person on letterboxd who ends every review with whether or not the movie had tits

Playing at Animafest Zagreb, Son of a Bitch follows a young man's journey to find his father, accompanied by a talking three-legged dog. Smart, a bit bawdy, and very fun. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/06/sono...

The Polar Bear Prince, part of this year's CHIFF, tries to follow the Disney playbook to very shaky results. Makes a lot of missteps, but it's pretty charming in its own right. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/05/thep...

Return to Kellogg is a quirky Canadian charmer, featuring a massive cast of hilarious characters, and a core sweetness that's a pleasure to behold. (And it's on YouTube, so you have no excuse not to check it out!) greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/06/retu...

Random jump scare in Mina the Hollower what the hell I almost dropped my Switch

Longtime fans of The Amazing Digital Circus will probably get a lot out of The Last Act, the theatrical release of the finale. As a newcomer to the series, I found it a bit of a bumpy ride. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/06/tadc...

The Keeper of the Camphor Tree makes its N. American premiere at Tribeca tomorrow. It's a gorgeous, sprawling movie about taking hold of your own fate, and the connections we make along the way that empower us to do so. One of my 2026 favorites. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/06/thek...

Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express -- the Movie, now streaming on Netflix, is 47 minutes of sci-fi misfit magic. It's funny, cool, and left me wanting more. Please give me more! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/06/milk...

Finally, my dream of having a Mewtwo with period cramps has come true, thank you Lego

Star Fox in Pride Month isn't a coincidence

Jinsei takes place over the course of a hundred years, and feels like it. The solo-animated film doesn't have the substance to back up its compelling premise. Opens in NYC this Friday, elsewhere on June 12. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/05/jins...

Viva Kids is back under the sea with The Last Whale Singer, about a young humpback whale caught in the tide of tradition, who has to find his own path. A colorful cast of characters and a sweet story make this one a winner. In theaters Friday! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/05/thel...

If you want to watch some good queer stuff this Pride Month, check out my big ol' list on Letterboxd: boxd.it/1EmpM

#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched

June just might be the most animation-packed month of the year, thanks to Annecy and CHIFF, Toy Story 5, The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act, the start of Studio Ghibli Fest, new releases from GKIDS and Viva...a lot to look forward to! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/05/june...

Another World, Hong Kong's biggest-ever animated movie, is a sprawling fantasy epic that packs a huge emotional punch. The way it's structured, and how all the pieces fit into place...stunning. Catch it in theaters next week (via GKIDS, natch). greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/05/anot...

Had my most insane Blue Prince run yet today. Ended with 50 keys! Made it underground! I think I know what I need to do to find the final room...

Great price for a fantastic game

Top 12 of the year so far

I want Taco Bell but I'm afraid it'll make me too powerful

Mobile Suit Gundam is not in my wheelhouse, so I found The Sorcery of Nymph Circe to be a snooze. At least it gave me more time with Gigi Andalucia. Fans of the franchise, this one is for you (and you alone). greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/05/thes...

Conni -- Mystery of the Crane, now playing in German theaters, is a thoroughly charming family film that recalls a childhood favorite of mine: Fly Away Home. Sweet, simple, gets the job done. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/05/conn...

Blaise, which is playing at Cannes this year, follows a family of three attempting to re-define themselves, to deliciously silly results. It's one of the year's best, funniest movies. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/blai...

The new Star Fox looks neat 🙂

Labyrinth, in theaters next week, is a wild ride that finds the rhymes and frictions between the real world and the life we live behind our screens. Didn't totally work for me, but it's not a total miss. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/laby...

Matamortes -- which plays at Animafest Zagreb next month -- is a striking depiction of human struggles in the context of a cosmic war. Drenched in red and black, it looks like nothing I've ever seen, and packs a punch in its brief runtime. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/mata...

Swapped is a step in the right direction for Skydance Animation, but shows that the studio is still in search of a great story. I had a good time with it, though! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/swap...

The Myth of Maracuda doesn't break any new ground, but it's the kind of down-the-middle movie that hits just right sometimes. I had a fun time with this goofy bunch, and I'm looking forward to the sequel! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/them...

May is absolutely stacked on the animation front: Animal Farm, Swapped, two GKIDS releases, some anniversary re-releases, anime, Cannes! Check out my preview here: greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/may2...

Tears of the Azure Sea was my introduction to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, and it was a good place to jump in. A colorful cast of characters, exciting action, and a cool self-contained story. Check it out when it opens this week! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/tear...

Extremely good movie week over here #LastFourWatched

As misguided and strange as Andy Serkis' new take on Animal Farm might be, it actually works out decently well. Ends up Orwell's work is sturdy enough to shine through pop song needle drops and fart jokes. Woody Harrelson MVP! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/anim...

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! is an extraordinary take on The Tale of a Bamboo Cutter, injecting musical numbers, video game streaming, and lesbians (maybe?) into the classic story. One of my favorite movies of the year. It's on Netflix -- watch it! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/cosm...

The Kirlian Frequency is a spooky-cool Argentine horror anthology film, where the sins of the past haunt an obscure town just as much as the various creatures who live there. This movie is so fucking cool! My review out of Fantaspoa: greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/thek...

Normal Planet, from the filmmakers who made Knit's Island, is a fascinating intersection of "high" and "low" art. It's fun and strange to spend thirty minutes in this virtual museum. Highly recommended. greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/norm...

Good game

A Kurosawa double feature bookended by some great animation 🤓 #LastFourWatched

Taking a look at the animated shorts that played at LAFM's Animation Today program, including the latest from Don Hertzfeldt (which absolutely shattered me) greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/lafm...

Miss Moxy is an adorable adventure starring a mismatched trio of animals navigating their way across Europe, punctuated with colorful supporting characters and memorable musical numbers. This movie deserves US distribution! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/miss...

Work was insane this week so I haven't watched a movie since Sunday 😭

OH MY GOD

Tied Up attempts to apply the Pixar formula to garbage, with mixed results. Ordures did it better! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/tied...

Got some gaming gift cards for the ol' birthday so I am now the proud owner of: Öoo Under the Island Blue Prince Escape From Ever After

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is more amusement park ride than movie, an empty calorie buffet of fan service that is a fun and frustrating watch. Really happy to see Wart after all these years! greatlinesbeautifullines.blogspot.com/2026/04/thes...