I interviewed the team behind Cannes and Annecy entrant LUCY LOST We discuss: - crafting gorgeous 2D animation - inspiration from Miyazaki - the film’s political undercurrent Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social www.skwigly.co.uk/lucy-lost-ma...

2026. That time Arsenal won the league.

It is mad here

I didn’t have enough time to dive fully into MINA THE HOLLOWER, but the short time I had with it blew me away I wrote about my first impressions of its world, themes and incredibly satisfying mechanics Check it out on Popped News poppednews.com/2026/05/29/m...

As part of this year’s SXSW London, I’ll be moderating TOYS MEET TECH, a conversation with Pixar VFX artist Thomas Jordan about his work on TOY STORY 5 Hope to see some of you there :)

The sun is out. Arsenal have won the premier league. I’m going to Annecy in a month :)

ARSENAL ARE CHAMPIONSSSHSJDHDJDSJSJS

CARDIFF ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2026 RECAP: I spoke to three Wales-based filmmakers about finding opportunities at home, moving out of Wales to find work and how Wales can become an animation powerhouse Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social www.skwigly.co.uk/the-state-of...

I interviewed SUMMER CAMP ISLAND creator Julia Pott! We discuss: - deciding to leave the UK - the pressures of running a Cartoon Network show - returning to her horror roots Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social www.skwigly.co.uk/julia-pott/

I interviewed Juno Temple about her role in SWAPPED! We discuss: - adapting to her first voice role - studying birds of paradise - Swapped’s environmental themes Check it out on @whatsonnetflix.bsky.social www.whats-on-netflix.com/interviews/j...

REVIEW: CONSTANCE is a lovely hand drawn metroidvania that doesn’t reinvent the formula, but uses it to say something profound Its animation is stunning, its controls feel great, what else do you need? Check it out on @nintendolife.com www.nintendolife.com/reviews/swit...

I interviewed the young cast of the new Stranger Things Spin-off for ⁦‪@whatsonnetflix.bsky.social Stepping Into the Upside Down: Meet the Voices Behind Netflix’s Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 www.whats-on-netflix.com/interviews/s...

I interviewed voice actor Brett Gipson about taking over for David Harbour in Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 www.whats-on-netflix.com/interviews/b...

REVIEW: THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE does exactly what it aims to do, but what it aims to do is detrimental to cinema Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social www.skwigly.co.uk/super-mario-...

I appeared on the PoppedCast to chat about the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Nintendo’s 2026 and Pikmin lore. Give it a watch! youtu.be/BUWa4YM1ewA?...

I interviewed the director and composer of the Belgian-Polish short AUTOKAR We discuss: - the autobiographical aspect of the story - matching creepy and cute tones - the themes of immigration Check it out on my newsletter postmaelstrom.substack.com/p/interview-...

Ahead of the Acacemy Awards tomorrow, I picked out 5 more animated features worthy of the Oscar! Trying to be as international as possible, I highlight movies from the US, the Dominican Republic, Japan, South Korea and China Check it out on @nexuspointnews.com nexuspointnews.com/alternate-an...

Caught in the act

I interviewed HOPPERS director and producer Daniel Chong and Nicole Grindle! We discuss: - Refusing to make Mabel an everyman - Stylising their depiction of nature - Disney’s deal with OpenAI Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social www.skwigly.co.uk/daniel-chong...

"It’s like how we did the queer reading of The Iron Giant this year" 👀 !!!

FESTIVAL RECAP: I wrote about my time at the Anima festival in Brussels last week, where I indulged in great films and food There were a couple interesting themes that popped up, especially when it came to AI Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social www.skwigly.co.uk/looking-back...

I interviewed Julien Chheng, founder of the wonderful Studio La Cachette and director of the upcoming MU YI We discuss: - leaving Disney to found his own studio - rooting his first feature in Chinese myth - making a 2D feature on a €3m budget Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social

Happy Pokemon Day!! To celebrate the 30th anniversary of my favourite thing on the planet, I ranked my top 10 favourite film adaptations of the games Check it out on @gamesradarplus.bsky.social www.gamesradar.com/best-pokemon...

I reviewed Baki Dou: The Invincible Samurai, a really fun shonen with a bit on its mind Check it out on @whatsonnetflix.bsky.social www.whats-on-netflix.com/what-to-watc...

I reviewed the lacklustre Netflix adult animated comedy Strip Law for @whatsonnetflix.bsky.social www.whats-on-netflix.com/what-to-watc...

I interviewed J.P. Vine about his BAFTA nominated short, CARDBOARD We discuss: - going from feature to short filmmaking - the inspiration behind the story - mixing 2D and 3D animation Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social www.skwigly.co.uk/j-p-vine-on-...

REVIEW: Other than its animation style, GOAT is unrecognisable as a Sony Pictures Animation film It’s gorgeous presentation can’t make up for thin characters and a wonky script Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social www.skwigly.co.uk/goat-review-...

With MARIO TENNIS FEVER out this week, I ranked the top 10 Mario Sports games! One of the most joyful experiences I’ve had with a piece, rediscovering some absolute classics Check it out on @ign.com

I interviewed Toshiki Hirano, director of Netflix’s BAKI DOU: THE INVINCIBLE SAMURAI We discuss: - adapting the manga faithfully - the importance of hand drawn animation - the future of the anime industry Check it out on @animag.bsky.social

I interviewed the creative team behind Hong Kong animated feature ANOTHER WORLD We discuss: - their unique approach to character design - the themes of history in the film - why we don’t see many animated films from Hong Kong Check it out on my newsletter!

REVIEW 👇🏽 COSMIC PRINCESS KAGUYA is an interesting interpretation of the classic Bamboo Cutter myth, taking place in a digital world The film has an interesting depiction of internet and streaming culture, but doesn’t completely coalesce Check it out on @whatsonnetflix.bsky.social

I interviewed John Kelly, director of the brilliant short film RETIREMENT PLAN We discuss: - balancing comedy with existential dread - younger people connecting more with the movie - streamlining the traditional animation pipeline Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social

I interviewed Aaron Blaise, former Disney animator and director of SNOW BEAR! We discuss: - how the film reflects his journey with grief - finding colour in the arctic - getting the best out of TVPaint Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social

REVIEW: PRIMAL season 3 is more PRIMAL and that made me happy Genndy Tartakovsky’s singular eye for imagery and Studio La Cachette’s singular art style will always be a perfect match Check it out on @nexuspointnews.com

Disney's #Zootropolis2 has made over a billion dollars since its theatrical release. Skwigly contributor @ryangaur.bsky.social caught up with director Jared Bush and producer Yvett Merino to discuss the technical challenges of the second film www.skwigly.co.uk/jared-bush-y...

I interviewed the director and producer of ZOOTOPIA 2, Jared Bush and Yvett Merino! We discuss: - the difficulty of worldbuilding - twist villains - crafting great character animation Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social

My friend Kelvin, one of the most promising rising voices in film journalism, launched his substack today Do yourself a favour and check out his first post www.punishedforsincerity.com/p/barry-lynd...

The list of top tier animated Christmas movies is surprisingly short, but there’s a great history of animated films that feel perfect for the Christmas period I made a list of the best ones to have the most fulfilling end to 2025 Check it out on @nexuspointnews.com

With ELLA MCCAY out this week, I spoke to its stars Emma Mackey and Spike Fearn! We discuss: - being surrounded by comedy legends - biting into heavy dialogue - their first cinema memories Check it out on @everymancinema.bsky.social

I interviewed Yasuhiro Aoki, director of Studio 4°C’s CHAO! We discuss: - his career as an animator working on shows like Sailor Moon and Evangelion - finding a new spin on A Little Mermaid - the importance of layout Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social

RANKING: Finally had time to sit down and put together some words about every film I saw during this year’s London Film Festival! A few things here I was desperate to write about, especially my number one Check it out on my newsletter

Had a blast at MAF a few weeks ago Q&A’ing all over the place and making so many new friends. Already looking forward to next year, got some exciting talks cooking :)

Embrace Kirby 🫂

For @rollingstone.com writer @ryangaur.bsky.social reviews Kirby Air Riders — a soothing balm for everyone who's pissed off and disillusioned with modern gaming. www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-g...

REVIEW: KIRBY AIR RIDERS is good, old fashioned fun – a game that could’ve dropped in 2003, for better and for worse Ultimately it feels like a reset button for the current gaming industry. Reject Modernity, Embrace Kirby Check out my review on @rollingstone.com.web.brid.gy

REVIEW: Richard Linklater’s NOUVELLE VAGUE is full of fascinating, conflicting ideas but runs into a tedious loop Still, it’s fascinating to see this corner of film history come to life Check out my review on @whatsonnetflix.bsky.social

Netflix’s IN YOUR DREAMS drops this week, and I interviewed its director, Alex Woo! We discuss: - channelling personal trauma into the film - directing remotely from Hong Kong - screening the film for animation nerds at MAF Check it out on What’s On Netflix

Happy to have spoken with @ryangaur.bsky.social for this story on retro gaming. 🔥👾 www.backmarket.co.uk/en-gb/c/tech...