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MIFF 2013: The Day of The Crows (2012)

MIFF 2013: The Day of The Crows (2012)

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At a time when animation has become increasingly digitised, franchised and gimmicky, it’s a relief to find the old-fashioned techniques still being used. While they certainly aren’t as time-efficient, the clear and original marks of artistry are there for all to recognise as opposed to the smooth artificial sheen we’ve become used to.

Film Review: Epic (2013)

Film Review: Epic (2013)

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Given the superlative title of Chris Wedge’s Epic, it would be apt for one to call it the ultimate kids film. That isn’t to say that Epic is necessarily better than any of the other winter holiday options going around; rather, it often feels like a greatest hits package of recent children’s films.