CGI, Franchise Films, and an Animation Renaissance

2001 – Dir. Hiyao Miyasaki

Resources:

• The Meaning of Studio Ghibli's 'Spirited Away', the Best Animated Film of All Time by Hannah Ewens for Vice

• Chihiro's Journey: Analyzing "Spirited Away" by Jana Monji for RogerEbert.com

• Roger Ebert's Great Movies review

• 15 Fascinating Facts About Spirited Away (Mental Floss)

2002 – Dir. Steven Spielberg

Resources:

• Cinephilia & Beyond- A treasure trove of resources!

2002 – Dir. Sam Mendes

2004 – Dir. Mark Waters

2008 – Dir. Kathryn Bigelow

2008 – Dir. James Marsh

2008 – Dir. Andrew Stanton

2009 – Dir. Wes Anderson

Resources:

• Introduction to the film

• "Fantastic Mr. Fox: Vulpine Nature" by Erica Wagner for Criterion

• "The Wes Anderson Collection Chapter 6: Fantastic Mr. Fox" by Matt Zoller Seitz for RogerEbert.com

• "Fantastic Mr. Fox Is a Paradox" (YouTube)

• "Fantastic Mr. Fox: A Perfect Film That No One Saw" (YouTube)