Littered with references to some of the greatest scary stories ever told, this film is a proper induction into the cinematic world of terror.
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The Twits is a fast-paced, whirlwind animation that speaks to audiences of all ages.
The Disney film offers powerful lessons about helping children who are navigating grief.
The new film could be considered a huge achievement in Australian animation – even if it does lack adult appeal.
As a researcher of how boredom shapes social media use among young people, I was particularly intrigued by the character of Ennui.
In children’s media, pain is depicted alarmingly frequently, usually unrealistically and often violently, but without empathy or help. These images of pain send all the wrong messages.
In a surprising twist, Frozen 2 tackles the complicated issue of warped colonial narratives and the case for repatriation. A worthy feat, but how well does Disney pull it off?
Frozen smashed Disney stereotypes on its release in 2013. But six years later, its sequel will arrive in a very different cultural moment.
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