Monthly Archives: November 2012

Tim Burton shorts: “Vincent” and the original “Frankenweenie”

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Ted Hicks

In 1982 Tim Burton had been working as a conceptual artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios for about two years. Samples of his work at the time already reflected a uniqueness, a fairy-tale strangeness. This was recognized by Tom Wilhite, … Continue reading →

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Seeing Movies with an Audience

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Ted Hicks

One of the great pleasures of this year’s New York Film Festival was a special showing of The Princess Bride (1987). The film has developed a strong following in the 25 years since its initial release, though I didn’t realize … Continue reading →

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What I Saw: “Wreck-It Ralph,” “The Bay,” and “Flight”

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Ted Hicks

Wreck-It Ralph– Friday, November 2 at AMC Loews Lincoln Square. Director: Rich Moore. Writers: Jennifer Lee & Phil Johnston. This terrific feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios is easily my favorite animated film so far this year. I saw it … Continue reading →

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