"Big Hero 6" is, shot after shot, an intelligent and artful creation. There's a scene in which the filmmakers convey a funeral's taking place with a medium shot of black umbrellas opening up. They ...

We all remember classic movie lines like “Run, Forrest, run!” uttered by a young Jenny as she desperately pleads with Forrest Gump to bolt from his bullies. Or E.T. in full drag pointing to the sky ...

Animation has long been a staple of Hollywood’s output, and it’s easy to see why. Though sometimes very expensive, it’s also a form of filmmaking that can often appeal to many ages. Some of the most ...

BOTTOM LINE Disney’s allegorical animated film uses cute animals to tackle some ugly issues. Entertaining and thought-provoking. Words like “savage” and “cute” take on charged meanings in Disney’s ...