The Playful Physicality of Chicken Run Joseph Bullock June 24, 2020 Analysis, Features Chicken Run's importance in the field of feature film animation can hardly be overstated. Twenty years ago this week it became the first of Bristol animation studio Aardman’s feature films, proving the...
To the Moon and Back: A History of Aardman in Seven(ish) Films Nick Evan-Cook January 26, 2018 Analysis, CEL Mates, Features This month sees the release of Early Man, the seventh feature-length offering from Bristol's own Aardman Animations. As you'd have every right to expect from the studio, Early Man is a heart-warming and...
Early Man – Review Nick Evan-Cook January 17, 2018 Reviews It's been a full 10 years since Aardman founder and visionary Nick Park last occupied the director's chair on one of their creations, but the joyous Early Man makes us feel as if he never left it. Early...
Your Week In Film’s Halloween Special: Santa, Shawn Levy, Split and more! Stephen O'Nion October 28, 2016 News 1. Let’s start with something Incredible The one Pixar sequel that people have actually asked for is coming, and sooner than you thought. Yes, everyone’s favourite superpowered family will return in the...
CEL Mates: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit Nick Evan-Cook October 7, 2015 CEL Mates, Features, Independent Here's one to make you feel old: Wallace and Gromit's debut feature film The Curse of the Were-Rabbit turns ten years old this month - but instead of sitting and pondering the fleeting nature of time, what...