Move over Pixar, The Simpsons are nominated for an Oscar!

If you have been living in the United States within the past 25 years, you are probably well aware of The Simpsons. Even though the show has been running for so many years, the youngest Simpson,…

The Art of ParaNorman

No plans this weekend? Why don't you check out The Art of ParaNorman exhibit at the Cartoon Art Museum before it ends this Sunday (Feb 17)! The Cartoon Art Museum proudly presents original works of…

Sweet Love Songs

For those of you who do and do not know, today is Valentine's Day. Some may see this as a day where you see people running to the nearest flower and candy shop to buy something for their love ones…

Lotte Reiniger’s Silhouette Animation

Before there was Disney's first full-length animated feature, "Snow White" (1937), there was Lotte Reiniger's "The Adventures of Prince Achmed" (1926). Inspired by Chinese silhouette puppetry,…

Catch 38

For those who travel in San Francisco and are fans of My Neighbor Totoro, do you think if MUNI used catbuses instead of regular buses, we would have less traffic and reduce pollution?

An Italian Sojourn

From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)

Based on a 1980s manga, Kokurikozaka kara, From Up on Poppy Hill tells the story of a high school girl named Umi Matsuzaki who lives in a boarding house near the Port of Yokohama in 1960s Japan.…

Ken’s Dating Tips

Fellas! It's February and in 8 days, it will be Valentine's Day (not that I am purposely counting). If you need some dating advice, check out Ken's Dating Tips from Toy Story 3! Warning: Taking Ken's…