Disney’s newest film, Moana, is another example of stunning 3D animation. This film hits a sweet spot between realism and caricature, placing cartoon characters in a geographically believable landscape. Continued advances in computer animation have made this effect easier to achieve. While Pixar made waves in animation being the first to animate a feature length … Continue reading Moana: A Retold Pocahontas?
Month: December 2016
Kids From 1 to 92
Over Christmas break, I have been spending a lot of time with people of all ages, including both family and friends. I love how the holidays bring together people from all walks of life. There is mutual value in spending time with people who are younger, older or around the same age as you. I … Continue reading Kids From 1 to 92
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
In this region of Western WA, a snowfall is rare and special. Last week we got a couple inches of snow at the UW Seattle campus. Students were running outside late at night to check it out. At this point I was cozy in warm pajamas, so I decided to wait until the morning to … Continue reading Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
PNB Nutcracker Review
On Sunday I went to the Pacific Northwest Ballet performance of the Nutcracker. I danced ballet for 14 years, but I only attended the Nutcracker a few times throughout my life. I was genuinely excited for the performance, but was mentally prepared for some changes. In 2014, PNB retired their Kent Stowell and Maurice Sendak … Continue reading PNB Nutcracker Review
Walking with Wisdom 