Upping the Animé

Satoshi Kon's 'Tokyo Godfathers' is social commentary transposed onto a toonscape: an interview

"...is being hailed as the next big thing in animé, a possible successor to reigning pond jumper and Disney..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

For the Imperial Flower Combat Trooper on Your List: Austin-Accented Animé on DVD

"...There are more animé DVDs out now featuring Austin actors than ever before..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Please Stop Savlov From Reviewing Animé

Oct. 30, 2003 Postmarks

Otaku* Overload!!!

After Monster Island Studios sank, Austin's acting community and Houston animé giant A.D. Vision unleashed talent bent on vengeance and redemption (*otaku = animé geek)

"...weekend snippets of what is now universally known as animé, or Japanese animation. Devo-coiffed Astro Boy; Captain Harlock, with..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

Gundam toy animé.

April 16, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Astro Boy

This American-bred Astro Boy remains true to the heart and soul of the Japanese original but lacks its raw animation and emotions.

Oct. 23, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dragonball: Evolution

Live-action versions of animé/manga hits are notoriously hard to pull off, and Dragonball: Evolution proves no exception.

April 17, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Tree of Palme

It's the Pinocchio story filtered through the prism of cyberpunk animé.

Feb. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Austin Film Society's Sublime Lines

Essential Cinema series: Japanese Animé

"...whimsical plot makes up 1992's Porco Rosso by acclaimed animé director Hayao Miyazaki and Tony Bancroft. On Nov. 21,..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Screens Feature by Sofia Resnick

Sky Blue

This gorgeously dystopian South Korean film rivals and, at times, surpasses the best of Japanese animé.

March 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tokyo Godfathers

A homeless drag queen adopts an orphan in what is, but for some violence and harsh language, old-fashioned, big-hearted entertainment in high animé style.

Jan. 23, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space

This new anime import marks a break with the Japanese traditions and invents a wholly original and kittenish appeal.

Sept. 26, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Steamboy

Japanese anime director Katsuhiro Ôtomo, best known for Akira, here delivers a dazzlingly straightforward rush that thrusts its protagonist into astonishing action set-piece after set-piece.

March 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sailor Scout and the Chaperone

A father prepares for Ushicon 3, the Austin animé convention

"...Ushicon this year. Ushicon is Austin's annual celebration of animé and all things manga-related, and this is its third..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Quentin Tarantino goes into overdrive with this story about the bride who was left for dead on her wedding day and seeks revenge against them that done her wrong.

Oct. 10, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Speed Racer

The Wachowski brothers' hyperbolic film is supersaturated with outrageously eye-popping visuals, but there's nary an honest emotion in sight.

May 9, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Meet the Robinsons

While Disney’s latest animated feature might not be a sign of the apocalypse, it’s at least a sign that Disney needs to find some decent writers.

April 6, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie

Would that you could activate a "Dark Clown" card on this bewildering anime import.

Aug. 20, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Arzak Rhapsody

Arzak Rhapsody is a gorgeous and easily digested slice of Gallic animé by Heavy Metal magazine creator Moebius. American premiere.

April 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Millennium Actress

This Japanimation import is a sweeping romantic saga full of big, lush ideas.

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Konnichiwa, Austin!

Celebrating Japanese animation and pop culture at IkkiCon IV

"...for its fourth annual celebration of all things manga, animé, and culturally Nipponese. But don't go thinking it's just..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

A new special on Starz, titled Anime: Drawing a Revolution, examines the history and historic influence of the Japanese style of animation

"...I've always enjoyed animé but admit to knowing very little about it. I..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Taking You to Ninja School

Seven reasons why Naruto is kicking everybody's ass

"...of Masashi Kishimoto's wildly popular series of manga and animé about the students of an elite ninja school in..."

June 1, 2007 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Visually stunning sequel to the cult 1995 anime.

Sept. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

The 'Chronicle' Sells Out, Again; Go Ahead, Lament Us; Table of Contents Not Useful on Page 4; Envision a Correct Map; Fair Reporting on Police

"...Reviewing Animé..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Column

French Twist

Sylvain Chomet's 'The Triplets of Belleville' takes animation in a profoundly odd direction

"...contretemps between Pixar and Disney, the rise of Japanese animé stateside via Satoshi Kon and the Cartoon Network's vital..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Karate Kid

The remake of this kids' classic was filmed in China and provides a decent update for a new generation.

June 18, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Splice

Splice is a twisted little update of the Frankenstein story, as well as a thriller, love story, and meditation on the possibilities of science.

June 4, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Crank: High Voltage

If Takashi Miike happened to be possessed by the spirit of Chuck Jones, the result might turn out something like this sequel.

April 24, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

TV Eye

Who needs enemies?

"...couldn't have imagined, IFC brings an engrossing, if troubling, animé series to its lineup: Gunslinger Girl. The premise sounds..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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