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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Pixar short films rock my world
From all accounts (and not surprisingly) Pixar Animation Studios has done it once again if you trust the early reviews coming in on their latest film. The company know for employing unlikely, loveable heros (like an abandoned Waste Allocation Load Lifter - Earth-Class model robot that goes by “WALL-E”), inspired storylines and smart dialogue for characters that range from monsters to toys to rats, Pixar continually sets the bar for smart family-friendly entertainment just about as high as it can go.
“WALL-E” opens in theaters Friday, June 27, and I know I’m not alone in looking forward to seeing it. But before we get ahead of ourselves, don’t forget about the short film that will inevitably precede it.
One of the great joys of Pixar films are the shorts they offer up to whet the appetite, and this time around we get “Presto.” The story of a famous magician who forgets to feed his rabbit one too many times, “Presto” joins a long list of terrific Pixar shorts.
“PIXAR Short Films Collection,” out now on DVD, puts the spotlight on the medium that helped Pixar grow to dominate the industry as it has. The thirteen short films assembled not only chronicle the growth of a studio, they illustrate the changes that have happened in computer animation during that time. Entertaining regardless of age, it’s an incredible collection that you’re sure to go back to (especially if kids are involved). For more on Pixar short films click here.
I’m wondering if “WALL-E” will make it on to one of my favorite new film sites … www.artofthetitle.com compiles creative, visual title sequences that could maybe even teach the folks over at Pixar a thing or two. Click here and see for yourself.
And for an interesting interview with “WALL-E” director Andrew Stanton, click here.
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