Tag Archives: Animation

Cinema of the Backbrain Presents: Attack of the Daikaiju Cats

Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2012 by Robert Hood

Some time ago, the following image appeared in one of the Worth1000 thematic image-creation competitions — a lovely piece of digital manipulation using the latest Photoshop technology (created by “boofhead”): But the idea of a rampaging giant cat didn’t begin … Continue reading →

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Kong: King of the Apps

Posted on Sunday, March 25, 2012 by Robert Hood

New approaches to storytelling are running rampant through the jungles of Skull Island, it seems. Though the film based on artist Joe DeVito and writer Brad Strickland’s illustrated novel Kong: King of Skull Island hasn’t materialised as yet (see this … Continue reading →

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War of the Worlds: Goliath Trailer

Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Robert Hood

New trailer for the animated steam-punk sequel to H.G.Wells’ War of the Worlds — War of the Worlds: Goliath (US-2011; dir. Joe Pearson) Source: Quiet Earth via Avery Guerra

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Review: Painting Giant Robots and Monsters

Posted on Sunday, July 17, 2011 by Robert Hood

Godaizer (Singapore-2011; short [18:43 min.]; dir. Hillary Yeo) Reviewed by Robert Hood Mecha is one of the most popular sub-categories of anime and has produced some of the best and longest-running animated sci-fi series ever. Though quintessentially Japanese when considered … Continue reading →

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Zevastator GORGAROJ: Training the Monsterson!

Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 by Robert Hood

Youthful filmmakers Benjamin Chee and Elvin Siew have created a short, daikaiju-inspired animated film — and it deserves to be noticed. Stylistically unique, with beautiful colouring and a wonderful sense of humour, Zevastator GORGAROJ draws for its inspiration on Son … Continue reading →

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Giant Squid!

Posted on Friday, May 28, 2010 by Robert Hood

We all like a good bit of giant squid action. Artist Maxwell Perry (pictured below) is intent on providing some in a short animated film called Giant Squid. The film, produced through Dimly Lit Films (“Fine Purveyor of Short Animated … Continue reading →

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