Monthly Archives: November 2015

Brave Women in Film

The Art of being Brave: Women in Film A noteworthy event on December 2, 2015, at 7:00 pm hosted by the Commonwealth Club. Brenda Chapman and Zoë Elton, two predominate women, will be discussing film, animation, women’s leadership and how … Continue reading

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10 Animated Shorts Advance, Oscar Race Narrowing

Out of sixty Animated Short Films submitted to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science, 10 films will advance in the voting process. One more vote remains in December with results of the final five to be announced January 14, 2016. … Continue reading

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Fantasia’s 75th Anniversary

See ones of Disney’s boldest movies as it turns 75 Fantasia was originally released in 1940, coming after such big hits as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio. A beautifully made film that blends live action and classic animation with … Continue reading

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The Iron Giant

Short notice, but if you have time Saturday you might want to check this out. SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BALBOA POPCORN PALACE: THE IRON GIANT: SIGNATURE EDITION: Digitally re-mastered and re-released to the silver screen, this box-office misfire became a beloved … Continue reading

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