Animation Dad
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A space to express my love of animation.
Ran (1985) is Kurosawa's reimagining of King Lear, and Nakadai plays the Lear part. A wild and completely unhinged performance that starts coiled and ends animalistic. An epic in every way, Nakadai matches the ferocity of filmmaking. These are masters giving it their all.
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ran (1985) is Kurosawa's reimagining of King Lear, and Nakadai plays the Lear part. A wild and completely unhinged performance that starts coiled and ends animalistic. An epic in every way, Nakadai matches the ferocity of filmmaking. These are masters giving it their all.
The Sword of Doom (1966) is a slightly frustrating film because it was intended to have a sequel that never happened, so the story arc is never realized. Nakadai plays a purely evil sociopath and there is a tension in the way he suppresses his natural charisma. He centers the movie perfectly.
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Sword of Doom (1966) is a slightly frustrating film because it was intended to have a sequel that never happened, so the story arc is never realized. Nakadai plays a purely evil sociopath and there is a tension in the way he suppresses his natural charisma. He centers the movie perfectly.
Nakadai is only in one section of Kwaidan (1964), an amazing stylish horror anthology. He is the centre of a man haunted in a surreal sublime section. While he is only in this section his fear is so realized it grounds the part perfectly.
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Nakadai is only in one section of Kwaidan (1964), an amazing stylish horror anthology. He is the centre of a man haunted in a surreal sublime section. While he is only in this section his fear is so realized it grounds the part perfectly.
Harakari (1962) is often cited as his greatest role, and I think if you were to watch one movie to understand Nakadai's depth, this is the one. Often a theatrical actor, he finds a great deal of depth and nuance. A FANTASTIC film in every way. Also a must watch samurai film.
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Harakari (1962) is often cited as his greatest role, and I think if you were to watch one movie to understand Nakadai's depth, this is the one. Often a theatrical actor, he finds a great deal of depth and nuance. A FANTASTIC film in every way. Also a must watch samurai film.
The Human Condition (1959 -1961) is a trilogy of films. To watch all three is almost 10 hours and it is 10 hours that will affect you. One of the greatest epics ever. Nakadai plays a man struggling to hang onto his moral center and return to his wife despite the cruelty the world throws at him.
November 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The Human Condition (1959 -1961) is a trilogy of films. To watch all three is almost 10 hours and it is 10 hours that will affect you. One of the greatest epics ever. Nakadai plays a man struggling to hang onto his moral center and return to his wife despite the cruelty the world throws at him.
5 absolutely essential Tatsuya Nakadai (1932–2025) performances, and an addendum. If you follow his filmography you will see some of the greatest films ever made. I considered not only the quality of the film, but also Nakadai's role. In Chronological order...
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
5 absolutely essential Tatsuya Nakadai (1932–2025) performances, and an addendum. If you follow his filmography you will see some of the greatest films ever made. I considered not only the quality of the film, but also Nakadai's role. In Chronological order...
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 13th choice is from The Tick (1996). To me outside the comic this is the best manifestation of the Tick. The episode I picked had to have his "Dog" Really hilarious television...
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 13th choice is from The Tick (1996). To me outside the comic this is the best manifestation of the Tick. The episode I picked had to have his "Dog" Really hilarious television...
Putting together my list of shows that influenced my love of animation I watched a ton of old shows I used to. Some did not hold up. The most surprising to me was Ren and Stimpy. When it was released it seemed so new and fresh, and its influence is undeniable …
November 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Putting together my list of shows that influenced my love of animation I watched a ton of old shows I used to. Some did not hold up. The most surprising to me was Ren and Stimpy. When it was released it seemed so new and fresh, and its influence is undeniable …
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 12th choice is from Aeon Flux (1995). A show that is all style, Aeon Flux is as mid 90s as a show can get. "A last time for everything" is the show at its peak. Fun, action, spy stuff, and style.
November 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 12th choice is from Aeon Flux (1995). A show that is all style, Aeon Flux is as mid 90s as a show can get. "A last time for everything" is the show at its peak. Fun, action, spy stuff, and style.
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 11th choice is from The Maxx (1995). This MTV show that came out of the "Independent" cartoon craze in the mid 90s was often style over substance. It was still great style. The episode I chose...
November 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 11th choice is from The Maxx (1995). This MTV show that came out of the "Independent" cartoon craze in the mid 90s was often style over substance. It was still great style. The episode I chose...
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 10th choice is from an underground cartoon you probably haven't heard of, The Simpsons. I don't know if younger people can understand what a phenomenon this show was, and while it's been...
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 10th choice is from an underground cartoon you probably haven't heard of, The Simpsons. I don't know if younger people can understand what a phenomenon this show was, and while it's been...
There are very few animated shows that maintain their high level of excellence over more than 50 episodes. This is one of them. Any others?
November 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
There are very few animated shows that maintain their high level of excellence over more than 50 episodes. This is one of them. Any others?
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 9th choice is from Batman: The Animated Series (1992). A truly transformative series, and I would argue these DC Animated shows are the best version of every character...
November 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 9th choice is from Batman: The Animated Series (1992). A truly transformative series, and I would argue these DC Animated shows are the best version of every character...
If this is playing near you this weekend please go see it. We need to support good things.
November 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
If this is playing near you this weekend please go see it. We need to support good things.
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 8th choice is a show lost to time, but was absolutely hysterical. It's so old I remember taping it on a VCR (ask your parents). Count Duckula (1986) needs a revival! Great characters and jokes...
November 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 8th choice is a show lost to time, but was absolutely hysterical. It's so old I remember taping it on a VCR (ask your parents). Count Duckula (1986) needs a revival! Great characters and jokes...
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 7th choice is Battle of the Planets (1979). The episode "Decoys of Doom" (ep 53) is a fun action filled piece of 70s anime cheese. A lot of anime in North America at the time was sanitized...
November 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 7th choice is Battle of the Planets (1979). The episode "Decoys of Doom" (ep 53) is a fun action filled piece of 70s anime cheese. A lot of anime in North America at the time was sanitized...
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 5th choice is Robotech (1978). My introduction to serialized anime and a very dated by very enjoyable piece of entertainment. I recently rewatched it and it's cheesy and dated...
October 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
60 episodes of television that nurtured my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 per show). My 5th choice is Robotech (1978). My introduction to serialized anime and a very dated by very enjoyable piece of entertainment. I recently rewatched it and it's cheesy and dated...
I rewatched Elio and I still don’t get the hate this movie gets. Is it because something can’t just be good nowadays? The story is a little rickety, but there’s genuine emotion and the jokes land. It zips by. It‘s in the middle of my Pixar rankings. Worth watching.
October 31, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I rewatched Elio and I still don’t get the hate this movie gets. Is it because something can’t just be good nowadays? The story is a little rickety, but there’s genuine emotion and the jokes land. It zips by. It‘s in the middle of my Pixar rankings. Worth watching.
Spoiler free overall thoughts- I am a defender of the first season of Chainsaw Man and don’t understand the backlash. The movie is overall successful but I do have some gripes. I’m glad it subverted expectations in the first half (I did not read the manga so I did not know where it was going).…
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Spoiler free overall thoughts- I am a defender of the first season of Chainsaw Man and don’t understand the backlash. The movie is overall successful but I do have some gripes. I’m glad it subverted expectations in the first half (I did not read the manga so I did not know where it was going).…
60 scenes from television that shaped my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 episode per show). my 4th choice is from The Flinstones. I used to watch this show at lunch every day...
October 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
60 scenes from television that shaped my love of animation (in chronological order, 1 episode per show). my 4th choice is from The Flinstones. I used to watch this show at lunch every day...
Word of mouth (both good and bad) plus new trailers has really shifted around my animated projects I am looking forward to list.
October 29, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Word of mouth (both good and bad) plus new trailers has really shifted around my animated projects I am looking forward to list.
I have a new worst animated movie of the year. Ugly and lazy storytelling in every way. At least Fixed - my previous worst of - was trying to do something. This is just lame.
October 29, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I have a new worst animated movie of the year. Ugly and lazy storytelling in every way. At least Fixed - my previous worst of - was trying to do something. This is just lame.
A lot of good but not great movies on my list so far this year.
October 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
A lot of good but not great movies on my list so far this year.
Somehow missed Stopmotion on my ranking of animated movies. It would have been lower on my list. Maybe 7 just ahead of Creepshow animated special. The premise is amazing and the animation is cool, plus it’s the most straightforward horror movie. It’s just a poor script with wooden actors.
October 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Somehow missed Stopmotion on my ranking of animated movies. It would have been lower on my list. Maybe 7 just ahead of Creepshow animated special. The premise is amazing and the animation is cool, plus it’s the most straightforward horror movie. It’s just a poor script with wooden actors.
Ranking the 8 animated movies on Shudder. I did consider both the overall quality and the scariness of each one.
October 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Ranking the 8 animated movies on Shudder. I did consider both the overall quality and the scariness of each one.