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Bobby Pontillas discusses chasing dreams and his animation journey. - Photo / Bobby Pontillas / bobbypontillas.blogspot.com

Bobby Pontillas Shares his Journey to Becoming an Academy Award-Nominated Animator

Christine Harkinson March 3, 2021

Academy Award nominee, Bobby Pontillas, knows what it takes to never give up and follow your dreams. Between 2018 and 2019, his film “One Small Step” was nominated for an Academy Award for best animated...

"Despite its identifying upbeat opening theme song and the myriad of internet memes that its story has birthed, NGE’s story is bleak." Arts & Entertainment / Al Harmon.

Beyond the Mechs: Decoding the cultural impact & religious undertones of “Neon Genesis Evangelion”

Tara Lonsdorf December 5, 2018

It would be unfair to claim that “Neon Genesis Evangelion” is as ubiquitous in Japan as “Star Wars” is in America. “Evangelion’s” influence, with all of its fighting robots, is far greater....

"Season two is just as witty, but a tad less cringe-worthy as Andrew, Nick, and Jessi learn how to better handle their Hormone Monsters and how to battle this season’s antagonist, the Shame Wizard." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Puberty, politics, & parody: “Big Mouth” Season 2 tackles more than just hormones

Gianna Hill October 9, 2018

On Friday, Oct. 5, Netflix released the second season of the wildly hilarious animated series "Big Mouth." Created by comedy writers Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Jennifer Flackett, and Mark Levin, the...

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