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Joseph Learoyd is a recent computer animation graduate. An aspiring animator and 3D modeller, he has been a lover of animation, video games, films, comics and books for as long as he can remember. Join him as he takes his passion and discusses all things nerd. His online animation portfolio can be found here https://www.artstation.com/josephlearoyd

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Pete’s Dragon Retrospective | Flying High at 45

Joseph Learoyd Nov 27, 2022 0

Let's take a look at Pete's Dragon, a classic blend of live action and animation that turns 45 years old this year. I'm happy to be looking at it, rather than having to review its remake. Why is that? Well, even though there's nothing…

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Medical Animation | Checking for signs of life

Joseph Learoyd Nov 25, 2022 0

When asked what one's favourite animation is, the answer you’ll get from most people usually falls into the realm of Disney, Pixar or some form of anime, Studio Ghibli usually coming to the forefront. Rarely does one hear the answer…

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Anastasia | Still Fresh and Still Underrated 25 Years on

Joseph Learoyd Nov 14, 2022 0

Don Bluth is well known for his work in the field of animation. He has brought to life classics of the animation Rennaissance of the 1990s, such as The Land Before Time, All Dogs Go To Heaven, An American Tail and, in the case of today's…

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Revisiting a Whole New World | Aladdin at 30

Joseph Learoyd Nov 13, 2022 0

Aladdin showed us a world, that was shining, shimmering, splendid. It was a film with great, memorable characters: although it fell dangerously close to cultural appropriation in its depictions, created a film that will be remembered as a…

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Wreck-It-Ralph Retrospective | Crushing it 10 Years On

Joseph Learoyd Nov 3, 2022 0

When the arcade closes down, and the vgames switch off, the characters come to life. An interesting premise that takes Toy Story's core concept and flips it towards video game characters. Ralph, voiced by John C. Reilly, is a lovable…

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More like a C+ at Best | Bee Movie at 15

Joseph Learoyd Nov 2, 2022 0

Bee Movie turns 15 this year. What can I say that the masses of online jokes haven't? Well, let's see. Is it the best Dreamworks movie, no. Is it even a strong animation, no. The question is then, what does Bee Movie do right? Let's take a…

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Where Is Anne Frank Introduces a New Generation to a Story That Should Never be Forgotten

Joseph Learoyd Aug 11, 2022 0

Having been released in a number of European countries since 2021, the heartfelt Where is Anne Frank finally comes to Ireland. And what a treat it is. A visually stunning and breathtakingly original animation style combines with a poignant…

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Plenty to keep DC fans chuckling | DC League of Super-Pets Review

Joseph Learoyd Jul 29, 2022 0

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the newest superhero themed animated film to grace the silver screen. This one, however, is a little bit different. Rather than featuring the brightly costumed characters that we have grown accustomed…

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80 Years on and Dumbo is Still Flying High

Joseph Learoyd Jul 27, 2022 0

Walt Disney's short-and-sweet tale of a big-eared circus elephant hit Irish cinemas in the summer of 1942. To celebrate, animation expert Joseph Learoyd pays tribute its enduring legacy. It is hard to think that Dumbo, one of the…

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Animation Globe Presents Metegol – Argentina

Joseph Learoyd Jun 1, 2022 0

Welcome to Animation Globe where HeadStuff’s animation expert Joseph Learoyd analyses films of the form from around the world. This entry is on 2013 Argentinian animation Metegol Loosely based on Roberto Fontanarrosa’s short story…

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