The Morning Watch: Animators React To ‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’, Modern Gonzo Blockbusters & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, Corridor Crew digs back into animation with a new edition ofAnimators React, this time focusing onSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,Fantasia,Spirited Away, and more. Plus, a new video essay fromPatrick (H) Willemsexamines the increasing presence of gonzo blockbusters likeJupiter AscendingandAlita: Battle Angel, andThe Karate KidstarRalph Macchiobreaks down his career, which actually is more thanThe Karate Kidmovies.
First up,Corridor Crewhas another round of Animator React with veteran animator and director Eric Koenig returning to take a closer look at a variety of animated movies. They dive into the innovative style ofSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the beloved anime ofSpirited Away, the art ofFantasia, and the oddities ofCats Don’t Dance.
Next,Patrick (H) Willemsis back home, and he’s got a new video essay diving into the modern class of gonzo blockbusters. By that, he means recent movies that have gone all-in on weird characters, worlds, and more to deliver something truly gonzo. We’re talking aboutAquaman,Alita: Battle Angel,Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,Jupiter Ascending, and more.
Finally, withCobra Kaicoming to Netflix,Vanity FairhadThe Karate Kidfranchise star Ralph Macchio sit down to break down his career. Though he’ll always be known forThe Karate Kid, he also starred inThe Outsiders,My Cousin Vinny, made a cameo as himself onEntourage, and guest starred on a lot of television before returning to the dojo.
