HOW ENCANTO TREATS SUPERPOWERS AND THE SUPERPOWERED

Encanto, the latest animated movie from Disney/Pixar, is a masterpiece of visuals, voice acting, musical numbers, and storytelling. This movie managed to capture the true essence of family expectations, intergenerational trauma, and hidden pressure in this movie. Using superpowers, the Madrigal family helps the community living in their sanctuary (Encanto) but they have to wrestle with the responsibilities that come with that. At the heart … Continue reading HOW ENCANTO TREATS SUPERPOWERS AND THE SUPERPOWERED

MULAN: WHY THE ANIMATION SPOKE BETTER TO FEMINISM

For a traditionally highly patriarchal country, Mulan is an important legacy left behind not only to give girls in China an important representation but a sense of empowerment. And, in the year 2020, Mulan came at the perfect time when feminism is a hot topic in China. It was the perfect time for Mulan to inspire so many people. Unfortunately, it was…divisive, to put it … Continue reading MULAN: WHY THE ANIMATION SPOKE BETTER TO FEMINISM