Animation
Animation refers to the process in which each frame of a film or movie is produced individually, whether generated as a computer graphic, or by photographing a drawn image, or by repeatedly making small changes to a model, and then photographing the result. When the frames are strung together and the resulting film is viewed at a speed of 16 or more frames per second, there is an illusion of continuous movement (due to the persistence of vision). Generating such a film is very labour intensive and tedious, though the development of computer animation has greatly sped up the process.
Here Alice has assembled all the very best of this craft; scroll below alphabetically or search using the sub-categories in green on the left. 'Family Animation', 'Classic Animation', 'Cult Animation' or 'JapanAnime'.
Right: Nick Park's endearing Wallace and Gromit.
The Simpsons: Springfield Murder Mysteries (1992)
8.7/10
Director: David Silverman, Jeffrey Lynch, Wes Archer
Starring: Voices Of, Tito Puente, Kelsey Grammer
"Who Shot Mr Burns?" (Part 1 and 2). Conspiracy and intrigue is rife in Springfield following the shooting of Mr Burns. With Chief Wiggum leading the... Read more
The Slayers Next (1996)
7.5/10
The adventures of a teenage sorceress and her companions as they quest for gold and glory (especially gold). Read more
The Slim Shady Show (2001)
6.1/10
Director: Mark Brooks
Multi-Platinum rap phenomenon Eminem assumes his alter ego "Slim Shady" to unleash his most provocative personality to date in this edgy and surreal,... Read more
The Smurfs (2011)
5.5/10
Director: Raja Gosnell
Starring: Hank Azaria, Paul Reubens, Jonathan Winters, Anton Yelchin, George Lopez, Sofia...
Director Raja Gosnell takes the helm for this live action/CGI comedy based on the popular characters created by Belgian cartoonist (Pierre Culliford)... Read more
The Smurfs ( Blu-ray ) (2011)
5.5/10
Director: Raja Gosnell
Starring: Hank Azaria, Sofia Vergara, Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays
Director Raja Gosnell takes the helm for this live action/CGI comedy based on the popular characters created by Belgian cartoonist (Pierre Culliford).... Read more
The Smurfs 2 (2013)
5.4/10
Director: Raja Gosnell
Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Hank Azaria, Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Katy Perry
Evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties hoping they will let him harness the magical Smurf-esse... Read more
The Snowman (1982)
8.2/10
Director: Diane Jackson
Starring: The Snowman
An Academy Award-nominee, this delightful animated tale, from the Ramond Briggs book, weaves a spell of magic enchantment as a young boy's snowman com... Read more
The Soldier's Tale ( Animated ) (1984)
7.4/10
Director: R.O. Blechman, Christian Blackwood
Starring: Max von Sydow, Dusan Makavejev, Galina Panova
Stravinsky's legendary fable comes alive in this Emmy-winning animated program. When the common man is faced with the devil's temptation, can he make... Read more
The Son Of Bigfoot (2017)
6.1/10
Director: Ben Stassen, Jeremy Degruson
Starring: Tara Platt, Pappy Faulkner, Christopher L Parson
Teenage outsider Adam sets out on an epic and daring quest to uncover the mystery behind his long-lost dad, only to find out that he is none other tha... Read more
The Spectacular Spider-Man: Volume 1 (2008)
8.1/10
Starring: Spider-Man
This all-new, action-packed series starts at the beginning, telling the awesome story of Peter Parker and his alter-ego Spider-Man, as he discovers hi... Read more