La Glissade (1878)
Directed by Emile Reynaud this is an early animated short film. Boys vault an object.
The animation is too jerky on this one, not smooth at all. Not the best image quality on the version I saw. There are better examples of Renaud's work.
2/5
L'Amazone (1878)
Directed by Emile Reynaud this is an early animated short film. A woman rides a horse.
Simple in content an execution, the animation just about works for the motion. A pleasant little short. Decently made.
3/5
Le Dejeneur de Bebe (1878)
Directed by Emile Reynaud this is an early animated short film. A baby feeds itself.
A charming little short. The animation is pretty smooth in this one. Definitely a good example of Reynaud's style.
3/5
Les Scieurs de Long (1878)
Directed by Emile Renaud this is an early animated short film. Two men saw a piece of wood.
Works fairly well when it comes to the motion in the animation. Does not seem to be available in great image quality. Fine for what it is.
3/5
L'Hercule (1878)
Directed by Emile Reynaud this is an early animated short film. A strong man juggles a heavy weight.
Unfortunately the animation is pretty poor here, the action is very jerky rather than fluid. Could not find a good quality version of this either. One to skip.
2/5
Le Moulin a Eau (1878)
Directed by Emile Reynaud this is an early animated short film. A boy pumps water.
A nice little animation of how a water pump works. Maybe more technical than filled with personality. Good for the period it is from.
3/5
We're All Going to the World's Fair (2021)
Written & directed by Jane Schoenbrun this film stars Anna Cobb and Michael J. Rogers. A lonely teenage girl makes videos engaging in internet horror culture.
This is one of the best films I have seen for capturing the way the internet can connect lonely people with niche interests. Cobb's performance is incredible, really carries the film, and I am disappointed I have not seen her in more since. Handles the subject much better than other attempts, I am all in on Schoenbrun's career at this point.
5/5
