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Directors for ‘Elemental,’ ‘Spider-Man’ and More Oscar Noms on Why Serious Themes Shine in Animation
Helmers behind 'Elemental,' 'Spider-Man' and more Oscar-nominated animated features share why serious themes work in animation.
Hayao Miyazaki’s story closely parallels moments from his own childhood as his main character forms a bond with Heron, who takes on symbolic significance. Powers’ admiration for romantic comedies like “Say Anything” brought in “long, lingering looks” that don’t usually appear in animation since scenes are often edited so tightly. Interested in giving their film the same opportunities to explore character and emotion, Powers elevated scenes in “Spider-Man” to include moments with a slower pace.
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