Martin Goodman

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Animation Scoop’s resident Movie Reviewer, Martin Goodman is a veteran writer specializing in stories about animation. He lives in Anderson, Indiana.

Articles By Martin Goodman

REVIEW: Pixar’s “Hoppers”

Pixar now has the requisite arsenal of animation technology to make this film a visual wonder. The effects animation alone is astounding, but extra credit must be given to the character design. "Hoppers" will not fail to entertain any animation film lover.

REVIEW: Sony Pictures Animation “Goat”

Despite very odd character designs, the animation is wonderful. The film's action sequences are an animated equivalent of jazz fusion translated to the screen. Layout, perspective, and movement are so fluid that the film flows, rather than projects, on the audience's eyes.

REVIEW: Disney’s “Zootopia 2”

"Zootopia 2" restores Disney to the pinnacle of animated filmmaking. Read our review here.

REVIEW: “The Spongebob Movie: Search For Squarepants”

If it weren’t for Paramount executives deciding to give the film a full-feature treatment rather than a streaming release to Netflix, we might have missed theater-sized entertainment.

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The Life and Times of “Gerald McBoing Boing”

Gerald McBoing Boing remains a defining moment in the history of animation. This week is the 75th Anniversary of its release.

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