Sam Summers
@drsamsummers.bsky.social
Lecturer in Animation at Middlesex Uni. Co-host of the Disniversity podcast. PhD in Shrek Studies.
You could be talking about the movie or the podcast haha
May 13, 2025 at 8:10 AM
You could be talking about the movie or the podcast haha
My wife’s grandma always does this on cards. Best one was: Congratulations on your “marriage”
March 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
My wife’s grandma always does this on cards. Best one was: Congratulations on your “marriage”
The number of times I’ve wanted to make references to this episode in particular and thought better of it
January 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The number of times I’ve wanted to make references to this episode in particular and thought better of it
I definitely remember seeing the *trailer* at the cinema, which was mostly a riff on ‘you talkin to me?’ which my dad had to try and explain
January 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I definitely remember seeing the *trailer* at the cinema, which was mostly a riff on ‘you talkin to me?’ which my dad had to try and explain
Thanks for listening!
Wart is from the TH White novel, but Uncle Waldo could be, especially with the 'Uncle Walt' nickname. I love the idea that their lasting tribute to Walt in the first film after his death is THAT character haha
Wart is from the TH White novel, but Uncle Waldo could be, especially with the 'Uncle Walt' nickname. I love the idea that their lasting tribute to Walt in the first film after his death is THAT character haha
January 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Thanks for listening!
Wart is from the TH White novel, but Uncle Waldo could be, especially with the 'Uncle Walt' nickname. I love the idea that their lasting tribute to Walt in the first film after his death is THAT character haha
Wart is from the TH White novel, but Uncle Waldo could be, especially with the 'Uncle Walt' nickname. I love the idea that their lasting tribute to Walt in the first film after his death is THAT character haha
I had my doubts, but if Google says it then it must be true
January 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I had my doubts, but if Google says it then it must be true
Heading over to the Mona the Vampire Wikipedia page, and it looks like they've already got some cool names attached. You'll never believe who they've got to direct!
January 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Heading over to the Mona the Vampire Wikipedia page, and it looks like they've already got some cool names attached. You'll never believe who they've got to direct!
I think I’ve seen March floating around, which would generally track for awards-y indie animation in the UK
I think the only chance I’ve had was at LFF but I couldn’t fit it in. Would have made it work if I’d known how big it would get!
I think the only chance I’ve had was at LFF but I couldn’t fit it in. Would have made it work if I’d known how big it would get!
January 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I think I’ve seen March floating around, which would generally track for awards-y indie animation in the UK
I think the only chance I’ve had was at LFF but I couldn’t fit it in. Would have made it work if I’d known how big it would get!
I think the only chance I’ve had was at LFF but I couldn’t fit it in. Would have made it work if I’d known how big it would get!
Favourite Animation First Watches: December 2024
A Crab in the Pool (2023)
An Almost Christmas Story (2024)
Percebes (2024)
Wander to Wonder (2023)
A Crab in the Pool (2023)
An Almost Christmas Story (2024)
Percebes (2024)
Wander to Wonder (2023)
January 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Favourite Animation First Watches: December 2024
A Crab in the Pool (2023)
An Almost Christmas Story (2024)
Percebes (2024)
Wander to Wonder (2023)
A Crab in the Pool (2023)
An Almost Christmas Story (2024)
Percebes (2024)
Wander to Wonder (2023)
Letterboxd ranking of every new live action feature I watched this year (a paltry amount??)
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Live Action Watched 2024
I only log animated movies at the moment for reasons so this list is to keep track of new live action stuff I’ve seen UK release dates. Ranked!
letterboxd.com
December 30, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Letterboxd ranking of every new live action feature I watched this year (a paltry amount??)
letterboxd.com/samsummers/l...
letterboxd.com/samsummers/l...
Top 15 Live (checks notes) Action Features of 2024
December 30, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Top 15 Live (checks notes) Action Features of 2024
Top 15 Animated Shorts of 2024
(still got a few big ones to see but don't think I'm gonna get to them in the next 24 hours even though at least one of them is about a bear)
(still got a few big ones to see but don't think I'm gonna get to them in the next 24 hours even though at least one of them is about a bear)
December 30, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Top 15 Animated Shorts of 2024
(still got a few big ones to see but don't think I'm gonna get to them in the next 24 hours even though at least one of them is about a bear)
(still got a few big ones to see but don't think I'm gonna get to them in the next 24 hours even though at least one of them is about a bear)
Letterboxd ranking of every new animated feature I watched this year (a decent amount?)
letterboxd.com/samsummers/l...
letterboxd.com/samsummers/l...
2024* Animated Features Ranked
*movies that were released in the UK this year or movies I’ve seen at festivals but haven’t had a proper release
letterboxd.com
December 30, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Letterboxd ranking of every new animated feature I watched this year (a decent amount?)
letterboxd.com/samsummers/l...
letterboxd.com/samsummers/l...
Joined on the Watership Down commentary by Chief @cinefeline.bsky.social who’s also worked on the NIMH extras along with @profsaabbott.bsky.social @petecant.bsky.social and many more great academics and writers across the two discs
December 20, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Joined on the Watership Down commentary by Chief @cinefeline.bsky.social who’s also worked on the NIMH extras along with @profsaabbott.bsky.social @petecant.bsky.social and many more great academics and writers across the two discs