Stefan Ellison
@mrcoat.bsky.social
Accredited Film Reviewer. Web show creator. Animation enthusiast.
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New "Mr. Coat" episode, on what makes "Casper", the 1995 movie starring the friendly ghost, such a touching story with groundbreaking visual effects: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgsc...
A Look Back at the "Casper" Movie
YouTube video by Mr. Coat
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November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
New "Mr. Coat" episode, on what makes "Casper", the 1995 movie starring the friendly ghost, such a touching story with groundbreaking visual effects: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgsc...
Starting to think the Best Animated Feature nominees at the Oscars will be:
KPop Demon Hunters
Arco
Little Amelie
Zootopia 2
Elio
Although there's a possibility Sylvain Chomet's "A Magnificent Life" could take Elio's spot.
KPop Demon Hunters
Arco
Little Amelie
Zootopia 2
Elio
Although there's a possibility Sylvain Chomet's "A Magnificent Life" could take Elio's spot.
November 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Starting to think the Best Animated Feature nominees at the Oscars will be:
KPop Demon Hunters
Arco
Little Amelie
Zootopia 2
Elio
Although there's a possibility Sylvain Chomet's "A Magnificent Life" could take Elio's spot.
KPop Demon Hunters
Arco
Little Amelie
Zootopia 2
Elio
Although there's a possibility Sylvain Chomet's "A Magnificent Life" could take Elio's spot.
Kind of funny that the way they differentiated the villain in "The Little Mermaid II" who wants the king's trident, gets a teenager to agree to a magical transformation and is voiced by Pat Carroll was to just make her "Ursula's crazy sister!" letterboxd.com/mrcoat/film/...
A ★ review of The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)
"The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea" could probably be considered the poster child for some of the worst tendencies of the direct-to-video Disney sequels that gave them such a divisive reputatio...
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November 29, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Kind of funny that the way they differentiated the villain in "The Little Mermaid II" who wants the king's trident, gets a teenager to agree to a magical transformation and is voiced by Pat Carroll was to just make her "Ursula's crazy sister!" letterboxd.com/mrcoat/film/...
A reasoning I sometimes see for why to use AI is that it can do the writing, researching and proofreading for you.
Okay, but I actually enjoy doing those things myself. Why would I let the machine do that?
Okay, but I actually enjoy doing those things myself. Why would I let the machine do that?
November 28, 2025 at 10:47 PM
A reasoning I sometimes see for why to use AI is that it can do the writing, researching and proofreading for you.
Okay, but I actually enjoy doing those things myself. Why would I let the machine do that?
Okay, but I actually enjoy doing those things myself. Why would I let the machine do that?
Watched the new "Prep & Landing" special, which was a nice catch-up with these characters and had its amusing moments, although I preferred the first storyline with the seal over the second one on the island.
November 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Watched the new "Prep & Landing" special, which was a nice catch-up with these characters and had its amusing moments, although I preferred the first storyline with the seal over the second one on the island.
On why Lionsgate is having so many box-office flops lately and how things could improve: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp0z...
Why is Lionsgate Struggling Now? (Patreon Question)
YouTube video by Mr. Coat
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November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
On why Lionsgate is having so many box-office flops lately and how things could improve: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp0z...
Reposted by Stefan Ellison
What’s the only new pop culture that’s already massive enough to be added to the Thanksgiving Day Parade mere months after release?
K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Almost like it’s worth taking a risk on original animated movies.
K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Almost like it’s worth taking a risk on original animated movies.
November 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
What’s the only new pop culture that’s already massive enough to be added to the Thanksgiving Day Parade mere months after release?
K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Almost like it’s worth taking a risk on original animated movies.
K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Almost like it’s worth taking a risk on original animated movies.
My review of "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery", another clever case from Rian Johnson that finds some fun ways to play with the narrative, along with having a more serious tone than the previous films: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M9G...
"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" Movie Review
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November 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
My review of "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery", another clever case from Rian Johnson that finds some fun ways to play with the narrative, along with having a more serious tone than the previous films: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M9G...
Reposted by Stefan Ellison
BTTF: Oh no, I've gotta get my parents back together or I'll never be born!
BTTF 2: Oh no, I've gotta stop Biff from creating a horrible, dystopian 1985!
BTTF 3: ok now let's do a cowboy 🤠
BTTF 2: Oh no, I've gotta stop Biff from creating a horrible, dystopian 1985!
BTTF 3: ok now let's do a cowboy 🤠
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
BTTF: Oh no, I've gotta get my parents back together or I'll never be born!
BTTF 2: Oh no, I've gotta stop Biff from creating a horrible, dystopian 1985!
BTTF 3: ok now let's do a cowboy 🤠
BTTF 2: Oh no, I've gotta stop Biff from creating a horrible, dystopian 1985!
BTTF 3: ok now let's do a cowboy 🤠
My review of "Zootopia 2", which continues to expand on the animal-populated world presented in the first movie, along with some solid humour: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzIJ...
Mr. Coat's Movie Reviews: "Zootopia 2"
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November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
My review of "Zootopia 2", which continues to expand on the animal-populated world presented in the first movie, along with some solid humour: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzIJ...
I know Brett Ratner is buddies with Trump, but you could literally get anyone to direct a "Rush Hour." Preferably someone who didn't do disgusting things in front of women.
‘Rush Hour 4’: Paramount Releasing Brett Ratner-Directed Sequel To Buddy Cop Comedy In Partnership With WB
‘Rush Hour 4’: Paramount Releasing Brett Ratner-Directed Sequel To Buddy Cop Comedy In Partnership With WB
After decades in development, it looks like “Rush Hour 4” is finally coming together as David Ellison‘s Paramount Pictures has apparently signed a deal to help IP-owners Warner Bros. Pictures distribute their next installment in the buddy cop comedy franchise starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker as their characters are likely heading towards another international capper and investigation.
Deadline is reporting on the distribution deal between the two studios, but stopped short of revealing a concrete release date for the fourth installment or when they hope to get cameras rolling on the comedic sequel.
Continue reading ‘Rush Hour 4’: Paramount Releasing Brett Ratner-Directed Sequel To Buddy Cop Comedy In Partnership With WB at The Playlist.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I know Brett Ratner is buddies with Trump, but you could literally get anyone to direct a "Rush Hour." Preferably someone who didn't do disgusting things in front of women.
I upset a lot of Nick Wilde-Judy Hopps shippers today. I underestimated how many people want these two mammals to start dating.
November 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I upset a lot of Nick Wilde-Judy Hopps shippers today. I underestimated how many people want these two mammals to start dating.
My review of the historical drama "Hamnet", which while slow in parts, is able to dig into the sadness of the relationship between William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHti...
"Hamnet" Movie Review
YouTube video by Mr. Coat
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November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
My review of the historical drama "Hamnet", which while slow in parts, is able to dig into the sadness of the relationship between William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHti...
#Zootopia2 continues the creative world-building and fun animal jokes of the first film, along with a worthwhile message about not hating someone just because they're different. Also appreciated that Nick and Judy's relationship remains platonic.
a fox and a rabbit in a car with zootopia 2 written on the side
ALT: a fox and a rabbit in a car with zootopia 2 written on the side
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November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
#Zootopia2 continues the creative world-building and fun animal jokes of the first film, along with a worthwhile message about not hating someone just because they're different. Also appreciated that Nick and Judy's relationship remains platonic.
Reposted by Stefan Ellison
'Sleeping Beauty' flopped in 1959, leading to cutbacks of the animation department in favor of theme parks, to make animation production faster/cheaper. Much of the women were the Ink & Department, yes, but getting rid of women were not why the cuts were made.
Please stop spreading misinfo, thanks.
Please stop spreading misinfo, thanks.
the reason 101 dalmations looks like that is because disney incorporated xerography (ie early photocopying technology) into the animation process. rough pencils (by mostly male animators) were copied onto the cels so that disney could fire the (mostly female) inkers. remember that art can lie to you
November 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
'Sleeping Beauty' flopped in 1959, leading to cutbacks of the animation department in favor of theme parks, to make animation production faster/cheaper. Much of the women were the Ink & Department, yes, but getting rid of women were not why the cuts were made.
Please stop spreading misinfo, thanks.
Please stop spreading misinfo, thanks.
New "Mr. Coat" episode, looking at the political themes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from the Avengers' relationships with their governments to the depiction of the military: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dmI...
The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
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November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
New "Mr. Coat" episode, looking at the political themes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from the Avengers' relationships with their governments to the depiction of the military: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dmI...
A lot of people celebrating "Toy Story" and its impact today and one thing I will never forget about seeing the movie on original release is the opening logo. Seeing the familiar Disney castle rendered like this blew me away.
November 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
A lot of people celebrating "Toy Story" and its impact today and one thing I will never forget about seeing the movie on original release is the opening logo. Seeing the familiar Disney castle rendered like this blew me away.
@redtutel.bsky.social @orio33879.bsky.social Sorry for deleting and reposting my reply about Chinese films being eligible for Oscars. Noticed a grammatical mistake.
November 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM
@redtutel.bsky.social @orio33879.bsky.social Sorry for deleting and reposting my reply about Chinese films being eligible for Oscars. Noticed a grammatical mistake.
Crazy that A24 went through the trouble of picking up Ne Zha 2 and producing a dub only to not bother submitting it for Best Animated Feature.
I think Ketchup made a mistake giving Day the Earth Blew Up a qualifying run last year. Had a better shot this year.
I think Ketchup made a mistake giving Day the Earth Blew Up a qualifying run last year. Had a better shot this year.
The Academy has officially unveiled the animated films that are eligible for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature this year. A lot of interesting picks this year. Curious which ones will be nominated.
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Crazy that A24 went through the trouble of picking up Ne Zha 2 and producing a dub only to not bother submitting it for Best Animated Feature.
I think Ketchup made a mistake giving Day the Earth Blew Up a qualifying run last year. Had a better shot this year.
I think Ketchup made a mistake giving Day the Earth Blew Up a qualifying run last year. Had a better shot this year.
Added This Week: The Roses letterboxd.com/mrcoat/list/...
Every Feature Film on Disney+ Canada
Because Disney Plus removed the "Disney Through the Decades" collection following the addition of Star, I wanted to give people in Canada the full list of movies in chronological order. I will try and...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Added This Week: The Roses letterboxd.com/mrcoat/list/...
Against my better judgment, I watched a certain comedian's recent video on Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"...only to get annoyed at him frequently calling it a remake and not judging it as an adaptation of the book or on its own merits.
November 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Against my better judgment, I watched a certain comedian's recent video on Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"...only to get annoyed at him frequently calling it a remake and not judging it as an adaptation of the book or on its own merits.
Looking at the drama "Boys Don't Cry", the true story of Brandon Teena, a trans man who was murdered in Nebraska in 1993: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sf3...
Patreon Review Request: Boys Don't Cry
YouTube video by Mr. Coat
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November 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Looking at the drama "Boys Don't Cry", the true story of Brandon Teena, a trans man who was murdered in Nebraska in 1993: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sf3...
Imagine being the effects artist told they have to digitally place Arnold Schwarzenegger's face on a baby. letterboxd.com/mrcoat/film/...
A ★ review of Junior (1994)
A movie where Arnold Schwarzenegger gets pregnant has the potential to be funny, whether it's going for a wacky, farcical tone or even something gentler. With Ivan Reitman having previously used the t...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Imagine being the effects artist told they have to digitally place Arnold Schwarzenegger's face on a baby. letterboxd.com/mrcoat/film/...
My review of "Wicked: For Good", which digs deeper into the political situation in the Land of Oz and the real-world allegories and becomes a worthy conclusion to the story of these two witches: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Noye...
"Wicked: For Good" Movie Review
YouTube video by Mr. Coat
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November 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
My review of "Wicked: For Good", which digs deeper into the political situation in the Land of Oz and the real-world allegories and becomes a worthy conclusion to the story of these two witches: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Noye...
On how any idea, no matter how ludicrous, has the potential to work and it ultimately depends on the execution: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0Cy...
Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Idea for a Movie? (Patreon Question)
YouTube video by Mr. Coat
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November 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
On how any idea, no matter how ludicrous, has the potential to work and it ultimately depends on the execution: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0Cy...