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Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) and ParaNorman (2012) with Mike Hilty
This week on The Wasteland Retrospective, host Shane Conto (The Wasteland Reviewer) is joined by SPDM Crew creator Mike Hilty for a deep dive into two of the most visually stunning and emotionally powerful films from Laika Studios — the masters of stop-motion animation:
🎬 Films Discussed:
Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) — directed by Travis Knight — Laika's most ambitious and visually breathtaking stop-motion animated film, set in ancient Japan and featuring an Oscar-nominated score
ParaNorman (2012) — directed by Sam Fell & Chris Butler — Laika's beloved stop-motion horror comedy about a boy…
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