Belle - A New Beauty And The Beast | Animated Wonders

We discuss Belle and its themes around social media, trauma, and healing, while also delving into the film's cultural context and animation style. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight (  / vivaladil  ) 🎙️ Ashley Hobley  (  / ashley.hobley  ) SHOW DOT POINTS • The film 'Bell' is dense with themes and ideas. • Social media's impact on identity is a central theme. • Trauma and healing are explored through the protagonist's journey. • The film draws inspiration from 'Beauty and the Beast'. • Animation style blends traditional and digital techniques effectively. • Pacing can feel overwhelming due to the amount of content. • The target audience is primarily teens dealing with grief. • The soundtrack significantly enhances the emotional experience. • Cultural context adds depth to the narrative. • The film holds a notable place in animation history. MOVIE CREDITS: • Film title: Belle • Release year: 2021 • Country / Origin: Japan • Director: Mamoru Hosoda • Writer(s): Mamoru Hosoda • Studio/Distributor: Studio Chizu // Toho • Main cast: Kylie McNeill, Paul Castro Jr., Bentley Griffin, Jessica DiCicco, Ben Lepley, Manny Jacinto, Brandon Engman, Hunter Schafer, Chace Crawford CREDITS • 🎵 Music: Kawaii Anime Pop, by Tak_Music Licensed from Audio Jungle • 🎨 Artwork: Simon Blakcburn (  / precisepath  ) • 📝 Show notes powered by Riverside.FM (http://riverside.fm) 👉 DISCOVER MORE ARCADE COUCH & EXPLOSION NETWORK Listen to every episode (https://animatedwonders.podbean.com/) // Check out the website (https://explosionnetwork.com/) // Support Explosion Network (https://explosionnetwork.com/support)