Relevance of the Modern Sea Hunter | The Squash and Stretch Podcast

22/02/2025 1h 8min

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The Squash:In this episode, Randy Young and Kevin discuss the Netflix animated film 'The Sea Beast,' exploring its plot, character dynamics, animation style, and cinematography. They delve into the themes of power and propaganda, critique the character of Maisie for her unrealistic portrayal, and analyze the film's visual elements. The conversation highlights the film's strengths and weaknesses, ultimately concluding that while it is visually stunning, it lacks emotional depth and authenticity in storytelling.***Topics Covered:00:00 - Introduction and Context02:16 - Overview of 'The Sea Beast'03:57 - Themes of Power and Propaganda07:29 - Character Development and Authenticity11:06 - Visual Design and Animation Quality16:30 - Emotional Engagement of Story with Audience21:38 - Character Depth and Emotional Complexity34:16 - Character Development and Realism in Animation46:22 - The Intersection of Animation and Live Action50:14 - Storytelling in Animation vs. Live Action54:13 - The Role of Directors in Animation57:40 - AI and the Future of Animation01:00:05 - Cinematography and Visual Storytelling01:04:08 - Squash It or Stretch It: Industry Debates***Credit:The images used in this video are the property of The Walt Disney Company and Netflix. They are presented here under fair use for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education.A brief clip from The Sea Beast (2022) is used in this video under fair use for the purposes of commentary, critique, and discussion. All rights to The Sea Beast belong to Netflix and the respective creators. This use is transformative and does not compete with the original work.

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