The Mitchells vs. The Machines Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ak5dFt8Ar0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c52Z5sMuTQ Sony Pictures Animation, directed by Michael Rianda and Jeff Rowe 1hr 54mins Released April 30th, 2021 Plot A robot apocalypse put the brakes on their cross-country road trip. Now it’s up to the Mitchells — the world’s weirdest family — to save the human race. Characters - Sony Pictures Animation Fandom https://sonypicturesanimation.fandom.com/wiki/The_Mitchells_vs._the_...
Jun 10, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 37
You can watch the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/simplyrobotix In this latest episode, I review the Netflix series City of Ghosts. It's a super informative, sweet show. Elizabeth Ito really made something timeless with this and personally, I'd love a multicity expansion. City of Ghosts | New Series Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWjLexwj4eQ Currently streaming on Netflix, premiered on March 5th 2021 Articles Netflix’s City of Ghosts Maps a Better Way to See LA—and Everywhere ...
May 07, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 36
This episode is sponsored by Autodesk! You can watch the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/simplyrobotix In this latest episode I catch up with my friend Courtney Pure to learn more about her unique path in the animation industry as a freelance artist and as someone who has a passion for science. ---- Connect with Courtney CPureMake.tv Social Media: Instagram and Twitter: @courtneypure Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/courtneypure Project: Cooking Channel: Cooking with Grace Choi Position: Product...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 35
You can watch the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/simplyrobotix In this episode, I talk about Cartoon Saloon's latest animated feature film, Wolfwalkers Wolfwalkers trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_Z_tybgPgg Plot via IMDB A young apprentice hunter and her father journey to Ireland to help wipe out the last wolf pack. But everything changes when she befriends a free-spirited girl from a mysterious tribe rumored to transform into wolves by night. Read my blog post about my trip ...
Mar 25, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Happy International Women's Day! I got the opportunity to chat with THEE Karen Rupert Toliver. Trying to find Black women in senior positions of leadership has been extremely difficult. Karen is the only Black woman I know to hold the title of Creative Executive. I titled this episode "Northern Star" because though our paths are different, I do see Karen as a pioneer for women like myself who aspire for more. We spoke about how she ended up in the animation industry, the different types of creat...
Mar 08, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 33
This week was the 3 year anniversary of #BlackPanther and because of that, I thought there was no better person to have on this week's episode than Ruel Smith. We talk about his journey to and from SVA to making the career pivot into directing. You can connect with him below Instagram.com/reelruel twitter.com/reelruel http://www.reelruel.com/ Here are some links to his work Commercial Director https://www.instagram.com/p/CGl2VmSJeRT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link VFX Supervisor https://www.youtube...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 32
In this episode, I talk about 5 short films directed by Black people in honor of the first week of Black History Month. WHAT IT MEANS TO BE POLICED IN AMERICA | OP-DOCS Directed by Laurence Ralph Released 6/30/2020 Watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT956Ubh45k “The Torture Letters aims to shed light on an unacceptable tolerance of police misconduct in the United States.” COPS & ROBBERS Directed by Arnon Manor, Timothy Ware-Hill Released December 2020 Watch it here https://www.net...
Feb 05, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 31
In this episode, I'm joined by Jen and Marcus to talk about all things Avatar The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra. Guests: Jen from Episode 3 - Animation Complex Marcus from Episode 16 - The Great Mouse Detective Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/simplyrobotix/ Simplyrobotix.com Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... Discord Link https://discord.gg/C6HDucx4 Patreon Link https://www.patreon.com/si...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 30
SOUL TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs--6c7Hn_A SOUL MOVIE PLOT The story follows a middle school music teacher named Joe Gardner, who seeks to reunite his soul and his body after they are accidentally separated, just before his big break as a jazz musician. You can watch SOUL on Disney+ https://movies.disney.com/soul --- Discord Link https://discord.gg/C6HDucx4 Patreon Link https://www.patreon.com/simplyrobotix Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CIZZATRYQSAG?ref_=wl...
Jan 07, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 29
This episode is sponsored by Autodesk. In this episode, I’m joined by animator Steven Johnson. We talk about being from NY, relocating to pursue his career, working on Into The Spiderverse, talk about his favorite animated films, shows, and more. You can follow Steven on all social media platforms at @srvjohnson #AutodeskAd ----- Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/simplyrobotix/ Simplyrobotix.com Wish List https...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 28
In this episode, I review the film Over The Moon and recap what season 2 of the podcast has been like for me. Production Companies Netflix Animation Pearl Studio Dentsu Entertainment Sony Pictures Imageworks Glen Keane Productions It is the first international film to be directed by Keane, who served as an animator for Walt Disney Animation Studios; and the second film produced by Pearl Studio, after DreamWorks' 2019 animated film Abominable. Directed by Glen Keane and co-directed by John Kahrs ...
Nov 12, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In the spirit of Halloween, I'm joined by my spooky loving friend Mahiasin to talk about some of her favorite animated films and cartoon specials. Films mentioned Scooby-Doo Zombie Island Monster House Coraline The Nightmare Before Christmas Shows mentioned The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy Halloween is Grinch Night Casper’s Halloween Special Rugrats: Curse of the Werewuff Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com...
Oct 28, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! In this episode, I talk about one of my favorite films, Chico & Rita. - links mentioned in this episode - Movie trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgmBLyItITA Everywhere you can stream the movie https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/chico-and-rita Chico And Rita': A Love Story With A Latin Groove https://www.npr.org/2012/02/11/146737337/chico-and-rita-a-latin-love-story-set-to-music 'Chico And Rita' And All That Jazz https://www.npr.org/2012/02/09/146468045/c...
Oct 02, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In this episode, I share my experiences attending Black Web Fest, Annecy, and Lightbox Expo that have all gone virtual this year. BLACK WEB FEST http://blackwebfest.com/ ANNECY - https://www.annecy.org/home WOMEN IN ANIMATION VIRTUAL SUMMIT - https://womeninanimation.org/women-in-animation-virtual-summit/ LIGHTBOX EXPO - https://lightboxexpo.com/ [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/simplyrobotix/ Sim...
Sep 21, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling is a 2019 American animated web television special based on, as well as a continuation of, Joe Murray 's Nickelodeon series Rocko's Modern Life . It was originally slated to premiere on Nickelodeon in 2018 as a television special, but was left unaired; in May 2019, Nickelodeon sold the distribution rights of the special to Netflix , which released the film on August 9, 2019, airing 23 years after the original series finale. - wikipedia Rocko's Modern Life: Stati...
Aug 19, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 23
But wait… there’s more…ANIME!!! This week I’m joined by my friend Rell and we talk about the following Big Hero 6 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3biFxZIJOQ A Goofy Movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFYCQoIpGuE Spider-Man Into The Spider-verse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Hbz2jLxvQ Ronin Warriors (aka Samurai Troopers) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvfX1JJpxF0 (can currently watch on Amazon with your prime membership) Naruto - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxvP9zSOL7s (watc...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Ok, so when I was editing I realized I repeated things in my trailer review in my review.. my bad ----- In this episode I reveiw Nickelodeons 2019 film based on the tv show Invader Zim. Watch the trailer below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDnKp83IOPA --- [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/simplyrobotix/ Simplyrobotix.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcas...
Jul 24, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend J’Aaron Merchant. Her focus is on diverse representation through children's literature and visual development for animated tv shows and feature films. Her mission is also to provide today's youth a window in themselves, through inspiration, imagination, and illustration. [MOVIE TRAILERS] Spirited Away - Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByXuk9QqQkk The Thief and the Cobbler (1995) Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMORDgnxNs8 Kirikou ...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 20
#Black Lives Matters #SayHerName --- On Netflix Mary and The Witch's Flower trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=888z3ku4t3I On Netflix Avatar the last Airbender intro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1EnW4kn1kg Scoob trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf1aW1z437I https://www.watchscoob.com/ to find out where to watch Scoob Mentioned Why Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Definitely An Anime - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ste7Srpu1rg Pod Sing Se - https://podsingse.com/ Diversetoons Reso...
Jun 24, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 19
the willoughbys Initial release: April 22, 2020 Director: Kris Pearn ( also directed Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2) Based on: The Willoughbys; by Lois Lowry (written in 2008) Production Company: Bron Studios (who also contributed to the 2019 Adams Family CG animated film) Link to the trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnG4ag3Nkes — [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/simplyrobotix/ Simpl...
May 13, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 18
I’m back with a movie review! I heavily resisted the movie but I needed content for this episode so I decided to watch it and now you have something to listen to! We all win! Pixar's ONWARD - Released March 6, 2020, Directed by Dan Scanlon Plot (via IMDB) Set in a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot, go on a journey to discover if there is still a little magic left out there in order to spend one last day with their father, who died when they were too young...
Apr 29, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Marcus to talk about Disney’s The Great Mouse Detective. Marcus cohosts Enter Tha Minds podcast ( enterthaminds.com ) You can follow them on Twiter and Instagram @EnterThaMinds and find their show everywhere podcasts are streamed. Some other movies/shows mentioned were Great Mouse Detective (1986) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aEr0kOQNU A Goofy Moive (1995) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFYCQoIpGuE Mobile suit gundam char revenge - https://www.y...
Apr 15, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This episode is pretty unconventional. I talk about my feelings during this COVID-19 pandemic and what I'm doing to stay grounded. - Things mentioned - Aaron Blaise animation workshop on 4/11 - creatureartteacher.com Sims Streamer - @ ItsMeTRoi _____________ [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/simplyrobotix/ Simplyrobotix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simplyrobotixpod/message Sup...
Apr 01, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Finally! This is my first episode dipping into the anime pond with my dear friend DJ. In this episode, I talk about my first impressions of My Hero Academia Yu Yu Hakusho Attack on Titan We talked about his favorite movies (with links to trailers) Kiki's Delivery Service - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJRJveWPPRU Pokemon The First Movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egDYQSUEsHg Sailor Moon R - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqCzWMw92M8 You can actually watch the entire Sailor Moon movie ...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Happy Women's History Month! This episode I talk briefly about my time at the Athena Film Festival and share the DiverseToons panel audio for the 2019 "Women Taking The Lead" event. -LINKS- Athena Film Festival - https://athenafilmfestival.com/ / link to panel info https://athenafilmfestival.com/film/the-present-and-future-of-women-in-animation/ Increasing Inclusion in Animation Document from USC Anneberg & Women In Animation - https://womeninanimation.org/2019/07/02/increasing-inclusion-in-...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min
When listening to the show use the hashtag #simplyrobotixpod to join in the conversation. Follow host Monique on all social media platforms @Simplyrobotix ------- It is STILL Black History Month so I felt it was only right to talk about Black cartoon characters or the lack thereof. _THINGS MENTIONED_ Is it more racist to make a Black character Black because you can or make them Black because it is a story point? There are more Black make character than Black female characters Cree Summer basical...
Feb 19, 2020•38 min
Kicking off season 2 AND Black History Month with hosts of the Black N Animated podcast , Bre & Waymond. Black N Animated is an animation podcast to educate, inform and inspire black artists pursuing careers in animation. Hosted by Breana Williams and Waymond Singleton. You can listen to their show here http://blacknanimated.podbean.com Follow them on Twitter & IG at @Blacknanimated --- In this episode we talk about The Secret of Nimh - 1982 Kung Fu Panda 2 - 2011 The Hunchback of Notre ...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 11
The Grinch (2018) Directed by Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier Animation studio - Illumination Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjnqABgxfO0 Synopsis - A grump with a mean streak plots to bring Chrristmas to a halt in the cheerful town of Whoville. But a generous little girl could change his heart - Netflix ----- [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/simplyrobotix/ Simplyrobotix.com --- This episode...
Dec 30, 2019•16 min
The Polar Express 2004 Directed by Robert Zemeckis Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHvSH2EoLLc Synopsis - On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. ----- [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/simplyrobotix/ Simplyrobotix.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Ancho...
Dec 30, 2019•17 min
The Year Without A Santa Claus -1974 Directed by: Jules Bass & Arthur Rankin, Jr. Production by: Rankin/Bass Productions The story is based on Phyllis McGinley 's 1956 book of the same name Commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Md0G4-3qEg Synopsis - When a weary and discouraged Santa Claus considers skipping his Christmas Eve run one year, Mrs. Claus and his Elves set out to change his mind. - IMDB ----- [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https:/...
Dec 28, 2019•10 min
