Admiration & Animation

Found this in my Inbox this morning:

Hey Steve,

Love Ink & Pixel man. Ive wanted a column like this to exist for so long and now I am happy one finally does where the writer does their homework! I actually print off the articles as they are published and keep them in a binder on my bookshelf. This makes it easier for me to show others who come over to watch movies.(I am known as the "animation guy" in my group of friends). Your articles often sway others to watch some of my favorite animated flicks with me and for that I cannot thank you enough.

Fellow Schmoe dankfoo

This put such a BIG smile on my face this morning. Thank man, I needed that.

Mood: Chillin'

randychico at 02:23 PM Feb 19

Wow that's really awesome dude, you have a set of fans!! Keep up the good work dudeman

dead anchoress at 05:28 PM Feb 19

@nerd85 - What I'm doing with Ink & Pixel is no miracle. I have a passion for animation that simply cannot be quenched by keeping what I know about these films to myself.

Many folks often dismiss animation as an entertainment form that is only meant to entertain children, but as we all know, they are sorely mistaken. Animation, color, shapes - these are all very emotional elements of art that go far beyond being mere "cartoons". That's why I write Ink & Pixel - to be sure that these films get the credit they deserve.

horrorfan23 at 11:34 PM Feb 19

It is an article well worth all the praise. You obviously work really hard to deliver the best information on the movie as possible.

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My Golden Schmoe Picks of 2011

My picks are the following:

Favorite Movie of the Year: Drive

Worst Movie of the Year: Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (Part 1)

Best Director of the Year: JJ Abrams - Super 8

Best Screenplay of the Year: 50/50

Most Overrated Movie of the Year: Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Most Underrated Movie of the Year: 50/50

Trippiest Movie of the Year: Sucker Punch

Best Comedy of the Year: 50/50

Best Horror Movie of the Year: Insidious

Best Animated Movie of the Year: Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn

Best Sci-Fi Movie of the Year: Super 8

Best Special Effects of the Year: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Biggest Disappointment of the Year: Cowboys & Aliens

Biggest Surprise of the Year: Warrior

Best Actor of the Year: Joseph Gordon-Levitt - 50/50

Best Actress of the Year: Viola Davis - The Help

Best Supporting Actor of the Year: Nick Nolte - Warrior

Best Supporting Actress of the Year: Elle Fanning - Super 8

Breakthrough Performance of the Year: Michael Fassbender - X-Men: First Class

Favorite Celebrity of the Year: Emma Stone

Coolest Character of the Year: The Driver - Drive

Best Music in a Movie: Drive

Favorite Movie Poster of the Year: Drive

Best Trailer of the Year (2011 releases): Drive

Best DVD of the Year: Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition)

Best Action Sequence of the Year: Super 8 - Train crash

Most Memorable Scene in a Movie: Drive - Elevator scene

Best T&A of the Year: All the girls - Sucker Punch

Best Line of the Year: Attack the Block -- "This is too much madness to explain in one text!"

Mood: Chillin'

ericodarko at 07:13 PM Feb 16

knew i could count on you for a Tintin vote!

And so something that was once so beautiful, must end …

And so something that was once so beautiful, must end …

It pains me to bring you all this very sad news, but Kitty Green and I have decided to part ways. Unforgivable events have taken place and have left us with no alternative but to leave the comfort of each other’s arms and souls. We both love you all very much and please ask that you respect our decision and privacy in this matter. Should any of you care to learn the story of how this event came to be you may message me privately, though understand that it may take time before I respond to you all.

Since the both of us have remained constant supporters and contributors of the MFC community we have shared much with many of you, and wish not to lose what will be most definitely be a safe haven for us both through this pained and difficult end. We will always remember the time we spent together when things were pure and want nothing more than for this transition to be as problem free as possible.

I know that you all must have questions, but please, be patient, and do your best to contact us privately in this matter. Neither of us wishes to poison this community with our now very negative reality, you’re all just too important to us for that.

My heart has been reduced to dust, I love you all, and none of this was ever supposed to happen. Should you ever enter into the equivocal realm of love, remember … honesty above all else. Without honesty there is no respect. And without any respect there is no going back.

And so something that was once so beautiful, must end …

Mood: Surprised

Laksmikanti at 09:07 AM Feb 16

DA I am very sorry to hear this and can't find any words to express how moving is this. You know that I feel a deep respect for you and also a great admiration. I am sending the best energy and good vibes for you both and needless to say we are here for you both.

Acerbus III at 11:18 AM Feb 16

Hey man,

I'm going through a divorce myself, as we speak. It is a difficult time and I can empathize (although every situation is different). Feel free to PM me anytime, I'd be happy to help in any way I can. Good luck brother!

randychico at 01:06 PM Feb 16

:( One of my biggest highlights from last year was hanging out with you two and I hold you both dearly in my heart, no matter what happened, no matter what happens be sure I will be there whenever you need to talk or if you're in the vicinity and in need of some bigass burritos :) best of luck man, I wish you nothing but the best!

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