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33 KEYFRAME F E AT U R E WHAT ANIMATED FILM DO YOU THINK WILL WIN THE OSCAR AND WHO SHOULD WIN IT? "Coco, because it's amazing. I love films that make me feel emotional and it really brought my feelings out. And I value family so it really hit the spot." –Joy Han I think Coco is going to win. I went into it with low expectations ( I really liked Book of Life!) and was very pleased at how well Coco handled their take on The Day of the Dead. The characters were great, the film looked beautiful, the story was well handled, and the music was really well done. Every detail worked to draw you into the world and it made the key moments in the story resonate. [But] if it were up to me? Lego Batman! I can't believe Lego Batman wasn't even nominated! To me, this movie was not only the funniest film of last year, but it was the most insightful take on the character of Batman I've ever seen. I tip my hat to everyone that worked on this film! It deserves to be recognized! –Ian Wasseluk "I think Coco takes the Oscar, but as painter my sentimental favorite would be Mary and the Witch's Flower. My kids and I loved it and it pulled us in." –Michael Inman "I would like Boss Baby to win an Oscar because no studio has ever gone this far to avoid explaining where babies come from." –Maximus Julius Pauson "I've seen about 17 of the animated films this year. Quite a good year for animation, but no matter what kind of film you make, story is what matters to an audience. What happens and who it happens to, all films have that in common, but do we get to experience the character's joy, mystery and pain? Once again, I'd have to give the edge to Pixar's Coco for this very reason. The filmmakers and the brain trust over there keep getting it right. The struggle of Miguel to find his father and the ultimate connection with his Mama Coco touched my heart." –Jim Hillin Who will win? "Coco—Pixar made a phenomenally beautiful and emotionally driven film." Who should win? "Loving Vincent—To give insight to van Gogh's life through hand-painted animation is the perfect use of the medium while giving continued inspiration to artists everywhere." –Damon Crowe WINTER 2018 33