in depth

Beyond Luca’s Shining, Shimmering Surface

There is so much I love about Luca, it would be hard for me to fit it all into one post. (Believe me, I’ve tried. I don’t even...

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Pixar and Oscar

With the 90th Academy Awards airing this Sunday, March 4th, your trio of Upcoming Pixar writers are here with some musings on the awards...

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Guest post: Coco Across Borders

Today we’re featuring a guest post by one of Upcoming Pixar’s faithful readers, Karla! She discusses her meaningful connection...

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Coco and the Importance of Death

Pixar isn’t afraid to tackle death and loss in their films; it’s a prevalent theme in almost every story and even an obstacle that so...

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Coco came into my life at just the right time

(Coco spoilers ahead). Has a Pixar movie ever been released at just the right time for you? I finally saw Coco last Saturday – I saw it...

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The Matriarchs of Coco and Why They Matter

There are slight spoilers below. One of the things I love best about Coco is the strong female presence in the film. Although it’s a...

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In Depth: Finding Dory, sequels, and Pixar heroines

This post is the first in a new feature on Upcoming Pixar where we offer a closer look at Pixar films. Dory – everyone’s...

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