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Monsters, Inc. (2001)

In the film, Monsters, Inc., the opening sequence includes various design elements that set the tone and mood for the audience. This animation was created by Geefwee Boedoe who used a traditional method of paper cutouts and drawings before digitally translating it. The 2-D visuals are all stylized to look drawn, creating an organic and…

Lady Columbia Trope

The idea of Lady Columbia first originated in a poem from 1697 by Samuel Sewall who proposed “Columbina” to be the name for the American colonies in honor of Christopher Columbus. It wasn’t until 1775 during the American Revolution war that it gained popularity through a poem written by a black slave, Phillis Wheatley where…