Patrick Brown

Annotated Bibliography: 3 sources / 2 from the SCF Library

ENC 1101/ Bojanowski

October 25, 2020

Annotated Bibliography: Film Genre

(American Psychological Assoc.) Booker, M. K. (2010). Disney, Pixar, and the Hidden

Messages of Children’s Films. Praeger.

http://web.b.ebscohost.com.db15.linccweb.org/ehost

In children's animation, there are many characteristics that make it so iconic. In kid’s movies,

hard work and labor in children's animation are depicted as "pleasant, enjoyable and highly

rewarding," which can promote a good work ethic in children. Magic and technology are very

common in animated films to make the film more appealing. Additionally, violence is often

represented in a slapstick manner, resulting in no actual harm done. Finally, the use of violence

in these films occupies viewership and is always "successfully banished, leading to a joyful,

happy ending."

Aranjuez, A. (2015). Power from a different perspective: Race, gender, and grief in Big Hero 6.

Screen Education, (79), 8+. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A440821101/EAIM?

u=lincclin_mcc&sid=EAIM&xid=e322f5c6

In this article, Hero is described as a child prodigy. He is an extremely gifted individual but has

no creative outlet after highschool. Furthermore, gender representation is shown through the

superhero group, involving “Honey Lemon and Go Go are just straight up bad-asses.” Finally,
Big Hero 6 forces the main character to overcome the grief of his lost brother and puts his

abilities to the test.

Hall, D. & Williams, C. (2015, February 19). Directors Don Hall and Chris Williams talk 'Big

Hero 6.' [Interview by Collider]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/xAvqIX_SXWI

In the interview, they talk about the peril in the film. They wanted to tune up the peril in the film

while keeping it family-friendly. As a Disney and Marvel crossover, they desired an

action-packed film with realistic danger Additionally, Chris Williams refers to the movie

“emotional core” and how it set a mold for the film.