861. At What Age Do You Show Your Kid Little Mermaid? (Frame Rate)
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Underwater Realities: Animation and Cultural Reflections
This chapter examines the innovative animation techniques used in 'The Little Mermaid,' especially its underwater rendering and character design. It explores the film's impact on cultural standards of sexuality, particularly through characters like Ariel and Ursula, while critiquing its narrative inconsistencies and thematic explorations of power dynamics. The speakers reflect on their childhood perceptions of the film and the complexities it introduces regarding love and communication in animated storytelling.
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