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I guess one advantage of animated movies is that you can release a sequel nine years after the original and have the storyline only take place a week after the first film, but it still feels like Zootopia 2 could have advanced the plot a bit more. It feels like this movie is riding the coattails of its predecessor and using a lot of the same themes it did before. It also isn't as fun or whimsical as Zootopia. There are humorous moments, but the overall tone is fairly serious. I like the animation, the characters, the new song, and the expanded universe. There just isn't much to love about Zootopia 2.

I don't know why I waited so long to watch Isle of Dogs. I like Wes Anderson films, I enjoy Fantastic Mr. Fox, but for some reason I let this movie sit in my queue for years. And I shouldn't have. This is a unique & entertaining experience. It's bizarre, but it in a good way. The screen is constantly filled with rich animation for your eyes, and the quirky dialogue is a treat for the ears. The voice acting is excellent, and I was surprised by how many big names popped up throughout the story. So while I don't think this will win over any Wes Anderson detractors, I think Isle of Dogs is a good boy.

I watch Garfield's Halloween Adventure with my kids almost every October, so I wanted to see if Garfield's Thanksgiving could become a new November tradition for our family. It's fine. It feels like an average episode of Garfield. I don't remember Liz being so antagonistic towards Jon, so that was a little surprising to me. And I would have liked a little more interaction between Garfield and Odie. However, Grandma saves the day. Pat Carroll steals the show with her energy in that role. So while I don't think we'll be watching Garfield's Thanksgiving annually, I wouldn't mind watching it again.