From AKIRA to Bambi, the medium of animation has created films that can range from family entertainment to challenging adult narratives. "The Great Animated Movies" is a collection of 37 essays by film critic Mark McPherson on the best of theatrical animation. Covering more than just the usual Disney classics, you'll discover animated movies that cover so much more including... -Science Fiction: Fantastic Planet, Ghost in the Shell, Metropolis -Human Drama: Grave of the Fireflies, Barefoot Gen, Persepolis -Social Commentary: Heavy Traffic, When the Wind Blows, Coonskin And much more