2010s Cinema
The 2010s were a transformative decade for cinema, with the continued dominance of franchises, the exploration of social issues, and the impact of digital platforms.
Superhero Dominance: The 2010s witnessed the continued dominance of superhero films, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) leading the way. Films like "The Avengers" (2012), "Black Panther" (2018), and "Avengers: Endgame" (2019) broke box office records and created expansive interconnected universes.
Franchise Revivals: The 2010s saw the resurgence of beloved franchises, with new installments or reboots hitting the big screen. Films like "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015), "Jurassic World" (2015), and "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015) reinvigorated familiar universes for both new and old audiences.
Socially Conscious Films: The 2010s were marked by a surge in socially conscious films that tackled important issues. Movies like "Get Out" (2017), "Moonlight" (2016), "The Shape of Water" (2017), and "Parasite" (2019) explored themes of race, sexuality, class, and social inequality, garnering critical acclaim and sparking important discussions.
Expanded Cinematic Universes: Building on the success of the MCU, other studios also attempted to create expanded universes. Warner Bros. introduced the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) with films like "Man of Steel" (2013) and "Wonder Woman" (2017), while Universal Pictures launched the "Dark Universe" with "The Mummy" (2017), although it faced challenges.
Animated Films: The 2010s continued the trend of high-quality animated films, appealing to audiences of all ages. Pixar continued its success with movies like "Inside Out" (2015) and "Coco" (2017), while other studios delivered hits like "Frozen" (2013), "Zootopia" (2016), and "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (2018).
Reimagined Fairy Tales: The 2010s saw a resurgence of reimagined fairy tales, often with a darker or more modern twist. Films like "Maleficent" (2014), "Snow White and the Huntsman" (2012), and "Cinderella" (2015) presented fresh takes on classic stories and characters.
Indie Hits: Independent films continued to make a mark in the 2010s, with many gaining critical acclaim and finding success at the box office. Films like "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014), "Lady Bird" (2017), "Moonrise Kingdom" (2012), and "The Shape of Water" (2017) showcased unique storytelling and artistic vision.
Streaming and Digital Platforms: The 2010s witnessed the rise of streaming and digital platforms, revolutionizing how films are distributed and consumed. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu produced original content, blurring the line between film and television and giving rise to acclaimed films like "Roma" (2018) and "Manchester by the Sea" (2016).
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10 Years, Every Day! - 240405
As of today, it has been exactly 10 years since I started creating and sharing a 3D animated GIF artwork every single day!
I originally began learning 3D and making GIFs after being inspired by many of the digital artists I had started to find on Tumblr back in 2013. When I decided to start making a GIF every day in April 2014, with very little prior art experience, I never could have imagined that I would still be here doing it 10 years later.
I'm incredibly grateful for everyone who has stuck around and supported my work in any way over the last decade. Likewise, I also have to thank everyone I've had the chance to work or collaborate with over the duration of this project! This has been a huge learning experience, and I am very proud of how far things have come.
To the best of my knowledge, I am the first artist to complete 10 years of daily GIFs, but I have to give major props to the other artists that I know of who paved the way and passed this milestone before me in their respective mediums:
@songadaymann / @catswilleatyou / @beeple / @graebor / @rawandrendered
With that being said, after a lot of contemplation, I have decided that today will mark the completion of my daily GIF project. I have no plans to stop creating and sharing my art, but after 10 years of pushing to have an animation done every single day, it's time for a change of pace.
There are still so many things I want to learn, and now feels like the right time to give myself the room to explore and give it a try.
Thank you again for the support. I'm excited to see what the future holds.
- pi
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