The Morning Watch: The Evolution Of Pixar’s Human Characters, Adam Savage’s ‘Kill Bill’ Sword Replica & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, see how Pixar’s animation of human characters has evolved from their first feature filmToy Story. Plus, listen as a former sniper analyzes and rates sniper scenes from movies likeEnemy at the Gates,Shooter,Saving Private Ryan, and more for their realism and accuracy. And see how much heatDrew Barrymorecan handle on the latest edition ofHot Ones.
Pixar Animation has come a long way sinceToy Storybecame their first feature length computer animated movie 25 years ago. There’s no better evidence of that than the comparison of the animation of human characters. Comparing the Andy of the originalToy Storyto the Andy ofToy Story 4show incredible strides in the detail of animation possible, but asInsiderillustrates, there are so many great leaps in quality to be noticed over the years in their other movies.
Next up, Adam Savage and theTestedcrew take a closer look at aKill Billprop replica of The Bride’s ownHattori Hanzosword. Savage talks about the process of making it, uncovering the little details of the sword that you don’t easily see in the movie, and just how meticulously Savage recreated it.
Finally,Hot Oneshad Drew Barrymore participate virtually in their latest episode as the actress nears the launch of her own talk show on CBS. Barrymore discusses hostingSaturday Night Livewhen she was seven years old, the backstory of SZA’s song “Drew Barrymore,” and tries to keep her cool with some of the hottest sauces.