Elemental” Is a Tearful Metaphor for Pixar's Decline
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Jessica Winter on the weak box-office returns of Pixar’s latest film, “Elemental,” and what may have contributed to the animation studio’s recent decline.
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Pixar's Elemental gets cold and hot reception
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Let me get this straight. In Pixar's Elemental (2023), we are told the elements don't mix. Then how the hell did this gate get made? : r/shittymoviedetails
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Elemental review: Pixar's periodic table of metaphors doesn't always work - The Verge
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Here's Your First Look At 'Elemental'–Pixar's New Animated Feature Film
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Elemental's Ending, Explained
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Elemental review: Pixar's periodic table of metaphors doesn't always work - The Verge
Disney/pixar Elemental Middle Grade Novel - By Meredith Rusu (hardcover) : Target
Discover the Stunning Metaphor for America in Pixar's 'Elemental', by Gabriel Bertrand, The Shortform
Why Pixar Has Lost Its Spark
What Went “Wrong” with Pixar's 'Elemental'? Executives Chime In
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Pixar The New Yorker
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Pixar's Next Movie Is 'Elemental,' Releasing in 2023
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Elemental, A Fun Tale About Acceptance That Will Make You Cry