~ Early Web Links ~

Jump Cut is a long-running journal of media criticism and film studies, covering cinema, television, and related cultural topics with scholarly depth. The splash page leads into an archive of essays and reviews that have shaped film criticism since the 1970s.

David Bordwell, one of cinema's most respected film scholars, writes in-depth analytical essays on film style, narrative structure, and movie history on this long-running blog. Visitors will find rigorous yet accessible explorations of topics ranging from classical Hollywood storytelling to Hong Kong cinema, paired with references to his many published books and video essays.

AvgFilms is Erika's personal Neocities webspace built around her love of film and creative projects, including art, behind-the-scenes content, and analog horror fan videos. The site name and featured content (including a fan video for the analog horror series 'The Walten Files') point clearly to film and animation as the dominant interest.

Melvian's personal corner of the web features original animations, writings, and creative projects, with the latest work being a humorous short about a fictional 'rawrPhone 17' security feature. The site has a playful, quirky personality complete with dragon-themed humor, a guestbook, and a curated fonts section.

Yamamura Animation, Inc. is a Japanese animation studio with roots going back to 1993, presenting their official web presence in both Japanese and English. The site represents a professional animation production company, making it a notable artifact of early Japanese studio web presence from the late 1990s.

Senses of Cinema is one of the web's earliest and most respected online film journals, established in Melbourne in 1999 and devoted to serious, eclectic criticism and discussion of cinema. Visitors will find in-depth feature articles, director and actor retrospectives, festival reports, book reviews, and special dossiers covering a wide range of international and arthouse film.

StopMotionAnimation.com is a long-running community hub dedicated to the art of stop motion animation, celebrating 25 years of inspiration and shared creativity. Run by site admin Anthony Scott, it features news, an archive, and a "Stopmo Jam" event for enthusiasts of the craft.

AnimAction appears to be a site focused on animation, likely covering topics related to animated films, cartoons, or the art of animation. The minimal page text suggests a frames-based or Flash-driven site from the early web era centered on animation content.

The online home of Joost Conijn, a Dutch artist and video artist known for unconventional projects like building cars from wood. This sparse but intriguing site serves as a gateway to his artistic work spanning film, video art, and experimental installations.

Thunderfuel appears to be a creative portfolio or production site featuring video content, with a Vimeo presence suggesting a focus on motion work or filmmaking. The minimal interface centers attention on visual media, making it a showcase for video-based creative work.