Alfonso Cuarón on ‘An Almost Christmas Story,’ the ‘Die Hard’ Debate and the Autobiographical Trend

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• Director David Lowery's visual style for the short was inspired by his childhood animations using corrugated cardboard, aiming to capture the 'beauty of imperfection' in human craft.
• Cuarón expresses grave concerns about the rise of AI technology in animation, fearing it will diminish the workforce and the unique artistry that comes from human hands and emotions.