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Author: Alex Costello

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The Fantastic Beat of ‘Moon In the Hidden Woods’

August 5, 2019December 30, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on The Fantastic Beat of ‘Moon In the Hidden Woods’

The South Korean film, which premiered this month at Fantasia 2019, really stands out because of its soundtrack.

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‘Iron-Blooded Orphans’ Understood How War Affects Children

April 9, 2019May 6, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on ‘Iron-Blooded Orphans’ Understood How War Affects Children

‘Iron-Blooded Orphans’ emphasized the human cost of conflict.

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Ode to the Strongarm Alchemist

April 2, 2019May 6, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on Ode to the Strongarm Alchemist

A poem for Alex Louis Armstrong.

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A Murder Most Awesome: The 5 Best Brock Samson Kills

August 18, 2018May 8, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on A Murder Most Awesome: The 5 Best Brock Samson Kills

Rating the top five kills of the Venture family’s mullet-headed murder machine, Brock Samson.

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7 Animated Spin-Offs That Should Never Have Been

July 5, 2018May 8, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on 7 Animated Spin-Offs That Should Never Have Been

There’s no shortage of cartoons based off live-action properties. But there should be.

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Japan Gets Cowboy Bebop-Themed Cafes

April 13, 2018May 9, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on Japan Gets Cowboy Bebop-Themed Cafes

If you happen to be in Japan when they open, you’re in luck.

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Let’s Jam: The Glorious Explosion That Is Cowboy Bebop’s Opening Theme

April 2, 2018October 6, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on Let’s Jam: The Glorious Explosion That Is Cowboy Bebop’s Opening Theme

A truly inspired show intro needs to check at least a few very different boxes. This one nails them all.

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Batman in a Gundam: The Stylized Greatness of ‘The Big O’

September 6, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on Batman in a Gundam: The Stylized Greatness of ‘The Big O’

It’s the perfect show for lovers of jazz, film noir, and giant robots.

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The Secret Origin of One of Bugs Bunny’s Best Insults

January 9, 2017May 9, 2019 Alex CostelloComments Off on The Secret Origin of One of Bugs Bunny’s Best Insults

The cultural icon redefined the meaning of the word ‘nimrod,’ and no one even knew he was doing it.

EDITORS PICKS

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Amethyst Is the Path to Self-Acceptance, Not the Destination

By Ruth Morrison

The most rambunctious Crystal Gem is still trying to figure it out, and that’s OK.

‘Trigun’ Celebrated Its 20th Anniversary Last Month. I’ll Never Forget Its Story.

By Wyatt Erchak

A look back at Vash, Meryl, and one of the most powerful anime series ever.

Ask Scratchy: My Do-Gooder Brother Robbed Me of My Throne

By Dr. Scratchansniff

Azula of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ needs some advice, and our house head shrinker, Dr. Scratchansniff, is here to help.

How to Live Your Best Life, According to Sailor Moon’s Cast

By Tiana Camacho

At AnimeNYC, the largest gathering of English-language Sailor Moon voice actors were asked for advice. Here’s what they had to say.

‘The Boondocks’ Really Is ‘The Story That’s Just Begun’

By John Maher

Aaron McGruder will return to his most beloved property in a new show reimagining the Freeman family's adventures for the modern era.

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Here’s Why You Should Watch ‘Coco,’ Which Is Finally on Netflix

By John Maher

The Pixar tearjerker—now on Netflix—should do more than make you cry with its reminders of what tethers us to family. Now go call your grandma.

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Here’s Why You Should Catch Up on ‘Star vs. The Forces of Evil’ Right Now

By Amelia Kidd

Five out of five stars for ‘Star.’

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7 American Kids’ Cartoons That Treat Their LGBTQ Characters With Respect

By Cynthia Segal

These shows did it right. As Pride Month comes to a close, let’s acknowledge that.

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How ‘BoJack’ Skewers the #MeToo “Comeback”

By Nicole Ortiz

Through Vance Waggoner, Season 5 of ‘BoJack Horseman’ is perfectly aligned with the reemergence of Louis C.K.

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Don’t Make ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Live Action

By John Maher

If anyone ever casts Keanu Reeves as Spike Spiegel, I swear I’ll eat Eric! (And don’t even say the words “Joseph Gordon-Levitt” to me.)

2017 editorial | Editorial by MysteryThemes.